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DES PLAINES, IL—Schawk Inc. has set up a new Design and Global Production Resource Center in downtown Chicago. The center is being managed by Doug Kohler, vice president, studio services, and Jim Pickert, general manager. (www.schawk.com)

LEXINGTON, KY—BlueGrass Mailing Services has become the first installation site for the new Scitex Dijit 5122 printing system from Scitex Digital Printing. The system provides a wider print width for producing all types of postal barcodes, more lines of print, larger font sizes, and improved text and graphics. "The 5122 not only provides the features we must have to satisfy our clients, but also ensures the reliability and runnability to meet production demands," says Bill Nichols, vice president of marketing at BlueGrass. (www.scitexdpi.com)