MGI USA

GAUGING WHEN a technology is really going to take off is always a tricky proposition. Product roll-outs usually get pushed back due to unforeseen technical issues, and potential buyers tend to be more cautious than even a low-ball projection for the rate of adoption.

MGI USA, the multi-substrate (paper and plastic) digital press and finishing solutions manufacturer, announced that they have added six new dealers to their U.S. network within recent months: The Oldham Group, Graphco, Paper Handling Solutions, Guaranteed Service & Supplies, Inc. (GSS Graphics), Print & Finishing Solutions and Ken Williams Graphic Consulting, Inc.

IVRY sur SEINE, FRANCE—November 18, 2008—MGI Digital Graphic Technology, the multi-substrate (paper and plastic) digital press and finishing solution manufacturer, has received the 53rd annual Oscar de l’Emballage/ Packaging award for the new JETvarnish® digital inkjet spot UV coater.

MELBOURNE, FL—November 12, 2008—MGI Digital Graphic Technology/MGI USA, the multi-substrate (paper and plastic) digital press and finishing solutions manufacturer, announced a strong showing at GRAPH EXPO 2008, including receiving Must See ‘em honors for the Meteor DP60 Pro® 4-color multi-substrate digital press for paper and plastics.

The focus at Graph Expo was on what’s available to buy today, especially with the deadline looming for the investment tax credit. Digital press vendors asserted that the current economic conditions play to the technology’s strengths. Shorter runs produced on demand combined with more targeted, personalized printing enable the industry’s end customers to make the most of their printing spend, the argument goes. And, it’s more sustainable to boot.

MELBOURNE, FL—October 7, 2008—MGI Digital Graphic Technology/MGI USA, the multi-substrate (paper and plastic) digital press and finishing solutions manufacturer, will be exhibiting their full line of digital printing and finishing solutions for paper and plastic substrates at GraphExpo, held October 26-29, 2008 at McCormick Place in Chicago. In addition to their existing product line, MGI USA has chosen GraphExpo as the venue for the U.S. launch of the Meteor DP60® Series 4-color digital presses and the new 3D Vision™ digital lenticular press for special effects applications.

DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY—June 4, 2008—MGI Digital Graphic Technology, the multi-substrate (paper and plastic) digital press and finishing solutions manufacturer, hosted representatives on Tuesday from the Quick Print Association of China and representatives from the Chinese government at drupa 2008 in Düsseldorf, Germany. This delegation represented China’s main printing industry association and was arranged by Peter Lim, MGI’s director of sales for the Asia Pacific region. The Quick Print Association of China is chaired by K. Y. Cheng, the CEO of Beijing Basch Co. LTD., MGI’s international distribution partner for China. The Beijing Basch Co. has placed an order for the Meteor DP60 Pro®, MGI’s

IVRY sur SEINE, FRANCE/MELBOURNE, FL—April 14, 2008—MGI Digital Graphic Technology, the multi-substrate (paper and plastic) digital press and finishing solutions manufacturer, announced that it will launch several innovative new products for digital and offset applications at drupa 2008 in Düsseldorf, Germany. The drupa 2008 launch is one of the company’s most comprehensive to date, incorporating products targeted towards a variety of industries, such as commercial printers, plastic/card printers, and photofinishing. New equipment on display will include high-speed 4-color digital presses for paper and plastic substrates, spot UV coating using inkjet technology, and an all-in-one printing, laminating, creasing and cutting unit for photofinishing applications. Meteor

Planting Pinwheels for Peace AMBLER, PA—Kathy Davis Studios recently set out to spread the message of world peace. Pinwheels for Peace, a global art therapy project founded by two teachers in Florida, was chosen as the ideal venture to teach local children and raise awareness over important global initiatives. For the past two years, on September 21 (International Day of Peace), pinwheels are assembled around the world and “planted” into the ground as a public statement and art exhibition. In 2006, more than 1 million pinwheels in some 2,300 locations across the globe were displayed. The project was localized when Kathy Davis encouraged 100-plus

MELBOURNE, FL—08/08/07—From postcards to posters, envelopes, magnet, PVC for plastic cards, ID Cards, gift cards with magnetic stripes or RFID, full variable-data printing, bar codes, auto numbering, text and graphics. In today’s highly competitive market you should not have to choose between cost savings and new services to your clients, profitable jobs and fast turnaround. MGI Digital Graphic Technology has chosen Graph Expo 2007 as the venue of choice for introducing their newest high-speed 4-color digital presses: • Meteor DP 40 Pro® High resolution 1800 DPI x 200 LPI, multisubstrate for paper and plastic 12.25 x 18”. MGI will also be unveiling a complete