Exhibit

Orlando, Fla. – January 20, 2012 – The Printing Association of Florida’s Graphics of the Americas Expo & Conference (GOA) is excited to announce that a highly anticipated show feature will take place again this year: the Wide Format Print Shop Live! Sponsored by Caldera, this in-depth series of free wide format-centric sessions – as well as live demonstrations at the Wide Format Print Shop Live! in booth #395 – will take place at GOA, March 1-3, 2012, at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

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Free seminars and live demonstrations

The Wide Format Print Shop Live! seminars are not to be missed by anyone in the wide format space. Visitors hear straight from the experts while engaging in free seminars that provide a solid framework for growing their business. The latest industry topics and how-to’s being presented include: Evaluating Wide Format Inkjet Presses; Purchasing the Right Wide Format Equipment for the Right Job; and highlights about what’s hottest in this growing part of the print landscape.

Caldera will also be holding demonstrations of its award-winning, production-orientated print and print-to-cut workflow programs for large- and grand-format peripherals, at the Wide Format Print Shop Live! booth.

“GOA has become the trusted resource for printers and industry professionals to hear about recent trends, and even more importantly, how they can realistically be implemented into real business scenarios,” says George Ryan, GOA president. “Attendees and exhibitors appreciate the expert, first-hand knowledge that Wide Format Print Shop Live! speakers deliver. Visitors should be sure to mark this on their agendas.”

Wide Format Print Shop Live! Seminar Schedule

In addition to the many free bonus sessions and exciting show floor features already on tap for the 37th annual show, the following sessions will be hosted at the Wide Format Print Shop Live! exhibit:

How to Evaluate Wide Format Inkjet Press

Dr. Mark Bohan – Vice President of Research, Printing Industries of America

Fri., Mar. 2, 2012 – 3:30 – 4:30 pm

Sat., Mar. 3, 2012 – 10:30 – 11:30 pm

Wide-format inkjet has many different print engines with various capabilities dependent on technology and application. Evaluating the inkjet device requires assessing both the mechanical performance as well as the RIP capabilities in combination with the printer. Evaluating the mechanical performance will include tests to evaluate the nozzle performance for blockages, the bleed created by the ink/substrate combinations, the resolution that can be achieved at particular press speeds, the text quality, and the full color gamut. To complement this, the RIP capabilities need to be assessed for several characteristics, including overprinting, font formats, transparency, RGB/CMYK conversion, spot color handling, and images containing device-independent colors. Learn how to carry out a complete evaluation of a press and the importance of the different characteristics.

Purchasing the Right Wide Format Equipment for the Right Job

Nicholas Hellmuth – Expert in Wide Format Digital Printing Technology

Thurs., Mar. 1, 2012 – 10:30 – 11:30 am

Fri., Mar. 2, 2012 – 10:30 – 11:30 am

There are many wide format digital printing options on the market. This session will explore the benefits of the different technologies and substrates and help attendees decide which technology is the best for them. Learn about the applications that are best suited for UV curable printing, eco solvent inks, latex inks, and metallic inks. Understand the productivity considerations when buying roll to roll systems, UV Flatbed, and a combination UV flatbed and roll to roll digital printing systems.

Explore the wider opportunities with FESPA

Duncan MacOwan – Head of Events and New Media, FESPA

Thurs., Mar. 1, 2012 – 2:00 – 3:00 pm

Fri., Mar. 2, 2012 – 2:00 – 3:00 pm

Drawing on FESPA’s extensive body of research into the global wide format printing sector and the myriad market niches the sector serves, Duncan will highlight what’s hottest in this growing part of the print landscape. Explore what products that have the greatest growth opportunities.

Registration

To register for GOA 2012, or for more information about show features like Wide Format Print Shop Live!, please visit: www.goa2012.com, or call +1 407-240-8009.

