TOKYO—September 21, 2007—The International Cooperation for the Integration of the Processes in Prepress, Press and Postpress (CIP4) organization announced at IGAS 2007 the first and second place winners in all three categories for the annual The Jürgen Schönhut Memorial CIP4 International Print Production Innovation (CIPPI) Awards. The CIPPI awards are given annually to the applicant with the most compelling case study in one of three categories, which are: • Most innovative use of process automation technology in an implementation • Best cost/benefit realization as a result of process automation implementation • Biggest improvement in efficiency and customer responsiveness as a result of
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CHICAGO—Sept. 10, 2007—Sometimes showing off can be a good thing. Keiger Printing created a sample book showing off its printing capabilities that not only led to new business, but also the top award in a national competition held by Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX). Keiger beat out more than 500 entries to take the “Best of Show” honors at the 2007 Printing Innovation with Xerox Imaging Awards. The PIXI competition recognizes innovation and excellence in digital printing applications. This year marked the first time Xerox held one worldwide contest instead of separate regional contests. Keiger Printing, a commercial printing company in Winston-Salem, N.C., won for
Stitch in Time Saves Nine NORWELL, MA—Smith Print, a full-service commercial printer in the greater Boston area, recently installed a Vijuk 321-T saddlestitcher equipped with six pockets plus cover feeder. The new stitcher was sold and will be serviced locally by Pasquariello Graphics. Frank Stanley, bindery foreman, and Tom Plourde, lead bindery operator, were involved in the final decision-making process and worked closely with Vijuk technicians during the installation and operational training. Open House Showcases UV Special Effects Options SAN RAFAEL, CA—A first-of-its-kind UV Special Effects open house, sponsored by KBA North America, was recently held at Paragraphics Inc., a
As the countdown to the world’s largest printing exposition begins, Messe Düsseldorf Chairman Werner Dornscheidt provides his thoughts on what visitors should expect for Drupa 2008. There are already indications that Drupa 2008 will surpass the record-breaking Drupa event back in 2000. In what respects? WERNER DORNSCHEIDT: Drupa’s history goes back over 50 years, but it has become clear that Drupa 2008 will be the largest yet. The exhibition grounds are totally booked up, with some 170,000 square meters of show space and 1,800 exhibitors. There isn’t even one square meter of space left in the newly built Hall 8b, next to Hall 8a
GRAPH EXPO 2007 visitors will gain a first-hand glimpse into what the new Microsoft XML Paper Specification (XPS) might mean to the graphic communications industry in the first-ever “XPS Land Showcase” (booth #5451). The goals for the XPS Land Showcase are to educate the graphic communications industry about what XPS is, inform visitors where they can purchase the technology to implement XPS, and demonstrate how these tools fit into their workflow. In the new pavilion, show goers will explore XPS from document creation through CTP to print, and see live XPS-driven applications printing on both offset and digital equipment. The XPS Land Theater will
RESTON, VA—08/29/07—What technologies are most critical for a printer’s success in today’s competitive marketplace? According to the GRAPH EXPO 2007 MUST SEE ‘EMS Technology and Product Selection Committee, management information systems (MIS) top the list of six “survival” technologies printers will most need to be profitable in the future. The announcement offers a ‘sneak preview’ of the much-anticipated MUST SEE ‘EMS, a list of the most compelling emerging and evolving technologies to be found at GRAPH EXPO, the largest graphic communications industry exhibition and conference in the Western Hemisphere. The MUST SEE ‘EMS are a highlight of the 12th edition of the
ARLINGTON, TX—August, 2007—Epic Products, , a leading manufacturer of digital and offset press equipment, will be featuring the new CT-660 Offline Coating System and running live demonstrations at their booth (#1471) at Graph Expo. The CT-660 is an operator friendly, integrated coater with feeder and drying system for coating sheets from digital and offset, up to a maximum size of 20” x 26”, at speeds of 4,000 IPH. Digital sheet and process control provides virtually zero makeready, and ensures job integrity when running digital print with variable data. The sophisticated Anilox Metering System allows use of Gloss, Satin and Matte Coatings, in spot or overall patterns. The CT-660
ROCHESTER, NY—08/17/07—Xerox Corporation continues to emphasize to graphic communications professionals that they can grow print volume and profits by creating new revenue-generating applications. At Graph Expo 2007, Xerox will focus its efforts on the “how” – showing them digital printing systems and workflow software used to produce these print jobs and sharing expertise about how to transition current applications to digital printing and develop a host of new ones. Visitors to Xerox’s Graph Expo booth (No. 1219) can explore eight “Conversation Stations” and engage Xerox experts in discussion about the hottest industry trends and the tools and resources Xerox offers to meet the
DELRAY BEACH, FL—Worldwide office product and service provider Office Depot has forged a partnership with Xerox Corp. to provide a package of digital solutions available through Office Depot’s Design, Print & Ship Depot locations throughout the United States. As part of this exclusive partnership, Xerox and Office Depot have developed a training program that will…
RESTON, VA—08/16/07—GRAPH EXPO 07 visitors will gain a first-hand glimpse into what the new Microsoft XML Paper Specification (XPS) might mean to the graphic communications industry in the first-ever “XPS Land Showcase” (booth #5451) , at the show to be held September 9-12 at McCormick Place in Chicago. The goals for the XPS Land Showcase are to educate the graphic communications industry about what XPS is, inform visitors where they can purchase the technology to implement XPS, and demonstrate how these tools fit into their workflow. In the new pavilion, show goers will explore XPS, from document creation to CtP to print, and see live