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  • 2009 Best Workplace in the Americas Nominations Deadline Announced (More)

    Sewickley, PA - June 9, 2009 - Printing Industries of America's 2009 "Best Workplace in the Americas" program, honoring graphic arts companies' exceptional human relations policies and practices, is accepting nominations for 2009.
    June 9, 2009

  • Finch enewsletter Issue 3 May 2009 (More)

    In this issue we're pleased to unveil new Finch Fine Color Copy. New Finch Casa Opaque Digital with 30% pcw and new Finch Fine iD 130 lb Double-thick Cover for HP Indigo were featured in the previous newsletter.
    June 8, 2009

  • 2009 Converge Conference Presented with IPA and DMA (More)

    Sewickley, PA -- Printing Industries of America today announces that IPA, the Association of Graphic Solutions Providers, and the Direct Marketing Association (DMA) will join it as association partners for the 2009 Converge Conference -- the program focused on the next generation of print and communication services. The event will be held November 7-10, 2009, at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek in Orlando, Florida.
    June 8, 2009

  • New Finch Fine Color Copy Now Shipping (More)

    Glens Falls, NY -- Finch Fine Color Copy, the high quality, affordable paper well known among in-plants and corporate users, is now available in digital production press sizes and is shipping immediately.
    June 4, 2009

  • Ghent PDF Workgroup Experts to Present Special Session at IPA "PDF: For Optimized Packaging Workflows" (More)

    Ghent, Belgium -- Ghent PDF Workgroup (GWG) member experts are scheduled to present a special session titled, "PDF: For Optimized Packaging Workflows" at the upcoming IPA Technical Conference on June 10, at 11 a.m. in Rosemont, Illinois.
    June 4, 2009

  • GOA 2010 Call for Speakers (More)

    Here's your chance to showcase your expertise to graphic communications professionals from around the globe. PAF President George Ryan announces the Graphics of the Americas 2010 call for speakers to participate in the 35th annual expo and conference. The event will be held February 25-27, 2010 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Last year's expo and conference attracted 9,500 attendees from 70 countries. More than 1,200 attendees participated in the diverse educational sessions.
    June 4, 2009

  • Printing Industriesof America Member Testifies on Health Care Reform (More)

    Printing Industries of America member and president of Inland Press in Detroit, Michigan - Brad Thompson - testified today before the House Committee on Small Business regarding health care reform and the need to consider common-ground solutions from a small-business perspective.
    June 3, 2009

  • Announcing the "web2awards", the First and Only Award Competition for the Best Websites in the Printing Industry (More)

    Printing Industries of America Vice President of Digital Technologies, Julie Shaffer, today announces the first annual web2awards competition, the industry's first and only contest established for printing industry websites worldwide. The deadline for entries in this premier year is July 31, 2009. Awards will be presented at the 2009 Converge Conference, November 8-10, 2009, in Orlando, Florida.
    June 3, 2009

  • Printing Industries of America Revitalized Website (More)

    Printing Industries of America proudly announces the launch of its new, revitalized website, www.printing.org. The new website is designed to forge better communications within the graphic communications industry, its suppliers, partners, customers, and lawmakers; and to better reflect the activities within the organization.
    June 1, 2009

  • Total Immersion: Digital Color (More)

    Pittsburgh, PA, Printing Industries of America, in partnership with its Digital Printing Council, is pleased to announce Total Immersion: Digital Color, Optimizing Color from Your Digital Press; a new workshop designed to supply attendees with a comprehensive look at what it takes to produce reliable, high-quality digital output. The workshop is being written and presented by renowned experts David Zwang and Julie Shaffer.
    May 29, 2009

  • Brown Printing Selects ICS Remote Director (More)

    New York - Brown Printing Company has signed a three-year contract with Integrated Color Solutions (ICS), renewing its commitment to Remote Director monitor proofing. Remote Director, designed to increase production efficiency while reducing costs and hard copy waste associated with traditional proofing, is being used at Brown's three U.S. production print facilities.
    May 27, 2009

  • HumanEyes Unveils New Branding and Website (More)

    Jerusalem, - HumanEyes Technologies, provider of the end-to-end solutions for easy content creation, design and production of printed lenticular projects, is pleased to announce new branding and website design.
    May 27, 2009

  • Tools4Media Presents Multi-Faceted DMP FLO Suite Software (More)

    Exhibition at the New York Hilton June 1 - 2, 2009
    May 27, 2009

  • International Publishing Experts from the Ghent PDF Workgroup Speak at Special Session in Madrid (.doc) (.pdf)

    Share Solutions to Current Economic Situations in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway and U.S.
    May 11, 2009

  • CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: NAOMI BERBER MEMORIAL AWARD (.doc) (.pdf)

    Pittsburgh, PA, May 8, 2009 -- Printing Industries of America and its Ben Franklin Society are seeking to honor an outstanding woman in the graphic communications industry. Nominations for the Naomi Berber Memorial Award are due July 3, 2009.
    May 08, 2009

  • Special Report: Day 3, Offset and Beyond Conference (.doc) (.pdf)

    Las Vegas, May 7, 2009 - Following is the final special report from Day 3, of the 2009 Offset and Beyond Conference reported by Printing Industries of America's Executive Team.
    May 07, 2009

  • The New Value Delivered: Finch Paper Implements Major Changes to Fulfill Current and Anticipated Market Requirements (.doc) (.pdf)

    Already known for high-quality uncoated papers and industry-leading customer service, Finch Paper president Joseph Raccuia announces significant product development and marketing plans to fulfill current and upcoming market needs.
    May 06, 2009

  • Special Report: Day 2, Offset and Beyond Conference (.doc) (.pdf)

    Las Vegas, May 6, 2009 -- Following is a special report from Day 2 of the 2009 Offset and Beyond Conference.
    May 06, 2009

  • Four Pees acquires PerfectProof’s ProofMaster and PrintFactory distribution (.doc) (.pdf)

    Gent, Belgium, May 6, 2009 - Four Pees, a company providing international sales and marketing services to technology companies in the print and publishing industry, announced it has acquired PerfectProof’s ProofMaster and PrintFactory software related activities.
    May 06, 2009

  • Call for Nominations: Frederick D. Kagy Education Award (.doc) (.pdf)

    Pittsburgh, PA, May 4, 2009 -- Printing Industries of America and its Ben Franklin Society are seeking to honor an outstanding school program in the graphic communications industry. Nominations for the Frederick D. Kagy Education Award of Excellence are due July 13, 2009.
    May 04, 2009

  • Printing Industries of America Announces the 2009 Color Management Conference (.doc) (.pdf)

    Pittsburgh, PA, April 30, 2009 -- Printing Industries of America is proud to announce the dates and location of the 2009 Color Management Conference
    April 30, 2009

  • Graphics of the Americas Becoming Anchor Conference for Product Package Counterfeiting Protection (.doc) (.pdf)

    Technology Innovations, High Profile Speakers and Attendees Make 2nd Annual Conference a Success
    April 28, 2009

  • Printing Industries Press Provides New Financial Benchmarking Guide (.doc) (.pdf)

    Pittsburgh, PA, April 21, 2009 -- Today’s print market is as competitive as ever, and printers must continually strive to improve performance in order to maintain success.
    April 21, 2009

  • Quebecor World Selects ICS Remote Director for its Premedia and Print Facilities in North America (.doc) (.pdf)

    Contract with Integrated Color Solutions Extended Three Years
    April 20, 2009

  • Printing Industries of America: The Magazine Debuts Today(.doc) (.pdf)