About Printing Association of Florida (PAF)

The Printing Association of Florida is one of the most active and influential printing associations in North America, with headquarters in Orlando, Fla. More than 400 Florida-based graphic arts companies consider PAF their ultimate business partner. Governed by an all-volunteer board of directors elected by its membership, PAF is a not-for-profit association representing the interests of the graphic arts industry throughout the state. PAF is affiliated with Printing Industries of America, the world’s largest graphic arts trade association, making PAF members a part of the largest, most comprehensive graphic arts advocacy organization in the world. PAF is located at 6275 Hazeltine National Drive, Orlando, FL 32822, by phone: (407) 240-8009 Fax: (407) 240-8333, and on the Web at www.flprint.org.

About Graphics of the Americas (GOA)

Now in its 37th year, Graphics of the Americas is produced annually by Printing Association of Florida, Inc., an industry trade association. GOA 2012 is scheduled for March 1-3, 2012 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. GOA is one of the graphic communications industry’s largest annual combined exposition and conference in the U.S. With worldwide attendance, GOA is a unique event that attracts over 9,500 printers, designers, and creative professionals from North America, Central America, South America and the Caribbean. To register or for more information, call 1-800-331-0461, or visit: www.goa2012.com.

All products and services are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners and are hereby acknowledged.

Media Contact:

Amanda L. Kliegl

HSPR

407-346-9800

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Complimentary attendee pass available at

Orlando, Fla. – December 6, 2011 - Graphics of the Americas Conference & Expo (GOA) is the one-stop event of 2012, where attendees rendezvous with the world’s foremost experts to see the latest in printing and graphic arts technology, live. Many free events are being offered to show attendees, and, for a limited time, complimentary attendee passes can be accessed on the GOA website, here. GOA takes place March 1-3, 2012, at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

GOA rolls out the red carpet for its attendees by teaming up with industry leaders to provide further education through its live demonstrations and specialized bonus sessions.

George Ryan, GOA president, says, “You will be hard-pressed to find another conference and expo that offers as many myriad learning opportunities in such an exciting format – not to mention at no cost – as GOA. Each year we succeed in featuring the hottest trends and practical demonstrations so that attendees can see, first-hand, the immediate opportunities available to them to both grow and prosper in today’s marketplace.”

GOA attendees get the red carpet treatment
In its 37^th year, GOA sees attendees return to take advantage of new product and technologies being showcased and often, debuting, by the large number of exhibitors. Attendees also maximize their show investment by attending the free events made available to them throughout the show.

A sampling of show floor events at GOA 2012 include, but are not limited to:

The Expo Theater

Ten powerful, future-oriented sessions are on the tap at the easily accessible Expo Theater located directly on the show floor. Sessions geared toward the latest market trends are presented by executives from exhibiting companies at the show.

Direct-to-Garment Center

In the Direct-to-Garment Center, attendees get a first-hand look at digital garment decoration technologies. Attendees can scour the area for solutions that fit their needs – and to learn techniques, tips, tricks and trends to improve production accuracy and prevent errors.

Wide Format Print Shop Live!

A show favorite, visitors engage in this innovative and live, end-to-end workflow platform. Production managers are invited to bring real job files that are test-run on an array of digital technologies, software, and consumables, to reflect a live working environment right on the show floor. Observe the “how-to” area, hosted by Dr. Mark Bohan, Vice President, Technology and Research, Printing Industries of America; to discover the best way to employ technologies and optimize production efficiency, as well as to take note of a variety of innovative applications.

Vehicle Wrap Center

The Vehicle Wrap Center features live vehicle wrap demonstrations of vinyl installations by MUTOH and Arlon. Installers get firsthand tips, tricks and techniques to improve their skills, and graphic imagers can use this area to connect with qualified installers. Graphics are printed by the 64″ ValueJet 1614 using Arlon’s DPF 6000XRP, a 2-mil gloss white cast film with bubble releasing, tinted, repositionable, permanent pressure-sensitive adhesive.

