RESTON, VA—With the early announcement of this year’s top technology winners, Graph Expo 2012 attendees for the first time will be able to plan their Must See ’Ems booth visits in advance of the show. They also will be able to take advantage of a new Must See ’Ems pre-show webinar for more in-depth discussions of the winning technologies and the reasons they were chosen.
With the early announcement of this year’s top technology winners, GRAPH EXPO 2012 attendees will be able for the first time to plan their Must See ’Ems booth visits in advance of the show. They also will be able to take advantage of a new Must See ’Ems pre-show webinar for more in-depth discussions of the winning technologies and the reasons they were chosen.
To better showcase its digital and inkjet printing innovations, Fujifilm North America recently reopened its Graphic Systems Division’s demonstration center with a new look and a new name. Located in the company’s Hanover Park, IL, facility, Fujifilm’s Chicago Technology Center has been redesigned to highlight the capabilities for printers.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ—The National Association for Printing Leadership (NAPL) has named John Saxton, president and CEO of The Sheridan Group, as the 52nd Walter E. Soderstrom Award recipient. Saxton will be honored at NAPL’s annual Soderstrom Society dinner on Oct. 6 at the Mid America Club in Chicago, one night before the start of Graph Expo.
Duplo USA announces the following equipment installations at shops with Xerox presses. Capitol Citicom Print & Graphics, in Columbus, OH, has vastly improved its efficiency and productivity with a Duplo DC-745 slitter/cutter/creaser. Tom Henry Cards, soon to open in Kissimmee, FL, has installed a Duplo DC-615 slitter/cutter/creaser.
PrimeNet Direct Marketing Solutions' facility is now hurricane Category 3 certified and its data center within the building is in a Category 5 certified bunker. Diesel generators provide a backup in the event of a power failure. A comprehensive disaster recovery manual has also been created by PrimeNet's executive team.
Repro Graphix , with production facilities in Indianapolis and Evansville, IN, recently installed an Acuity Advance HS-X2 wide-format printer and a Xerox Color 800 digital press from Fujifilm. “We’re not a commercial printer,” says Jill Hall, president.
CHARLESTON, WV—The Printing Press, based here, is being sued by Xerox Corp., which claims the printer defaulted on two lease agreements, The West Virginia Record reported. The manufacturer is seeking more than $258,000, plus pre- and post-judgement interest.
Xerox didn't miss a beat during its recent “Focus Forward: Rochester, Real Business Live” event for area customers and prospects, held in concert with the Rochester International Jazz Festival. It featured a fast-paced, talk show format featuring interviews with regional digital printers, marketers and industry analysts.
Commercial printer equipment installations and other news from Printing Impressions’ July 2012 edition, featuring DiscPro Graphics and Marrs Printing & Packaging.