    Members determined format and content
    Arpil 13, 2009

  • HumanEyes Presents at CRE8 Conference, Orlando: Creating Images with Impact Using Lenticular Printing (.doc) (.pdf)

    Jerusalem, April 7, 2009 – Creative professionals have the opportunity to learn how to create images with impact using the latest lenticular printing technologies in a special educational session led by HumanEyes’ Jeff Miller at the CRE8 Conference on April 15 from 8 am – 9:15 am in Orlando, Florida.
    April 08, 2009

  • Callas pdfaPilot places first in independent study on PDF/A validation tools(.doc) (.pdf)

    pdfaPilot only rejects files for reasons relevant to ISO-standard, long term archiving
    April 07, 2009

  • Axaio updates MadeToPrint for InDesign CS4 and launches MadeToPrint Server (.doc) (.pdf)

    Berlin, Germany -- April 6, 2009 -- axaio software, developer of solutions for PDF creation, printing and content correction workflows for Adobe InDesign and QuarkXpress environments, has updated its flagship product, MadeToPrint, to InDesign CS4.
    April 06, 2009

  • Xanté Showcases Range of High Quality, High ROI Solutions at On Demand (.doc) (.pdf)

    March 31, 2009 -- Philadelphia, PA -- Xanté is fast becoming the hero of small and midsize prepress and print shops needing competitive, state-of-the-art technology at practical price points.
    March 31, 2009

  • Xanté Pumps Up Popular Ilumina Family with Ilumina 502 Digital Production Press (.doc) (.pdf)

    Automated, High Capacity Version Features 530 Sheet Feeder for On Demand Digital Color Print Production
    March 31, 2009

  • Test PDF Workflows Before Jobs Go to Production with Free & Easy Ghent Output Suite 3(.doc) (.pdf)

    Ghent, Belgium – March 26, 2009 -- The new Ghent Output Suite 3; the latest set of Ghent Workgroup tests to determine whether PDFs will be processed as expected in real-world production environments, is now available at http://gwg.org/ghentoutputsuite.phtml
    March 26, 2009

  • Finch Paper Unveils Finch Casa Opaque Digital, a New, Greener House Sheet (.doc) (.pdf)

    Economical Choice Surpasses Environmental Standards for Government, In-Plant, and Corporate Use
    March 21, 2009

  • Callas software releases pdfaPilot version 1.3 – the toolbox for fixing and converting to PDF/A (.doc) (.pdf)

    Creates PDF/A files for secure long-term archiving conforming to the ISO standard
    March 20, 2009

  • Graphics of the Americas 2009 Sizzles in Miami -- Nearly 400 Exhibitors and Thousands of Visitors Converge at the 34th Annual Graphic Communications Event (.doc) (.pdf)

    Technology, networking, and education once again brought thousands of graphic communications professionals together in Miami Beach, Florida for the annual Graphics of the Americas (GOA) Exposition and Conference held from February 23-24.
    March 19, 2009

  • Feingold Award Deadline Extended - Entries for binding & finishing technology competition due March 27(.doc) (.pdf)

    The Binding Industries Association (BIA), the world's largest association for trade binderies, custom loose-leaf manufacturers, and suppliers to those industries, is pleased to announce that entries for the Feingold Award will continue to be accepted until March 27.
    March 18, 2009

  • Printing Industries of America Responds to Obama's Plan for Small Business(.doc) (.pdf)

    The following is a statement from Printing Industries of America in response to the Obama administration's announcement of initiatives to assist small business economic recovery.
    March 17, 2009

  • New Volume of Color Essentials - Sheds light on Color Reproduction Process(.doc) (.pdf)

    Printing Industries Press is pleased to announce the release of Volume 3 of the Color Essentials: Color and Quality for the Graphic Arts and Sciences series by Gary G. Field. The essays in this series prompt readers to break away from routine thinking when it comes to stubborn production problems that have plagued color reproduction for decades, and to see problems - and solutions - from entirely new perspectives.
    March 13, 2009

  • Attendees Applaud Presidents Conference "The entire program was a home run" - New Tracks Include Young Print Professional Focus (.doc) (.pdf)

    Michael Makin, President and CEO of Printing Industries of America, welcomed attendees to Printing Industries' Presidents Conference and Binding Industries Association Conference in Orlando, Florida on March 1-5, 2009. This year's programming included sessions and roundtables focused on how to succeed in today's dynamic industry.
    March 11, 2009

  • Printing Industries of America Announces 2009 Converge Dates and Location (.doc) (.pdf)

    Printing Industries of America is proud to announce that the 2009 Converge Conference, dedicated to the "Next Generation of Print and Communication Service Providers," will be held November 8-10, 2009, at the Hilton Bonnet Creek Resort in Orlando, Florida.
    March 5, 2009

  • Bigger and Better Than Ever: Printing Industries' 2009 Forecast: Technology, Trends, Tactics (.doc) (.pdf)

    The printing industry is facing a period of never-before-seen changes in technology. Printing Industries of America's 2009 Forecast: Technology, Trends, Tactics addresses these changes and innovations with facts and opinions from trusted experts in the field.
    March 4, 2009

  • HumanEyes Reports New Installs and Upgrades of HumanEyes Producer3D Among Customer Base (.doc) (.pdf)

    HumanEyes Technologies, provider of the end-to-end lenticular workflow solution for creation and printing of 3D and 2D special effects, announces today that it has recently started shipping the latest HumanEyes Producer 3D and is upgrading its installed base of printers -- with positive feedback from customers across North America.
    February 26, 2009

  • JDF User Group Welcomes CIP4's Chief Technical Officer to Next Meeting - March 25-26 in St.Louis Park, MN (.doc) (.pdf)

    The JDF User Group, an open forum for users and vendors of JDF enabled systems, is pleased to announce that Dr. Rainer Prosi, Chief Technical Officer of the CIP4 Organization, will be moderating the open discussion at the user group meeting being held at Japs-Olson Company in St. Louis Park, MN on March 25-26, 2009.
    February 26, 2009

  • Xanté Showcases Range of High Quality, High ROI Solutions at Graphics of the Americas (.doc) (.pdf)

    Presenting Hot Products: New Xanté Ilumina Digital Envelope Press+; Ilumina 502 Heavy Stock Digital Color Press; Degrava DP 8500 Digital Press for Label and Tag Printing
    February 26, 2009

  • Printing Industries of America Releases Study, Digital Printing and Survivability in the U.S. Postal System (.doc) (.pdf)

    How well do digitally-produced postcards -- created using Canon, HP, Kodak, Océ and Xerox solutions -- survive as they travel through the USPS?
    February 18, 2009

  • Xanté Ships Ilumina Digital Envelope Press+ (.doc) (.pdf) (Xanté Ilumina Digital Envelope Press+ RGB .jpg)

    The Xanté Ilumina Digital Envelope Press+, unveiled to enthusiastic crowds at Graph Expo 2008, is now shipping and available with several feature enhancements including an output conveyer and the capability to run up to "13" x 15" catalog envelopes.
    February 17, 2009

  • Sample Printing Contracts Now Available from Printing Industries Press (.doc) (.pdf)

    In recent years, Printing Industries of America has seen an increase in the number of requests for sample sales contracts from graphic communications firms. Printing Industries Press is pleased to provide this much needed information in its latest release - Printing Sales Contracts: Samples from the Industry, compiled by the Printing Industries of America Human Relations Department.
    February 17, 2009