Vehicle Wrap Cup

Back by popular demand, FESPA presents the vehicle wrap competition where the “wrap stars” of the Americas region will be pitted against each other and the clock to find the FESPA Wrap Cup Champion of the Americas.

Bonus Sessions

Each year, GOA organizes free Bonus Sessions that focus on technology trends having a positive impact on attendees’ businesses. The following sessions address some of the foremost topics at the current time in the industry:

Increase Response Rates through Integrated Digital Print and Electronic Media

David Murphy, HP

Thursday, March 1 – 10:30 – 11:45 am

This presentation offers proof of how digital print – when strategically integrated with social media, email, and other electronic technologies – generates higher response rates and greater customer engagement than pure electronic channels can yield on their own.

Color Management

Heidelberg

Thursday, March 1 – 2:00 – 3:15 pm

In a fast-paced, one and a half-hour Q&A format, Heidelberg experts answer questions about how to reduce makeready times; how to save labor and material costs with existing equipment; how to determine actual production costs for specific customers; and information about G7 certification.

Maximizing Efficiencies through Automation

Steve Miller, Kodak

Friday, March 2 – 2:00 – 3:15 pm

The challenges in today’s marketplace require true automation and integration to separate best-in-class print service providers from their competition. Whether you are a package printer, or specialize in publishing or commercial print, success lies on investments being utilized to their fullest potential. By automating and integrating business production workflow systems, printers will drive costs out of their workflow systems through increased visibility, streamlined efficiencies, reduction of manual touch points and minimizing human error.

Sponsorship opportunities  

A limited number of sponsorship packages are available for show floor sessions and events. For more information, please visit: www.goa2012.com , or call 407-240-8009 to speak with a member of the GOA sales team.

About Printing Association of Florida (PAF)

The Printing Association of Florida is one of the most active and influential printing associations in North America, with headquarters in Orlando, Fla. More than 400 Florida-based graphic arts companies consider PAF their ultimate business partner. Governed by an all-volunteer board of directors elected by its membership, PAF is a not-for-profit association representing the interests of the graphic arts industry throughout the state. PAF is affiliated with Printing Industries of America, the world’s largest graphic arts trade association, making PAF members a part of the largest, most comprehensive graphic arts advocacy organization in the world. PAF is located at 6275 Hazeltine National Drive, Orlando, FL 32822, by phone: (407) 240-8009 Fax: (407) 240-8333, and on the Web at www.flprint.org.

About Graphics of the Americas (GOA)

Now in its 37th year, Graphics of the Americas is produced annually by Printing Association of Florida, Inc., an industry trade association. GOA 2012 is scheduled for March 1-3, 2012 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. GOA is one of the graphic communications industry’s largest annual combined exposition and conference in the U.S. With worldwide attendance, GOA is a unique event that attracts over 9,500 printers, designers, and creative professionals from North America, Central America, South America and the Caribbean. To register or for more information, call 1-800-331-0461, or visit: www.goa2012.com.

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All products and services are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners and are hereby acknowledged.

Media Contact:

Amanda L. Kliegl

HSPR

407-346-9800

amanda@helenesmith.com

Renowned conference offers 10 tracks with cutting edge sessions in English and Spanish

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Orlando, Fla. – November 1, 2011 – The Printing Association of Florida (PAF) today announces its line up of educational sessions being presented at the annual Graphics of the Americas Expo and Conference (GOA). GOA 2012 takes place March 1-3, 2012 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

GOA is renowned for its standout offering of comprehensive technical training where new strategies and best practices are provided to attendees in order to help understand emerging markets, cultivate new prospects, and deepen relationships with current customers. Over 9,800 professionals from around the world attend GOA and, of that, a large number participate in the highly anticipated sessions.

“With technology rapidly changing and constantly being updated, our goal is to bring on the best presenters in the business speaking to the hottest topics and trends at the time,” says George Ryan, PAF President.

“The number of participants attending our educational tracks continues to increase each year. This is a satisfying validation of our effort to create an all-encompassing program to serve every niche in the industry.”

