Ghent PDF Workgroup

The Ghent Workgroup (GWG) is the fast growing international association making it easy to produce and exchange reliable digital documents for use throughout the publishing workflow. GWG membership is comprised of industry associations and suppliers whose goal is to establish and share process specifications for best practices in graphic arts workflows. (www.gwg.org)

Press Releases

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
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
The Ghent PDF Workgroup Releases Downloadable Specifications for Microsoft Office Document Printing (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Free, easy-to-use downloads automatically make PDFs created from Office applications ready to print.
March 12, 2008
Ghent PDF Workgroup Launches the Soft-Proofing Ticket (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
The Ghent PDF Workgroup (GWG), an international organization comprised of users, associations and developers building best practices for publishing workflows; today announces the launch of the Soft-Proofing Ticket, an easy way for end-users to have additional, essential information about the approval conditions.
November 20, 2007
Ghent PDF Workgroup Announces Important 2007 Updates to PDF/X-3 Plus Specifications (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
Well-known industry experts developed and tested PDF/X Plus 3v3 specifications; free downloads at www.gwg.org.
October 19, 2007
BCT Using GWG Test Service (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
BCT International (Business Cards Tomorrow), the largest wholesaler of thermographed (raised) and flat offset commercial stationery products in North America, is implementing a total digital PDF Workflow using the Ghent Output Suite, a series of workflow tests developed by the Ghent PDF Workgroup (GWG), the two organizations announced today.
July 26, 2007
GWG Celebrates Fifth Anniversary (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
The Ghent Workgroup (GWG) has become one of the world’s most respected graphic arts best practice organizations, the group says on the occasion of its fifth anniversary. Chairperson David Zwang attributes the international association’s viability and solid credibility to the work of the group’s 45 members, all recognized as technological leaders and experts, and contributing their time and efforts on a completely voluntary basis.
July 24, 2007

GWG Announces 4 New PDF Workflow Specifications for Two Additional Markets: Large Format Digital Printing and Screen Printing (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)

Kraft Foods Inc. and Square Test Newly-Released Ghent PDF Workgroup Packaging Specifications (.doc) (.pdf) (.html)
2+ Years of Major International, Collaborative Effort Yields Packaging Specifications Proven to Reduce Time-To-Market
January 3, 2007
Ghent PDF Workgroup Releases 2005 Specifications (.doc) (.pdf)
September 11, 2005
Ghent PDF Workgroup Announces New Members in 2005 (.doc) (.pdf)
September 11, 2005
Ghent PDF Workgroup Unleashed! Seminar (.doc) (.pdf)
July 18, 2005
Ghent PDF Workgroup Testing Progresses with Support from Italy (.doc) (.pdf)
June 29, 2005
Ghent PDF Workgroup’s Color Management Subcommittee Marks Significant Progress with PDF/X-3 Workflow Testing (.doc) (.pdf)
June 29, 2005
Ghent PDF Workgroup & IPA Workflow RoundUP Results (.doc) (.pdf)
June 13, 2005
Ghent PDF Workgroup White Paper, PDF Specifications in Practice, Now Available (.doc) (.pdf)
June 6, 2005
Ghent PDF Workgroup Gears Up for PRINT 05! (.doc) (.pdf)
May 26, 2005
IPA to Employ Ghent PDF Workgroup Workflow Test Files in 1st Workflow Roundup (.doc) (.pdf)
April 26, 2005

Apago Joins Ghent PDF Workgroup (.doc) (.pdf)

Ghent PDF Workgroup Announces North American Packaging Subcommittee Meeting at CMM International (.doc) (.pdf)
January 17, 2005
Ghent PDF Workgroup's Major Progress Fuels Expansion & Aggressive Goal-Setting for 2005 (.doc) (.pdf)
January 17, 2005
Ghent Workgroup Retains HSPR Public Relations (.doc) (.pdf)
December 16, 2004

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