  • 2009 Continuous Improvement Conference to Examine Toyota Culture (.doc) (.pdf)

    Michael Hoseus, the co-author of Toyota Culture and former manager at Toyota's biggest manufacturing facility in North America, will be a featured speaker at the Printing Industries of America 2009 Continuous Improvement Conference taking place April 5-8 in Lexington, Kentucky.
    February 12, 2009

  • Graphics of the Americas Announces Live Vehicle Wrap Demonstrations Showcasing the Latest Advances in Large Format Specialty Printing (.doc) (.pdf)

    Arlon and Mutoh America Sponsor Free Demo and Training Sessions Daily at the GOA Vehicle Wrap Center, Hall A
    February 11, 2009

  • TAGA's 61st Annual Technical Conference: Keynote Speakers Announced (.doc) (.pdf) (Clarence Penge.jpg) (Dr. Carol Werlé.jpg) (Gary Dispoto.jpg) (Robert C. Tapella.jpg)

    The Technical Association of the Graphic Arts (TAGA) proudly announces the keynote speakers for its 61st Annual Technical Conference taking place on March 15-18 in New Orleans - Dr. Carol Werlé, Clarence Penge, Gary Dispoto, and Robert C. Tapella.
    February 10, 2009

  • NiXPS Releases Future-Drive XPS Tools and Technology (.doc) (.pdf)

    NiXPS releases today a new version of its unique, cross platform XPS tools facilitating the use of XPS in professional document management environments.
    February 10, 2009

  • Printing Industries of America Adds Consultant (.doc) (.pdf)

    Printing Industries of America announces today that Frank Kanonik, a well-known expert in digital printing, has joined its staff as a non-resident consultant and trainer.
    February 10, 2009

  • Print Buyers Program at GOA 2009 Offers Insights for Both Print Buyers and Printers on How Best to Work in Today's Environment (.doc) (.pdf)

    Two of the industry’s leading experts, Margie Dana and Frank Romano,team up to deliver a crash course on the basics of buying print in 2009
    February 6, 2009

  • 2008 Lewis Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award Recognizes James Hammer (.doc) (.pdf) (James Hammer.jpg)

    Printing Industries of America is pleased to announce that James Hammer, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hammer Packaging in Rochester, New York, is the recipient of the 2008 Lewis Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award.
    February 5, 2009

  • Finch Paper Gets Highest Marks for Photo Reproduction on HP Indigo Systems - RIT Testing Commissioned by HP (.doc) (.pdf)

    Finch Paper today announces that Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) testing commissioned by HP has resulted in Finch Fine iD papers scoring the highest marks possible (3 stars) for photo reproduction on HP Indigo systems.
    February 5, 2009

  • GOA 2009 Exhibitor/Partner News: FSEA To Launch New Name (.doc) (.pdf)(FSEA Logo.jpg)

    The Foil Stamping & Embossing Association, Topeka, Kan., is pleased to announce an exciting shift in the direction of its association. As of March 1, 2009, the association's name will change to the Foil & Specialty Effects Association - although still the FSEA.
    February 2, 2009

  • 2008 Schaeffer Environmental Award Recognizes Marilyn Jones (.doc) (.pdf)(Marilyn Jones.jpg)

    Printing Industries of America is pleased to announce that Marilyn Jones, President and Owner of Consolidated Printing Company in Chicago, Illinois, is the recipient of the 2008 William D. Schaeffer Environmental Award.
    February 2, 2009

  • Finch Paper Names Former SCA Tissue-North America Leader Joseph F. Raccuia As President and CEO (.doc) (.pdf)

    Richard J. Carota Retires After 53 Years With Finch
    February 2, 2009

  • Printing Industries of America and the Sales and Marketing Executives (S&ME) Announce New Program - Sales Academy: Playbook for Selling Success(.doc) (.pdf)

    Printing Industries of America and Sales and Marketing Executives (S&ME) are pleased to announce a new training program - Sales Academy: Playbook for Selling Success - March 9-11 at Printing Industries of Americas in Pittsburgh, Pa.
    January 29, 2009

  • U.S. Department of Commerce Promotes Graphics of the Americas to International Buyers (.doc) (.pdf)

    Graphics of the Americas Selected to Participate in Exclusive International Buyer Program.
    January 29, 2009

  • HumanEyes Producer3D Lenticular Workflow Solution Donated to Printing Industries of America (.doc) (.pdf)

    HumanEyes Technologies, providers of the complete, end-to-end lenticular workflow solution for the creation and printing of 3D and 2D special effects, announces today the donation of HumanEyes Producer3D to Printing Industries of America's Center for Digital Printing.
    January 28, 2009

  • Printalution Island launched in Second Life by the Education Summit for Graphic Communication (.doc) (.pdf)

    Second Life island and supporting web sites are developed to attract students to the printing industry by creating a suitable, attractive, education forum for educators and print leaders
    January 27, 2009

  • Ghent PDF Workgroup Collaborates with AdsML to Develop GWG Ad Ticket (.doc) (.pdf)

    Free Ad Ticket Specification Offers Standard Method for Including Advertisement Metadata in PDF Files
    January 27, 2009

  • Special Segment on the Impact of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act for Printers Added to Upcoming Webinar (.doc) (.pdf)

    What an Obama Administration & 111th Congress Means for Printers Tuesday, January 27 - 2:00 pm EST Register Now!
    January 26, 2009

  • Additional Keynotes Announced For Offset and Beyond 2009 Conference (.doc) (.pdf) (Web Offset Association Logo.jpg)

    The Web Offset Association and Printing Industries of America are pleased to announce additional keynote speakers for the printer-to-printer business and technology conference, Offset & Beyond 2009, taking place May 4-6 at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada.
    January 22, 2009

  • Graphics of the Americas Turn up the Heat with Expanded Conference, Heavy-Hitter Speakers and Jam-packed Expo (.doc) (.pdf)

    Keynote Presenter, Pulitzer Prize winning columnist and author Dave Barry, will pay tribute to the written word with his own special brand of humor - a sure-fire crowd pleaser.
    January 22, 2009

  • Printing Industries of America Forms Center For Technology and Research (.doc) (.pdf)

    As part of the transition from PIA/GATF to Printing Industries of America, the Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (GATF) has been renamed the Center for Technology and Research.
    January 20, 2009

  • Frank Romano to Lead Two Critical Seminars at Graphics of the Americas Next Month (.doc) (.pdf)

    He's been around the world dozens of times, but his most recent travels culminate in Miami, where print guru-extraordinaire Frank Romano brings news of the future of print, and in particular the powerful industry move to inkjet, in two essential sessions at Graphics of the Americas 2009, February 26-28 in Miami Beach, Fla.
    January 20, 2009

  • Best-selling Author to Keynote at Sales & Marketing Executives (S&ME) Conference Confirmed: Marc T. Miller, Co-Author, Selling is Dead (.doc) (.pdf)

    The Printing Industries of America and the Sales and Marketing Executives (S&ME) is pleased to announce the keynote speaker at the S&ME annual conference being held June 21-24 at the MonteLago Village Resort in Lake Las Vegas, Nevada.
    January 19, 2009

  • Elpical Claro Components For Advanced Image Processing Now Easily Integrated With FLO Suite Web-to-Print Software (.doc) (.pdf)

    Elpical, specialists in automated image enhancement and image management solutions, announces the integration of its Claro image manipulation and enhancement technology with Digital Media Partners' DMP FLO Suite web-to-print solutions.
    January 15, 2009

