DIGITAL digest 1-01

The primary reason for the merger was Xeikon N.V.'s acquisition of Agfa's Digital Printing Systems business unit. As a result, Xeikon America and Canopy LLC, Xeikon's North American distributor, took over responsibility for supporting Chromapress users.

"XDPA brings together two groups that share common goals," notes Charles Martin, chairman of XDPA Vegas 2000. "Exchanging variable color printing and e-commerce strategies as one group benefits members with an expanded base of ideas and resources. The combined Xeikon and Chromapress user base is a powerful resource for XDPA members and for the entire digital printing industry."