This year, attendees have ten educational conference tracks from which to choose, including: Prepress/Production; Digital Printing; Sales/Marketing; Management; Wide Format; Illustration & Design; Photoshop; Web & Interactive; InDesign; and Acrobat & PDF.

GOA 2012 Conference Schedule
Upon popular request, seminars will again this year be presented in both English and Spanish. The full schedule can be accessed here. A few sessions highlights – not to be missed – include, but are not limited to:

Thursday, March 1, 2012

• InDesign CS5.5 Tips & Tricks for Long Documents – Chad Chelius
• How Small Commercial Printers Survive & Thrive – Howie Fenton
• UV Advantages and Best Practices – Ray Prince
• How to Make Money with Wide Format Printing – David King
• Perfect Printing and PDF Creation – Chad Chelius

Friday, March 2, 2012

• Waste Reduction – Best Practices – Ray Prince
• Six Ways to Increase the Effectiveness of Variable Data Printing – Howie Fenton
• How to Use Social Media to Earn Trust & Build Credibility – Corey Perlman
• QR Codes and Augmented Reality: A Roadmap from Print-to-Web – Joe Marin
• New Technologies in Wide Format Printing – Nicholas Hellmuth

Saturday, March 3, 2012

• Best Practices for Printing Estimating & Planning – Craig Press
• Getting Creative with Photoshop and Illustrator – Jennifer Smith
• Getting Started with Web Design, HTML and Dreamweaver – Jeremy Osborn

Seminars in Spanish
For the fifth consecutive year, GOA is proud to offer a series of seminars in Spanish to serve the 40% of Graphics of the Americas attendees attending from Latin American countries. For the full schedule of seminars presented in Spanish, click here: http://www.graphicsoftheamericas.com/conferences/spanish.html.

Graphics of the Americas 2012
Graphics of the Americas 2012 takes place on March 1-3, 2012 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Exhibition space is limited, but still available. To register as an exhibitor or attendee, or for more information, please visit: www.goa2012.com.

About Printing Association of Florida (PAF)
The Printing Association of Florida is one of the most active and influential printing associations in North America, with headquarters in Orlando, Fla. More than 400 Florida-based graphic arts companies consider PAF their ultimate business partner. Governed by an all-volunteer board of directors elected by its membership, PAF is a not-for-profit association representing the interests of the graphic arts industry throughout the state. PAF is affiliated with Printing Industries of America, the world’s largest graphic arts trade association, making PAF members a part of the largest, most comprehensive graphic arts advocacy organization in the world. PAF is located at 6275 Hazeltine National Drive, Orlando, FL 32822, by phone: (407) 240-8009 Fax: (407) 240-8333, and on the Web at www.flprint.org.

About Graphics of the Americas (GOA)
Now in its 37th year, Graphics of the Americas is produced annually by Printing Association of Florida, Inc., an industry trade association. GOA 2012 is scheduled for March 1-3, 2012 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. GOA is one of the graphic communications industry’s largest annual combined exposition and conference in the U.S. With worldwide attendance, GOA is a unique event that attracts over 9,500 printers, designers, and creative professionals from North America, Central America, South America and the Caribbean. To register or for more information, call 1-800-331-0461, or visit: www.goa2012.com.

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All products and services are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners and are hereby acknowledged.

Media Contact:

Amanda L. Kliegl
HSPR
407-346-9800
amanda@helenesmith.com

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 Orlando, Fla. – October 26, 2011 - The Printing Association of Florida (PAF), producer of the Graphics of the Americas Expo & Conference (GOA), today announces that Haymarket Publishing’s PrintWeek magazine will produce the GOA 2012 Show Daily.

George Ryan, GOA President, says, “We are pleased to have PrintWeek come on board as the producer of the highly anticipated Show Daily publication for our 2012 show. PrintWeek is highly respected in the industry, and will undoubtedly be a great fit with the show this year.”