  • Japs-Olson To Host JDF User Group Meeting in March (.doc) (.pdf)(JDF User Group Logo.jpg)

    The JDF User Group, an open forum for users and vendors of JDF-enabled systems, will host its next meeting at Japs-Olson Company in St. Louis Park, Minn. on March 25-26, 2009.
    January 13, 2009

  • Brand Protection Conference at Graphics of the Americas Will Deliver Indispensable Protection Against the $600+ Billion Illegal Counterfeiting Industry (.doc) (.pdf)

    Conference Returns with Full Slate of Compelling Info Sessions, Case Histories and Networking Opportunities
    January 12, 2009

  • Industry Powerhouse Speakers Set for the Offset and Beyond 2009 Conference (.doc) (.pdf)

    Confirmed: Susan Kelly, CE of K/P, and Gerd Finkbeiner, Chair of manroland AG Executive Board
    January 12, 2009

  • Printing Industries of America and The Winters Group Partner in Business for Digital Sales Program (.doc) (.pdf)

    Helping members become marketing services leaders
    January 07, 2009

  • Printing Industries of America Releases Legislative Advocacy Agenda for the 111th Congress (.doc) (.pdf)

    The Printing Industries of America has released a legislative advocacy agenda for the 111th Congress that highlights the issues that matter most to the printing and graphic communications industry.
    January 06, 2009

  • 2009 NEHS Conference Focuses on Helping Printers Find Sustainable Solutions (.doc) (.pdf)

    The 2009 National Environmental, Health and Safety (NEHS) Conference will tackle one of the most significant issues that has the printing industry abuzz: becoming a Sustainable Green Printer (SGP Printer).
    December 22, 2008

  • Adobe and Ghent Workgroup Experts Among Those Offering Free Seminars at Graphics of the Americas (.doc) (.pdf)

    What's free in Miami besides the abundant sunshine? For Graphics of the Americas 2009 (GOA) attendees, it's incomparable networking and, in an announcement made today, the opportunity to attend one of several complementary education training sessions being held on the show floor itself , in the Expo Theater.
    December 17, 2008

  • 2009 Continuous Improvement Conference Keynote Announced: A Study of NASCAR Pit Crews (.doc) (.pdf)

    Robert M. Williamson, an internationally known educator, consultant, and author of books including Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Lean Equipment Management, has been named keynote speaker for the 2009 Printing Industries of America Continuous Improvements Conference taking place April 5-8 in Lexington, Kentucky.
    December 16, 2008

  • Digital Media Partners goes international with its FLO Suite Web-to-Print offering (.doc) (.pdf)

    Four Pees selected as marketing and sales agency to support international growth and sales channel development
    December 12, 2008

  • Annual Best Workplaces in the Americas Competition Publication Available (.doc) (.pdf) (Publication Image .jpg)

    Printing Industries Press is pleased to announce the release of Best Practices of the 2007 Best Workplaces in the Americas, a valuable new resource on what award-winning companies are doing to excel in human relations.
    December 10, 2008

  • The Ben Franklin Honor Society of the Printing Industries of America Inducts 12 New Members (.doc) (.pdf)

    The Ben Franklin Honor Society of the Printing Industries of America inducted 12 new members at their annual black-tie dinner and awards ceremony on Friday, November 14 in Las Vegas, Nev., during the Printing Industries of America fall board meeting.
    December 8, 2008

  • Graphics of the Americas 2009 Teams with Hot Design Gurus at Aquent for Biggest Creative and Prepress Educational Program to Date (.doc) (.pdf)

    16 Seminars Led by Famous Designers Give Professionals the Best Networking & Instruction on PDF, Photoshop & More; Career Counseling including Portfolio and Resume Reviews & Talent search by the experts at Aquent
    December 8, 2008

  • Best Workplace In The Americas Awards Announced (.doc) (.pdf) (Best Workplace In The Americas Logo .jpg)

    Printing Industries of America proudly announces the recipients of the 2008 Best Workplace in the Americas Award.
    December 5, 2008

  • Graphics of the Americas 2009 Announces “Supervising Print Production” Two-Day Seminar (.doc) (.pdf)

    Rick Green’s popular “Supervising Print Production” seminar will come to Miami Beach as part of Graphics of the Americas 2009’s (GOA) line-up of educational conferences. GOA takes place February 27-28, 2009 in Miami Beach, Florida.
    December 4, 2008

  • Four Members of the Printing Industries of America Recognized as Sustainable Green Printers by the SGP Partnership (.doc) (.pdf)

    Printing Industries of America is proud to have four of its members recognized as Sustainable Green Printers (SGP Printers) by the Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP Partnership).
    December 4, 2008

  • Printing Industries of America, Formerly PIA/GATF, Announces New Name and Logo (.doc) (.pdf) (PIA Logo .jpg)

    (Michael Makin, President and CEO of PIA speaks on the name change in a video interview)
    Change reflects association-wide direction for next decade and beyond
    December 3, 2008

  • Graphics of the Americas Announces New Operations Manager to Support Exhibitors (.doc) (.pdf)(Faltas .jpg)

    GOA Now Over 90% Sold for 2009
    December 3, 2008

  • Finch Paper Now Offers The most FSC-Certified Papers For Digital Color Production Presses (.doc) (.pdf)

    Finch Paper now offers the most extensive range of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified papers for digital color production presses, including the HP Indigo, Xerox iGen3, Kodak NexPress and Canon imagePress
    December 3, 2008

  • PerfectProof's Solutions Turn First Graph Expo Participation Into A Great Success (.doc) (.pdf)( ProofMaster .jpg)( ProofMaster Kite .tiff)( ProofMaster Kite (2) .jpg)

    PerfectProof Strengthens its position in North America
    November 25, 2008

  • PIA/GATF Announces 2009 Officers and Board (.doc) (.pdf)( Kaufman .jpg)( Gibson .jpg)( Green .jpg)( Lawton .jpg)( Slager .jpg)( Keene .jpg)

    The Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF) is pleased to announce the installation of its 2009 Officers and Board of Directors
    November 17, 2008

  • PIA/GATF's Dr. Mark Bohan is Elected to the CIP4 Advisory Board (.doc) (.pdf)( Photo .jpg)( CIP4 Logo .jpg)

    The Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF) is proud to announce the election of its Vice President, Research and Technology, Dr. Mark Bohan, to the international Cooperation for the Integration of the Processes in Prepress, Press and Postpress (CIP4) Organization's Advisory Board,
    November 14, 2008

  • Finch Earns SFI Chain-Of-Custody Certification (.doc) (.pdf)

    With a steadfast, feet-in-the-forest commitment to environmental protections, Finch Paper, a fully-integrated manufacturer of conventional and digital printing papers, announces that it has received the Chain-of-Custody (CoC) certification to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI Inc.)
    November 14, 2008

  • New PIA/GATFPress Handbook Guides Readers to Optimal Color Reproduction (.doc) (.pdf)( Photo .jpg)

    PIA/GATFPress is pleased to announce the release of a brand new, informative resource on the topic of color management: Color Management Handbook: A Practical Guide, by Dr. Richard M. Adams II, Dr. Abbay Sharma, and Joseph J. Suffoletto
    November 12, 2008

  • HumanEyes' New Producer3D Receives "Worth-a-Look" Recognition at Graph Expo 2008 (.doc) (.pdf)

    Graph Expo 2008's most compelling products and services, as selected by a panel of 16 leading industry consultants and trade magazine editors
    November 11, 2008

