Agfa Graphics

MORTSEL, BELGIUM—June 12, 2008—Agfa Graphics today announced that the 2008 edition of the four-yearly drupa printing trade fair has been a great success. The company’s stylish stand caught the eye of the crowds and its innovative solutions met with general approval from numerous print professionals. As a result, Agfa Graphics reported a solid order intake for both the prepress and the industrial inkjet segment. Strong order intake at the drupa show Agfa Graphics signed contracts in excess of 100 million Euro (including the first year of consumable contracts), reflecting the strong interest in its innovative portfolio of market leading products. The attention of

DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY—May 29, 2008—Gandinnovations, a world leader in grand format digital printer innovations is showcasing its top of the range products at drupa 2008, in Hall 5, Stand A23. Key highlights include the introduction of the new NanoJet UV True Flatbed digital printer, the new Jeti 3348 Jetstream UV RTR digital printer and the award-winning Jeti 3324 Aquajet Direct-to-Fabric digital printer as well as its full Jeti range of grand format digital printers. Reaching new heights in quality and speed During the world cup of print shows, Gandinnovations will lead the way in showcasing its grand format digital print technology with

NEW YORK CITY—May 22, 2008—Twenty-five students from the metropolitan region will be granted scholarships to help finance their graphic arts educations at a special awards ceremony to be held at the new Hearst Tower on the evening of June 24th. The scholarship program is conducted by the Graphic Communications Scholarship Award and Career Advancement Foundation, a non-profit that encourages leading corporations in the graphic arts to develop career and educational opportunities for graphic arts students. Also participating are P3 (Partnership in Print Production) and PIA (Printing Industries Alliance). Ranging in size from $1,000 and $5,000, each scholarship is sponsored by a different company

NEW YORK CITY—Printing Industries Alliance (PIA) will hold its 2008 Franklin Event on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 (5:30-9:30 pm, note new extended closing time) at Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers, New York City. Delivering the news to a room of more than 50 top industry executives at Manhattan’s famed Friars Club on May 15th, PIA President Tim Freeman noted that more than 500 CEOs and senior executives from the printing, advertising, publishing and graphic arts related sectors are expected to attend. Last year’s gala was standing room only. “Our entire Board of Directors congratulates this year’s honorees,” said PIA Vice Chairman Ted Hansen

MISSISSAUGA, CANADA—May 15, 2008—Gandinnovations a world leader in grand format digital printer innovations will launch its newest grand format UV digital printer at drupa. The NanoJet UV True Flatbed digital printer will be on display on the Gandinnovations booth in Hall 5, Stand A23. Photo-Realistic printing on the new Jeti The NanoJet uses the latest in digital print technology and is specifically designed to print outstanding photo-realistic quality outputs. Equipped with a silicon nozzle plate, the NanoJet uses 24 Spectra high performance print heads. This 15 pico liter head is specifically designed to deliver high resolution droplets. Printing at speeds of 220sqft/hr (20.4sqm/hr) in

No Waffling on Drupa Plans GHENT, BELGIUM—This country’s comparatively small size belies its standing as a home to major graphic arts industry vendors, with Agfa Graphics, Punch Graphix (Xeikon) and EskoArtwork among the companies based here. That’s why the global series of pre-show media briefings being held in the lead-up to Drupa recently included a stop in Ghent, with side trips to Mortsel and Antwerp. As a backdrop for Agfa Graphics’ Drupa plans, Stefaan Vanhooren, president, noted that the company’s recent “de-merger” had given it a better focus and a stronger identity, but the industry is facing challenges. While overall print volume is still

New Perfector Pumps Up Production at Ultra Imaging BILLINGS, MT—Ultra Imaging, an AlphaGraphics franchise, reports a monthly average increase in print volume of 30 percent since recently installing its four-color Heidelberg Printmaster PM 74 perfector. The new press, which replaced an older two-color model, is being used to print general commercial products, including books, advertising and marketing materials for local clientele, as well as high-end reports for nonprofit organizations. Large-Format UV Press of Choice For Superior LOS ANGELES—Superior Lithographics, a supplier of high-quality litho labels, top sheets and folding cartons, has installed a new six-color, 64˝ KBA Rapida 162a sheetfed press with

MISSISSAUGA, CANADA—This latest addition to Gandi’s grand format UV digital printers portfolio is the Jeti3348 Jetstream UV RTR, which is a 3-meter roll-to-roll printer with a 4 Color configuration, featuring 48 (80 picoliter) Spectra print heads. This grand format digital printer is the best in its class, maximizing speeds and cost effectiveness for end-users. Capable of printing fast images at speeds of 2,500 sqft/hr (232.25 sqm/hr) in 2-pass billboard production mode at 300 dpi, which is perfect for Outdoor application. The Jeti3348 Jetstream UV RTR lightning fast speeds have been tested for acceptance in different applications and on a variety of materials including 100%

March, 2008—As processing direct mail becomes increasingly high-tech and complex in terms of design, printing, converting, logistics and shipping, Manuel Mataré, drupa’s project manager, explains why a visit to the world’s largest print media trade fair is so important for direct marketing professionals! Why is drupa 2008 so important for direct mail companies? Manuel Mataré: Direct mail activities serve a billion-dollar industry that is more technology-driven than any other printing segment. In the past, technical innovations were developed using dialog marketing concepts. But this situation forced lettershops and mail houses to constantly offer highly innovative solutions and cutting-edge technologies. Fortunately, drupa

MORTSEL, BELGIUM—March 18, 2008 —Agfa Graphics announced today its line-up of new products and solutions that will be on display at the Agfa stand (Hall 8a – B63) during the international trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany, 29 May-11 June. The announcement was made at Agfa’s pre-drupa press conference in Belgium where more than 85 graphic arts journalists from around the world gathered to hear about Agfa’s expanded product line for its four major market segments: commercial printing, packaging printing, newspaper industry, and sign & display market. Agfa’s new, innovative range of products and solutions to be shown at drupa include: :Azura TS, Agfa’s new