The 16-page Show Daily – with versions available in both English and Spanish – will be produced directly on site during the three-day event. A dedicated PrintWeek team will report live from the show floor as well as cover the range of top-notch educational sessions, bringing visitors the latest news, product launches, sales, and more.

Over 3,000 copies will be printed each day and distributed throughout the venue. Though PrintWeek currently produces online content for the U.S. printing industry, the GOA Show Daily will mark the debut of PrintWeek’s first printed publication in the U.S.

“We’re thrilled that PrintWeek’s first steps in the U.S. with a printed product are at the Graphics of the Americas show,” says Wayne Morgan, digital publisher, Haymarket Business Media. “It’s great to bring our ethos of quality business journalism to a new market and we’re confident we’ll find a welcome home here.”

Matt Whipp, online editor, PrintWeek, adds, “With three events at the same location to cover in both English and Spanish, and an economy finally heading back in the right direction, we are starting our U.S. journey in a really exciting place, and at a really exciting time.”

Graphics of the Americas 2012

Celebrating 37 years, GOA is one of the printing industry’s largest, annual combined exposition and education events in the U.S. With worldwide attendance, GOA is a unique event that attracts printers, designers, and creative professionals from over 90 countries. The combined expo & conference addresses the needs of both end-users and printers, with a one-of-a-kind showcase for the convergence of knowledge, products and technology.

GOA provides a world-class educational program with select bilingual sessions, and hands-on training labs and vendor tutorials right on the show floor.

To register or for more information, please visit: www.goa2012.com.

About PrintWeek

PrintWeek is part of Haymarket Media Group, the largest privately owned magazine publisher, and one of the fastest growing media companies, in the UK. The principal business is centered around its consumer, business, professional and customer publications. These are complemented by digital platforms and live events, including extensive exhibitions, conferences and awards. The Group’s global expansion comes from wholly owned subsidiaries, joint ventures and extensive licensing of key magazines to other publishers. For more information see www.haymarketgroup.com.

About Printing Association of Florida (PAF)

The Printing Association of Florida is one of the most active and influential printing associations in North America, with headquarters in Orlando, Fla. More than 400 Florida-based graphic arts companies consider PAF their ultimate business partner. Governed by an all-volunteer board of directors elected by its membership, PAF is a not-for-profit association representing the interests of the graphic arts industry throughout the state. PAF is affiliated with Printing Industries of America, the world’s largest graphic arts trade association, making PAF members a part of the largest, most comprehensive graphic arts advocacy organization in the world. PAF is located at 6275 Hazeltine National Drive, Orlando, FL 32822, by phone: (407) 240-8009 Fax: (407) 240-8333, and: www.flprint.org.

About Graphics of the Americas (GOA)

Now in its 37th year, Graphics of the Americas is produced annually by Printing Association of Florida, Inc., an industry trade association. GOA 2012 is scheduled for March 1-3, 2012 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. GOA is one of the graphic communications industry’s largest annual combined exposition and conference in the U.S. With worldwide attendance, GOA is a unique event that attracts over 9,500 printers, designers, and creative professionals from North America, Central America, South America and the Caribbean. To register or for more information, call 1-800-331-0461, or visit: www.goa2012.com.

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All products and services are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners and are hereby acknowledged.

Media Contact:

Amanda L. Kliegl

HSPR

407-346-9800

amanda@helenesmith.com

Presented by CONLATINGRAF and PAF/GOA in conjunction

with its Spring Assembly & GALA Awards Reception

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Orlando, Fla. – October 11, 2011 - The Printing Association of Florida (PAF) today announces that CONLATINGRAF, the Confederation of Latin American Printing Associations, will honor the winners of its XVIII Theobaldo de Nigris printing competition in Miami, Fla., during the annual Graphics of the Americas (GOA) show. GOA 2012 takes place March 1-3, 2012 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

The Theobaldo de Nigris printing competition was conceived in 1991. The competition showcases the vast abilities of the printing industries of its 15 member countries. The name Theobaldo de Nigris pays homage to one of the leaders of CONLATINGRAF, a founder of the Brazilian printing association, Abigraf, who was instrumental in the integration of the Latin American printing industries.