  • World-Renowned Photographic Pioneer, Stephen Johnson, to Keynote PIA/GATF's 10th Annual Color Management Conference (.doc) (.pdf)( Photo .jpg)

    Author of numerous books is also featured in major publications including LIFE and American Photographer; Johnson to speak to digital photography's place in the print production process
    November 11, 2008

  • PIA/GATF Analyzes Election Impact on Printing Industry's Advocacy Agenda, Guides Printers through Political Uncertainty (.doc) (.pdf)

    Get an inside look at President-elect Barack Obama's legislative agenda and how it will impact printers at the January 27 webinar, What an Obama Administration & 111th Congress Means for Printers, presented by Printing Industries of America, Inc./Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF)
    November 6, 2008

  • 2009 Graphic Arts Leaders of the Americas (GALA) Recipient for North America Named by Printing Association of Florida (.doc) (.pdf)( Photo .jpg)

    Hans H. Wegner to be Honored at the 25th GALA Award Banquet and Reception
    November 6, 2008

  • Finch Paper's New Website Reflects Its Easy-To-Do Business Style (.doc) (.pdf)( Screen Capture .jpg)

    Info on fast-growing uncoated paper portfolio now easier to find for digital printers, corporate buyers, designers, agencies, and merchants
    November 5, 2008

  • PIA/GATF Launches Web2Print Test Drive Center for Printers (.doc) (.pdf)(Photo .jpg)

    One-Stop, Direct Access to Over 60 Web2Print Suppliers to Printers is Web-Based; Includes All W2P-Related Links and Resources, Tools to Match Printers & Solutions
    October 30, 2008

  • Patrick Henry Named 2008 Tom McMillan Award Winner for Editorial Excellence (.doc) (.pdf)(Photo .jpg)

    McMillan Award Now in its 10th Year
    October 28, 2008

  • PerfectProof Strengthens Position in North America (.doc) (.pdf)

    Distribution by Pilot Marketing brings increased support for resellers and end-users
    October 27, 2008

  • Enfocus and Alwan Unveil Powerful Industry-First: PDF Standardizer (.doc) (.pdf)

    A powerful automation, preflight & color application for unparalleled quality assurance and guaranteed ISO 12647 and 15930 compliance
    October 27, 2008

  • 2009 PIA/GATF Presidents Conference Tackles Tough Issues Facing Printers (.doc) (.pdf)

    The 2009 Presidents Conference scheduled for March 1-5, 2009 at the Omni Orlando Resort in ChampionsGate, Florida tackles the tough issues printers are facing
    October 27, 2008

  • ICS Transforms Monitor Proofing Landscape Again with the Latest Remote Director (.doc) (.pdf)

    New developments include light booth communication for simultaneous, collaborative review of soft copy proofs
    October 27, 2008

  • Leading Graphic Arts Companies Choose Industry Leader ICS' Remote Director for Monitor Proofing Solutions (.doc) (.pdf)

    Highly automated, flexible technology speeds job cycles
    October 27, 2008

  • JUST Normlicht and ICS Partner in Industry's First Collaborative, Simultaneous, Hard & Soft Proofing Solution (.doc) (.pdf)

    ICS Remote Director Automatically & Continuously Calibrates Color and Luminance Across Devices, Including JUST Normlicht Viewing Stations, in Real-Time
    October 27, 2008

  • Package Printing Powerhouse Bemis Says That Color Accuracy & Major Savings Make Monitor Proofing with Remote Director Inevitable (.doc) (.pdf)

    Remote Director from Integrated Color Solutions (ICS) has been selected by Bemis, the largest flexible packaging company in the Americas, to further automate its proofing process.
    October 27, 2008

  • Xanté FastCards New Scan Version Now Available (.doc) (.pdf)

    Affordable, Easy-To-Use Printing System Produces High Resolution, Full-Color Business Cards on Heavy Stock -- In Just Minutes!; Features Now Even Faster User-Friendly Interface Based on Customer Feedback
    October 27, 2008

  • Xanté Ilumina 3D Makes North American Debut at Graph Expo 2008: Affordable Specialty Printing on Lenticular Lens (.doc) (.pdf)

    Xanté unveils Next Addition to Ilumina Digital Color Press Series with Direct to Lens Digital Printing Capability - for under $25K USD
    October 27, 2008

  • Xanté Ilumina Digital Envelope Press+ Unveiled at Graph Expo (.doc) (.pdf)(Photo .jpg)

    Transpromo Opportunity Priced For All Printers; Fast and Easy Digital Color Envelope Printing, Including Window Envelopes; Prints Up to 60 Full-Color #10 Envelopes per minute; 500 Piece Duplex Input Capacity
    October 27, 2008

  • Xanté PlateMaker 5 XL Large Format CTP System Debuts at Graph Expo (.doc) (.pdf)

    16-UP Process-Free and Cheimcal-Free, Affordable Polyester CTP System Produces Press-Ready Plates in One Minute
    October 27, 2008

  • NEC Display Solutions and ICS Monitor Proofing Combination Earn SWOP Certification (.doc) (.pdf)

    NEC Display Solutions and Integrated Color Solutions (ICS) are proud to announce that the use of Remote Director monitor proofing with select NEC Display 26- and 30-inch LCD monitors have been certified according to the SWOP Proofing System Certification Program.
    October 27, 2008

  • PIA/GATF Debuts Conference To Help Companies Navigate Industry Changes (.doc) (.pdf)

    The first ever Converge Conference: Variable Data, Web Services, and Cross-Media drew some of the industry's most progressive companies to Phoenix last month
    October 22, 2008

  • PAF Elects Art Abbott as Chairman of Board of Directors (.doc) (.pdf)

    The Printing Association of Florida (PAF) is pleased to announce the election of Art Abbott, President of Abbott Printing Co. of Maitland, Fla., as Chairman of the PAF Board of Directors
    October 22, 2008

  • Xanté PrintPlanet Forum Launches (.doc) (.pdf)

    The new forum will provide opportunities for open discussion on Xanté products, technical tips, and upcoming news.
    October 22, 2008

  • Callas Software Opens Up A New Way To Increase Productivity At Graph Expo (.doc) (.pdf)

    New pdfToolbox Server 4 version further extends automated PDF manipulation capabilities
    October 21, 2008

  • 2008 Berber Award Honors Ara Izquierdo Of PIASC (.doc) (.pdf)

    The Ben Franklin Society, an honor society to the Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF), is very pleased to announce that the 2008 Naomi Berber Memorial Award recipient is Ara Izquierdo of the Printing Industries Association, Inc. of Southern California (PIASC)
    October 20, 2008

  • Elpical Debuts in North America and Appoints Tools4Media As Reseller (.doc) (.pdf)

    Elpical continues to strengthen its commitment to high quality
    October 16, 2008

  • HumanEyes Announces Worldwide Sales Cooperation with Océ (.doc) (.pdf)

    HumanEyes Technologies announces a cooperation in which Océ will promote HumanEyes lenticular workflow solutions with its Océ Arizona 250 GT and newly released Océ Arizona 350 GT UV flatbed inkjet printers worldwide
    October 16, 2008

  • New Edition of Printing Estimating Explores Digital Media (.doc) (.pdf)

    PIA/GATF is pleased to announce the release of Printing Estimating: Costing and Pricing Print and Digital Media - a complete, up-to-date, how-to-guide for estimating, costing, and pricing print and digital media
    October 15, 2008

