Eastman Kodak

Centenarian Printer Continues to Evolve BARBERTON, OH—Davis Printing is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. The company was founded in 1906 by John R. Davis., who produced a weekly newspaper and provided printing services to the public. Today, the full-service commercial printer offers sheetfed offset and digital printing, complete bindery, mailing and fulfillment, and Web-based services. Recently, Davis Printing also acquired Merrick Graphics. Steve Merrick was named Davis Printing’s vice president of marketing and president of the new creative division, Merrick Design Group. ALABAMA MONTGOMERY—Wells Printing has installed a Sakurai 675SD sheetfed press with coater. It was purchased through dealer Independent Graphic Services.

CHICAGO—Oct. 17—Seven Kodak solutions earned “Must See ’ems” recognition at Graph Expo 2006, affirming the strength of the industry’s broadest and most innovative portfolio. Sponsored by the Graph Arts Show Company (GASC) and conducted independently by PrintCom Consulting Group, Must See ’ems recognize the industry’s most compelling products and services as selected by a panel of 15 leading industry consultants and trade magazine editors. “Every year, the Must See ’ems program highlights the latest technology trends shaping the industry,” said Jeffrey Hayzlett, Chief Marketing Officer, Kodak’s Graphic Communications Group. “We’re very happy that these graphic communications experts recognize KODAK products from across our

ROCHESTER, NY—Oct. 5—Kodak speakers and Catalyst Direct, Kodak’s demand generation agency in the United States and Canada, will share insights, experience and expertise on variable data printing at the Direct Marketing Association Conference and Exhibition (DMA06), Oct. 14-19 in San Francisco, Calif. The panel discussion entitled “Variable Data Printing … Is it for Real?” will guide direct marketing professionals on how to combine the power of variable data printing, color, and business intelligence to create communications that resonate with customers and generate response. The discussion will take place from 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., Tues., Oct. 17 at the Moscone Convention Center with

ROCHESTER, NY—Oct. 6—As part of the celebration marking the 10th anniversary of thermal computer-to-plate (CTP) technology, Kodak demonstrates its commitment to future innovation by investing in education. Kodak is donating a complete thermal CTP solution to Arizona State University’s (ASU) Graphic Information Technology program. The thermal CTP package includes the Kodak Magnus 400 platesetter, a Kodak Prinergy workflow system, Kodak Thermal Direct non process printing plates, Kodak InSite software, and Kodak Staccato screening software. “Kodak’s generosity and its continued commitment to education are instrumental in providing our students with hands on experience with advanced thermal CTP technology,” said Dr. Thomas E. Schildgen, Chairman for

ROCHESTER, NY—Oct. 2—Equipped with a new Kodak Nexpress 2100 plus digital production color press and Kodak Nexglosser glossing unit, Woolverton Printing and American Color Imaging (ACI) can now produce high impact color printing and glossing for photographers. The joint purchase three months ago between the commercial printer and professional photo lab has opened several new doors for the two Cedar Falls, IA, companies. “We did our homework ahead of time and found that the quality of output from the Nexpress 2100 plus press was superior to anything we saw,” said Len Searfoss, Business Development Manager at Woolverton Printing Company. “The quality of the

Presstek Committed To Short-run Market HUDSON, NH—In response to growing demand for short-run color output, Presstek Inc. believes it has developed digital solutions that target this marketplace and provide customers a smarter way to print. That was the primary message expressed by company executives during a pre-Graph Expo press event held at its headquarters last month. “While market data shows that other areas of the print market are shrinking, short-run color is growing,” noted Ed Marino, Presstek president and CEO. “Whether print service providers choose to address this opportunity with the speed, quality and profitability of a highly automated DI press or with

FOR A time, it seemed as if the only point of distinction in digital printing was the simple fact of it being digital. The term became virtually synonymous with short run, quick turnaround printing, maybe with a little variable data work thrown in. Companies looking to invest in digital printing services typically evaluated the full range of equipment options available, a trend that continues today. At first blush, all the machines seem more alike than different—in terms of format, speed, resolution, etc.—and are capable of getting the job done. Some vendors like the connotations—solid, durable, productive—of the “digital press” designation. Other have opted to

Personalized Flyer Is Picture of Success Sales of student photos have been on the decline across the country for years, when measured as a percentage of parents purchasing packages. Inter-State Studio and Publishing (www.inter-state.com) sought to buck this trend and find a more effective way of presenting image treatment options, which increase the dollar value of orders. For decades, the company had been using the tried-and-true method of creating sales flyers by affixing two unique photographic prints from a child’s photo onto a conventionally printed, stock flyer (Inter-State Commercial Printing is another division of the company). This was the standard marketing method used by

MARKET PRICING in the B2B and special interest publications realm can be described in one word, according to Dan Rodriguez, general manager of Cadmus Specialty Publications. Predatory. If you want to play ball in this space, you’d better think Yankee Stadium. New York City is the eye of the publishing storm; conquer the Big Apple, and you’ve got it made. Were it only so easy. That predatory nature of the competition won’t allow printers to rest on the good will they’ve accrued. Laurel resting is not advised. Cadmus Specialty Publications, based in Easton, PA, has adapted to its environment. Its proximity (just 80

THE FIFTH annual PIA/GATF Variable Data and Personalization Conference, held November 12-14 in Phoenix, will feature more than two days of sessions to help companies advance their capabilities. This special supplement has been designed to highlight some of the key conference topics and speakers. Attendees will hear case studies from the Canadian Conservative Party and Move.com that provide a behind-the-scenes look at effective uses of VDP. Three separate tracks, a total of 21 sessions, are being offered. Management sessions will include: Building an Efficient Cost/Financial Model; Liability/Security Issues; Managing a Multimedia Company; Transitioning from Transactional to Marketing; as well as Profiting from Digital