Software - Web-to-print

BELGIUM—082707—Esko and Artwork Systems announce the completion of their merger transactions. The new combined business will go forward under the EskoArtwork brand, a name that reflects the strong heritage and broad customer base of the founding companies. EskoArtwork is the global market leader for innovative design, pre-production and collaboration solutions to the packaging industry. EskoArtwork also provides a broad range of workflow solutions to the commercial printing market, as well as the Enfocus suite of PDF tools for graphic designers and print production professionals. Bringing together the best products, people and practices of the integrated companies, EskoArtwork is ready to support its customers’ needs through

MONTREAL, QUEBEC—Global Vision, the leader in automated proofreading solutions will be exhibiting its graphical inspection capabilities at Graph Expo September 9-12, 2007 in Chicago. Global Vision will be giving live demonstrations at booth #5435 on how Digital-Page, can prevent copy and artwork related errors on all graphic files. “Our clients are printing thousands of graphic files each and every year and it is important for them to be able to ensure the accuracy of all printed material. Guaranteeing print perfection is essential to client satisfaction and avoiding costly reprints,” says Reuben Malz, President of Global Vision. “Global Vision solutions give our clients a cost

PITTSBURGH—August 23, 2007—Building a successful graphic arts company requires innovative thought. Developing a successful, streamlined workflow can be a challenge. One of the leaders in the field, Communicorp, will be highlighted during the 2007 PIA/GATF Workflow Conference, October 7–9, in Atlanta, GA. This year’s plant tour offers a rare glimpse into Aflac’s print division, Communicorp. During the tour attendees will witness the progress and challenges Communicorp faces on a daily basis, producing Aflac’s critical work, designing a workflow for Aflac employees and sales associates across the United States, and producing other jobs for preeminent companies like the Ritz Carlton hotel chain. James Woodall, president and CEO

ROCHESTER, NY—Aug. 23—Lee Enterprises, which publishes 56 dailies and more than 300 weeklies, classified and specialty publications across 23 states, has signed an agreement to acquire 31 Kodak Trendsetter News Thermal Platesetters, along with Kodak’s Workflow and Screening, in a move to improve quality and increase output at production facilities across the United States. “With Kodak’s thermal digital solutions, we expect to produce a better looking product for our readers and advertisers, while saving time in production that will give our editorial staff more deadline flexibility,” said Brian Kardell, VP of Production and Chief Information Officer, Lee Enterprises Inc. “We have already been using

HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, UK—August 22, 2007—FFEI launches RealVue 3D, the world’s first 3D visual simulation software for print media, created to streamline the communication and approval process involving printers and their clients. With simple operation, RealVue 3D gives printers, creatives and marketers an innovative way to design, present and approve jobs via a unique 3D document viewer. The product’s first official unveiling will take place at Graph Expo 2007, Chicago, USA. The output of the system is a platform independent Java file that allows any computer user to display the print document, turn the pages, rotate the viewing angle and zoom into detail. In addition,

NEW YORK CITY—August 22, 2007—Virtual proofing is changing the way many graphic arts professionals are working with their clients: it’s allowing them to collaborate with precise color accuracy, while also enabling them to cut costs and save time. Integrated Color Solutions (ICS), the leader in virtual proofing, will demonstrate its award-winning Remote Director monitor proofing software live during Graph Expo 2007 at ICS’ booth (#5237). Attendees will see how the powerful tool can be integrated into their individual workflow system, as the show kicks off on September 9, 2007 at Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center. Remote Director is easily integrated into virtually any workflow and

SAN JOSE, CA—August 16, 2007—The Color Management Group, headquartered in San Jose, CA, will be among the top organizations demonstrating color management, digital proofing, prepress workflow and G7 related solutions for the graphic communications, prepress, commercial and package printing markets at the upcoming GRAPH EXPO, September 9-12, 2007, at McCormick Place South in Chicago, IL. This event is the largest and most comprehensive exhibition and conference of its kind in the Americas – with over 600 firms exhibiting. “We’re thrilled to be participating in this top-ranked show with our 20x30 booth. No place is more important for gathering information on the newest techniques and technologies

ROCHESTER, NY—Aug. 13—At Graph Expo, Kodak will engage printers in conversations about new applications and strategies for building stronger relationships with their customers. Visitors to Kodak’s booth will learn how Kodak’s solutions enable new services and efficiencies that can help them advance their business. Graph Expo takes place Sept. 9-12 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Numerous product introductions and proven solutions in workflow, digital printing, ink-jet printing, thermal computer to plate (CTP), and color proofing technologies will be highlighted in Kodak’s booth. Kodak will feature innovative new solutions in commercial print, packaging, direct mail and TransPromo. “At Graph Expo, we’ll illustrate how the

HOUSTON—10th August 2007—At Graph Expo 2007, specialist print software developers Objective Advantage (OA), will launch Version 1.4 of OASymbio, its comprehensive suite of easy to use production management tools, which integrate and automate all aspects of the printing plant. OASymbio V1.4 contains a number of technical enhancements to facilitate easier integration, and several user benefits to further simplify workflow operations. These include new administrative features to assist in maintaining and cross referencing job templates, a new web service feature for initiating jobs and automatic transmission of job instructions from OASymbio Desktop to OASymbio Server, eliminating the need to reload files. Also on its booth

KENNESAW, GA—August 9, 2007—Heidelberg will demonstrate its leadership and innovation in prepress and workflow technology at this year’s Graph Expo by displaying the latest Prinect CtP and Consumables solutions at booth #1200 at McCormick Place in Chicago from September 9 -12. “To stay competitive in today’s market, printers must find new ways to control costs and increase efficiencies across the shop – a process that begins in prepress. Our prepress and workflow technologies, all designed with JDF integration, provide greater job transparency, efficiency and workflow automation to help printers stay ahead of the curve,” said Ray Cassino, director, Product Management, Prinect & CtP, Heidelberg