  • Alwan Color Expertise Showcases Award-Winning Technology at Graph Expo - Crossroads Exhibit 5463 (.doc) (.pdf)

    Alwan CMYK Optimizer Intertech 2008 award-winning technology now available as a Switch configurator
    October 14, 2008

  • HumanEyes' New Producer 3D Lenticular Workflow Solution Featured Throughout SGIA & Graph Expo 2008 (.doc) (.pdf)

    Alternative Revenue Source for Creatives & Printers Gaining Popularity Among Print Buyers and Agencies
    October 13, 2008

  • JDF User Group to Hold Next Meeting at Cox Target Media, One of the World's Most Automated Printing Plants (.doc) (.pdf)

    The JDF User Group will hold its next meeting at Cox Target Media in Largo, FL on November 18-19, 2008.
    October 13, 2008

  • Xanté Showcases Complete Range of Solutions for Small to Mid-Sized Printers at Graph Expo (.doc) (.pdf)

    Xanté is fast becoming the hero of small and midsize prepress and print shops needing competitive, state-of-the-art technology at practical price points
    October 13, 2008

  • 2008 PIA/GATF Ratios Show Printing Industry Profits Decreasing 0.3% (.doc) (.pdf)

    Printing industry profits decreased slightly over the past year according to the recently completed 2008 PIA/GATF Ratios reports.
    October 8, 2008

  • PIA/GATF Call For Nominations William D. Schaeffer Environmental Award (.doc) (.pdf)

    Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF) is seeking to honor an individual who has unselfishly made significant contributions toward environmentally-sound practices in the printing industry.
    October 6, 2008

  • Callas Software Provides Practical Tools That Extend The Use Of Metadata In PDFs (.doc) (.pdf)

    In its strategy to continuously extend the capabilities of PDF in print production and document management environments, callas software announces an innovative way to view, manage and extract all metadata embedded in PDF files.
    October 2, 2008

  • Call for Nominations: Robert F. Reed Technology Medal (.doc) (.pdf)

    Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF) is seeking to honor an outstanding engineer, scientist, or researcher in the printing industry.
    September 30, 2008

  • Michael Riordan of Rochester Institute of Technology Receives the 2008 PGSF Educator of the Year Award (.doc) (.pdf)

    Michael Riordan, Professor and Co-Director for Open Publishing Lab (OPL) Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), Rochester, New York, has been named the sixth recipient of the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF) Educator of the Year Award.
    September 29, 2008

  • PIA/GATF Announces Education Awards of Excellence Recipient, Industry Category (.doc) (.pdf)

    Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF) has named Mark Barbour the industry recipient of its 2008 Education Award of Excellence.
    September 26, 2008

  • JWT's Laura Selfridge is Elected to Xinet Users Group Board of Directors (.doc) (.pdf)

    Laura Selfridge, Global Operations Director for advertising agency JWT, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Xinet Users Group (XUG).
    September 26, 2008

  • PIA/GATF Re-Assigns Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming Territory (.doc) (.pdf)

    Printing Industries of America and The Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF) has re-assigned its Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming territories to PIA Inc. of Arizona (PIAZ) following the disaffiliation earlier this summer of Printing and Imaging Association of the Mountatin States (PIAMS).
    September 24, 2008

  • New SpectroDens Highlights Advantages of Measuring Color with Techkon Instruments (.doc) (.pdf)

    Unparalled speed and precision; Solid state engineering means no moving parts; New features include seamless G7 integration, individual ink zone trending data, immediate CMYK conversion data, high contrast LCD backlit display; Optional Color Checker including software and tiles.
    September 24, 2008

  • Finch Uncoated Digital Papers Now Made with 10% Post-Consumer Recycled Fiber (.doc) (.pdf)

    Top performing paper for HP Indigo is among three Finch Papers to get recycled.
    September 23, 2008

  • PIA/GATF Announces Education Award of Excellence Recipient, Academic Category (.doc) (.pdf)

    Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF) has named William Delgado as the academic educator recipient, 2008 Education Awards of Excellence.
    September 23, 2008

  • Celebrated Pulitzer Prize Winning Humor Columnist and Author, Dave Barry, to Speak at Graphics of the Americas 2009 (.doc) (.pdf)

    World-renowned satirist pays tribute to the written word with his special brand of candor.
    September 18, 2008

  • Calls For Nominations: Lewis Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award (.doc) (.pdf)

    Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF) is seeking to honor a business leader who has gone far beyond standard obligations to become a significant force in the graphic arts industry.
    September 17, 2008

  • TECHKON USA Retains Helene Smith Public Relations (.doc) (.pdf)

    Measurement Technology Firm Engages Publishing Technology Communications Specialists.
    September 11, 2008

  • Printing Association of Florida Announces Executive Appointments (.doc) (.pdf)

    The Printing Association of Florida (PAF) is pleased to announce the addition of two well-experienced professionals to its team, Kathryn Stuart recently joined the organization as its new Education, Event and Programs Manager, while Monica Turner joined as Director of Communications.
    September 11, 2008

  • Finch Paper Appoints Three Industry Veterans to Manage U.S. Sales of Digital Uncoated Line (.doc) (.pdf)

    "Paul Lukaszewski, Kyle Prince, and J.P. Thomas bring valuable experience and contacts to Finch." - Anthony McDowell, vice president of sales and marketing, Finch Paper.
    September 2, 2008

  • Xanté Celebrates More than a Decade of Serving Flexo and Converting Printers at Labelexpo Americas 2008 (.doc) (.pdf)

    For over a decade, Xanté (and the former RIPit) has been a mainstay among flexo and converting printers.
    September 2, 2008

  • HumanEyes Appoints Shahar Bin-Nun to Vice President Sales, Worldwide (.doc) (.pdf)

    The leader in commercial-quality lenticular and 3D software development, HumanEyes Technologies, has appointed Shahar Bin-Nun to the position of Vice President of Sales, Worldwide.
    September 2, 2008

  • The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership Opens Application Process for SGP Printers (.doc) (.pdf)

    Registered printers will be listed on a registry for print buyers and customers to use when searching for sustainable green printers.
    August 28, 2008

  • Last Call for Papers Announced for TAGA's Annual Technical Conference (.doc) (.pdf)

    The Technical Association of the Graphic Arts (TAGA) is making its final call for paper's for the 61st Annual Technical Conference.
    August 21, 2008

  • New Scholarship Named in Honor of Brian W. Gill Announced at PSGF (.doc) (.pdf)

    The Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PSGF) is pleased to announce that a new scholarship has been named in honor of industry veteran Brian W. Gill.
    August 19, 2008

  • Newest, Free PDF/X Workflow Specifications v4 Released by the Ghent Workgroup (.doc) (.pdf)

    Acrobat 9, including New Universal Preflight, is Supported.
    August 18, 2008

  • 59th Annual Premier Print "Benny" Awards Recognize Print Communications Excellence (.doc) (.pdf)

    Elegant Chicago Evening Gala and Gallery of Winners Event Celebrating World's Largest Most Prestigious Graphic Arts Award is Planned for October 26, 2008.
    August 15, 2008

  • Package Printing, 2nd Edition Explores New and Expanded Subjects (.doc) (.pdf)

    PIA/GATFPress is pleased to announce the release of the second edition of Package Printing by Dr. Nelson R. Eldred.
    August 13, 2008

  • The World's Premier Education & Networking Conference for Color, PIA/GATF's Color Management Conference, Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Special Retrospective (.doc) (.pdf)

    PIA/GATF will host a special general seminar session, "Color Management 10 Years Back and 10 Years Forward--How Times Have Changed," at the 2008 PIT/GATF CMC.
    August 12, 2008

  • Southern California Graphics Cites "Dramatic Results" after Integrating ICS Remote Director with MediaBank System (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    CUTS NUMBER OF HARD PROOFS IN HALF -- DELIVERS TIME AND COST SAVINGS FOR MAJOR DESIGN AND ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY CLIENTS.
    July 29, 2008

  • Graphics of the Americas 2009 Brings Back Full Spanish-Language Conference Program (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    Tight Focus Emphasizes Information and Strategies for Success.
    July 28, 2008

  • 2008 INTERTECH™ TECHNOLOGY AWARD RECIPIENTS DETAILED INFORMATION NOW AVAILABLE (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF) is pleased to present detailed information on the 2008 PIA/GATF InterTech™ Technology Award recipients.
    July 23, 2008

  • Alwan Color Expertise Receives 2008 PIA/GATF InterTech™ Technology Award for Dynamic DeviceLinks™ Color Technology(.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    Alwan Color Expertise is proud to announce that its Dynamic DeviceLinks™ technology is a recipient of a 2008 PIA/GATF (Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation) InterTech™ Technology Award.
    July 23, 2008

  • Alpha 7 is new primary dealer for Xanté in the Netherlands(.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    At drupa, Xanté Europe and Alpha 7 closed an agreement for sale, service and maintenance of the Xanté products line (with the exception of the VM platesetters) in the Netherlands.
    July 22, 2008

  • Finch Paper Retains Helene Smith Public Relations(.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    Finch Paper, LLC and Helene Smith Public Relations & Marketing Communications (HSPR) today announce that HSPR is representing Finch in supporting its premium uncoated paper products.
    July 21, 2008

  • Ghent PDF Workgroup Entering 7th Year with Newly-Elected Officers & Revamped Website: www.gwg.org (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    International Best Practices Organization Gives Printers, Prepress & Designers Easier & Faster Access to Free Specifications & Resources.
    July 21, 2008

  • PIA/GATF ANNOUNCES 2008 INTERTECH™ TECHNOLOGY AWARD RECIPIENTS (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2008 InterTech™ Technology Awards.
    July 16, 2008

  • callas pdfToolbox 4 now available (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    Fourth generation of pdfToolbox extends its reach into prepress and non-prepress applications.
    July 16, 2008

  • Reflex Printed Plastics wins IAPHC “Best of the Best” Lenticular Award (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    Reflex is one of 6 HumanEyes customers, out of 19 lenticular entrants worldwide, recognized in the IAPHC International Gallery of Excellence.
    July 15, 2008

  • The PIA/GATF Digital Printing Council Announces Inkjet! by Frank Romano (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    Groundbreaking, comprehensive book from PIA/GATF Press is definitive industry resource.
    July 14, 2008

  • PIA/GATF Center for Lean Practices Proves to Offer Quantifiable Results for Printers (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    In 2007, the Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF) formed the Center for Lean Practices to assist the graphic communications industry with the implementation of Lean Manufacturing.
    July 10, 2008

  • Graphics of the Americas Announces the Addition of Executive Sales & Operations Staff to Support Exhibitors (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    GOA, Now Over 50% Sold for 2009, is in Expansion Mode.
    July 1, 2008

  • HumanEyes Sets the Future Vision for Lenticular Printing at drupa (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    Leading lenticular 3D software developer, HumanEyes Technologies, has declared drupa a resounding success with a record number of leads and sales taken during the show.
    June 30, 2008

  • PIA/GATF Mourns Passing of Tom Destree, Long-time PIA/GATF Editor in Chief (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    PIA/GATF sadly reports that its long-time editor, Tom Destree, passed away suddenly on Monday at his home in Castle Shannon, PA.
    June 25, 2008

  • Graphics of the Americas’ George Ryan Announces Call for Speakers (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    Graphics of the Americas 2009 is opening its call for speakers to participate in the 34th annual event being held February 26–28, 2009 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, PAF President George Ryan said today.
    June 24, 2008

  • Xanté Reports Successful drupa (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    Xanté announces today that at the conclusion of drupa, the largest graphic communications trade show in the world, it has exceeded its aggressive sales goals by 70%.
    June 23, 2008

  • Adobe® once again chooses callas preflight technology (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    Next generation quality control provides support for latest PDF standards and introduces Ghent PDF Workgroup "Universal Proof of Preflight" support in Adobe® Acrobat® 9.
    June 11, 2008

  • Publishing Giant H. Bauer Selects Remote Director Monitor Proofing (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    Announcement Closely Follows Schawk Digital Solutions' Decision to Integrate Remote Director with BLUE, Schawk's Software Suite.
    June 6, 2008

  • David Watson, industry visionary and founder of Ultimate Technographics, passes away at drupa (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    With great regret Ultimate announces the loss of its president and founder, David Watson. David passed away after having a serious heart attack.
    June 2, 2008

  • Xanté PlateMaker 5 XL Large Format CTP System Concept on Display at drupa (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    16-Up Process-Free and Chemical-Free, Affordable Polyester CTP System Produces Press-Ready Plates in ~ One Minute.
    May 30, 2008

  • NiXPS demonstrates full flexibility for digital print workflows at drupa 20 (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    NiXPS, pioneer in delivering cross-platform XPS solutions, is showing how to implement a fully flexible workflow for digital print production at drupa. Next to the latest versions of it's products NiXPS View and NiXPS Edit, NiXPS is showing how easy it is for other vendors to implement XPS support based on its powerful viewing and editing technology.
    May 29, 2008

  • Xanté to Demonstrate OpenRIP PDF Workflow with Support for New Adobe PDF Print Engine 2 at drupa (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    Long-term Partnership with Adobe Yields Major Benefits to Xanté Customers.
    May 29, 2008

  • The Ghent PDF Workgroup Presents at Drupa 2008 (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    The Ghent PDF Workgroup (GWG), will continue its educational outreach at drupa 2008, the largest printing event in the world taking place May 29 to June 11 in Dusseldorf, Germany.
    May 29, 2008

  • Xanté Ilumina 3D Debuts at drupa: Affordable Specialty Printing on Lenticular Lens (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    Xanté Unveils Next Addition to Ilumina Digital Color Press Series with Direct to Lens Digital Printing Capability.
    May 28, 2008

  • ICS Sets New Bar for Monitor Proofing at drupa 2008 (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    Offers the Most Advanced Set of Capabilities in the Industry.
    May 27, 2008

  • HumanEyes and Océ Display Graphics Systems to Demonstrate Natural Synergy in Live Lenticular Printing at drupa 2008 (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    Leading lenticular 3D software developer, HumanEyes, is teaming up with Océ Display Graphics Systems to offer live demonstrations of lenticular printing in combination with an Océ Arizona® 250 GT flatbed printer, at drupa on the Océ stand (A44, Hall 6), throughout the show.
    May 27, 2008

  • HumanEyes and Océ Display Graphics Systems to Demonstrate Natural Synergy in Live Lenticular Printing at drupa 2008 (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    Leading lenticular 3D software developer, HumanEyes, is teaming up with Océ Display Graphics Systems to offer live demonstrations of lenticular printing in combination with an Océ Arizona® 250 GT flatbed printer, at drupa on the Océ stand (A44, Hall 6), throughout the show.
    May 27, 2008

  • callas software to demonstrate major productivity enhancements for PDF-based print production at drupa 2008 (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    Technology preview of callas pdfToolbox 4 will reveal the most complete, all-in-one print production toolset.
    May 22, 2008

  • 3D & Special Effects Lenticular Printing on Fujifilm, HP, KBA & Océ Planned for drupa 2008, Courtesy of Pacur’s LenstarTM Lenses & HumanEyes Software (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    Lenticular production for point-of-purchase materials, signage, packaging and more is poised to be a crowd-pleaser at the upcoming drupa 2008 exposition in Dusseldorf.
    May 22, 2008

  • ICS Radically Changes Proofing with Move to the World’s Most Powerful Processing Platform (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    New Remote Director is Spectrally-Based; Delivers Long List of Unprecedented Advantages to Commercial and Package Printers, Publishers, and Prepress Professionals.
    May 21, 2008

  • HumanEyes Technologies Challenges Visitors to 'Print Out of the Box' at drupa 2008(.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    On June 4 from 1:00 pm - 2 p.m. EDT, PIA/GATF will present its first webinar broadcast from a live event—drupa. Frank Romano will lead the webinar, entitled “Inkjet Will Revolutionize Your Business,” from the trade show in Düsseldorf, Germany.
    May 20, 2008

  • LIVE FROM DRUPA: FRANK ROMANO ON INKJET WEBINAR BROUGHT TO YOU BY PIA/GATF (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    On June 4 from 1:00 pm - 2 p.m. EDT, PIA/GATF will present its first webinar broadcast from a live event—drupa. Frank Romano will lead the webinar, entitled “Inkjet Will Revolutionize Your Business,” from the trade show in Düsseldorf, Germany.
    May 20, 2008

  • Xanté Unveils OpenRIP Flexo 7.0, Bringing Major Innovations to Flexo Workflow Software (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    Xanté, a leader in automated prepress solutions designed for flexo and label printers, raises the bar for affordable flexography workflow software with the debut of OpenRIP® Flexo 7.0 Professional.
    May 20, 2008

  • Special HSPR Message: Our clients at drupa 2008 SPOTLIGHT: ALWAN COLOR EXPERTISE! (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    This is a no-brainer. Once you "get" what Alwan does, you'll decide, as we have, that it will probably end up inside every graphic arts operation in the world.
    May 15, 2008

  • 2008 Elpical demonstrates next generation of automatic image enhancement products at Drupa 2008(.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    Version 5 of Claro Premedia and Claro Single further increase image quality and brings new automation features.
    May 14, 2008

  • 2008 Offset & Beyond Conference Delivers Triple Crown Event (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    On April 26-29, 2008, the Offset & Beyond Conference teamed up with the annual BIA Mid-Management Conference, hosted by the Binding Industries Association (BIA) and the brand new Go Beyond With Digital Briefing, hosted by Digital Print Council (DPC) and E-Business Council (EBC), to truly create a "one-stop" conference for all printers.
    May 12, 2008

  • SCHAWK DIGITAL SOLUTIONS ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIP WITH INTEGRATED COLOR SOLUTIONS (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    First Development Integrates ICS’s Remote Director Monitor Proofing Into BLUE, SDS’s Graphic Life Cycle Management Software Suite.
    May 9, 2008

  • Alwan Color Expertise Announces Record Growth- 200 New Installs in 2007 (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    Alwan Color Expertise today announces its best financial results ever in 2007, with total sales value increasing by more than 50% compared to 2006, and over 200 new sites installed.
    May 8, 2008

  • Printing Association of Florida Hosts Successful 5th Annual BBQ Event (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    Nearly 200 members of Florida's print and design community gathered at the 5th Annual "Roadkill" BBQ in Orlando, sponsored by the Printing Association of Florida (PAF).
    May 7, 2008

  • PIA/GATF Ink Conformance Testing Expands Benefits (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    PIA/GATF’s Technical Research Department recently unveiled a number of new marketing opportunities available to its ISO 2846 ink conformance testing clients.
    May 6, 2008

  • Xanté and Pantone Partner to Deliver Accurate PANTONE® Color for Small and Mid-sized Offset, Digital, and Flexo Printers (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    Xanté integrates PANTONE Color Libraries into its Flagship OpenRIP Symphony and OpenRIP Flexo Professional PDF Workflow Software Solutions.
    April 24, 2008

  • Xanté Announces Major Release of Award-Winning OpenRIP Symphony PDF Workflow Software (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    Xanté will unveil a new version of its award-winning OpenRIP® Symphony PDF workflow solution at drupa, being held May 29 – June 11, in Düsseldorf, Germany.
    April 24, 2008

  • callas software declares full support for the PDF/A test suite "Isartor" (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    Unique tool for developers and providers of PDF/A programs proves that products fully support the ISO standard, PDF/A.
    April 23, 2008

  • HumanEyes Technologies to Launch Producer3D at DRUPA 2008 (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    The innovative new software solution is set to change the face of lenticular printing by offering an impressive array of new lenticular tools and 'industry first' prepress features that simplify the preprint process, greatly improve lenticular productivity and provide superior lenticular print quality.
    April 18, 2008

  • Alwan Donates Advanced Color Management Software and Training to RIT School of Print Media (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    Alwan Color Expertise, a world leader in color management and standardization software, and Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) are pleased to announce that Alwan has donated a suite of its advanced color management software solutions to benefit students at RIT’s School of Print Media (SPM).
    April 17, 2008

  • The Ghent PDF Workgroup Releases First Universal “Proof of Preflight” Specification (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    GWG Proof of Preflight Specification Verifies PDF File Integrity Throughout the Production Workflow.
    April 10, 2008

  • Xanté Showcases Complete Range of Solutions for Small to Mid-sized Printers (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    Visitors to drupa Hall 4, Stand F34 in Düsseldorf, Germany from May 29 to June 11, will see the newest products and the continued expansion of Xanté as a leading single source provider of a complete line of products -- including platesetters, digital color presses, all-in-one PDF workflows, plate processors, plates and chemistry -- for all printing demands.
    April 9, 2008

  • Alwan CMYK Optimizer ensures winning results for Mondadori Printing (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    Alwan’s world leading CMYK Optimizer software proved to be the essential technology to ensure exceptional print quality for the renowned Pirelli Calendar book at Mondadori Printing in Italy.
    March 31, 2008

  • ICS Introduces the Leading Monitor Proofing Software Solution to China (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    Award-Winning Remote Director Now Available in Chinese; Distribution Begins Immediately.
    March 31, 2008

  • President Bush Visits PIA/GATF Member ColorCraft of Virginia (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    President George W. Bush today toured and gave brief remarks at Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation member company ColorCraft of Virginia in Sterling, VA.
    March 26, 2008

  • Xanté Adds New Key Account Managers to Support International Distribution Channels (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    To broaden its support for resellers and key accounts in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Xanté Europe today announces the appointment of three key account managers.
    March 26, 2008

  • The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership Announces Criteria (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP Partnership) revealed the much anticipated criteria on how to become a sustainable, green printer at the National Environmental Health and Safety Conference (NEHS) last week in Indianapolis, IN.
    March 25, 2008

  • Vio Worldwide Signing Key Customers, Significantly Increasing Use of ICS Remote Director in Europe (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

    Publications, agencies, brand owners, and printers worldwide eliminating hard copy proofs and courier services; saving time and money without sacrificing quality or color integrity.
    March 20, 2008

  • Xanté Promotes Loretta Castello to Director, Sales and Marketing; for Europe, Middle East, Africa and India (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)


    March 19, 2008
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