This is the first time that the CONLATINGRAF printing awards ceremony will be held in conjunction with the coveted Graphic Arts Leaders of the America Awards celebration, and CONLATINGRAF’s spring assembly.

“The Theobaldo de Nigris awards showcase the outstanding quality of printing in Latin America. Printers in Latin America have invested in new technology over the past two years and this is reflected in the quality of printing. We are excited to host the awards,” says George Ryan, President of Printing Association of Florida.

Judging and exhibition of the winning pieces
Judging for the CONLATINGRAF competition takes place in October 2011 in Montevideo, Uruguay. The winners will be announced on March 1, 2012 at the Graphic Arts Leaders of the Americas annual Awards reception and banquet being held at 7:00 p.m. on March 1, 2012, in the Treetop Ballroom at Jungle Island in Miami, Fla. The winning pieces will be exhibited at the CONLATINGRAF booth in the Graphics of the Americas show.

Graphics of the Americas 2012
Graphics of the Americas 2012 takes place on March 1-3, 2012 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. To register or for more information, please visit: www.goa2012.com.

About Printing Association of Florida (PAF)
The Printing Association of Florida is one of the most active and influential printing associations in North America, with headquarters in Orlando, Fla. More than 400 Florida-based graphic arts companies consider PAF their ultimate business partner. Governed by an all-volunteer board of directors elected by its membership, PAF is a not-for-profit association representing the interests of the graphic arts industry throughout the state. PAF is affiliated with Printing Industries of America, the world’s largest graphic arts trade association, making PAF members a part of the largest, most comprehensive graphic arts advocacy organization in the world. PAF is located at 6275 Hazeltine National Drive, Orlando, FL 32822, by phone: (407) 240-8009 Fax: (407) 240-8333, and on the Web at www.flprint.org.

About Graphics of the Americas (GOA)
Now in its 37th year, Graphics of the Americas is produced annually by Printing Association of Florida, Inc., an industry trade association. GOA 2012 is scheduled for March 1-3, 2012 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. GOA is one of the graphic communications industry’s largest annual combined exposition and conference in the U.S. With worldwide attendance, GOA is a unique event that attracts over 9,500 printers, designers, and creative professionals from North America, Central America, South America and the Caribbean. To register or for more information, call 1-800-331-0461, or visit: www.goa2012.com.

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All products and services are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners and are hereby acknowledged.

Media Contact:

Amanda L. Kliegl
HSPR
407-346-9800
amanda@helenesmith.com

Free, Live GWG Seminar

Limited seating!

A special invitation from the Chairman of the GWG, David Zwang.

To All Publishers, Printers, Production Pros, Agencies, and Designers

You have an exclusive opportunity to talk and listen to the World’s Production Experts, in person, at a Free, Live GWG Seminar sponsored by Taga Italia on Wed., October 26.

Members of the GWG are holding their quarterly meeting in Milan, and you can take advantage of them all being in one city, at the same time, at this free seminar.

You’ll hear directly from top software developers, publishers, analysts, and printers, including industry experts.

The GWG is the industry association that develops best practices and free tools for your benefit. We’ll tell you all about the new PDF specifications we’re working on, and how to avoid problems by using our test suites, and much more.

When?

Wednesday, October 26, from 1.30-5.30 pm

Where?

Milan, Italy

GRAND VISCONTI PALACE

Viale Isonzo, 14 – 20135 Milano – website

Agenda:

13.30: GWG intro

- David Zwang, Publishing Process Consultant, and Chairman, GWG

14.00: PDF and the forest of ISO standards; how PDF/X builds on top of PDF, and information about the other standards that are, or could be relevant

- David van Driessche, CTO, FourPees

14.30: The current PDF/X-Plus GWG specifications and what is coming Next

- Peter Kleinheider, PrePress Consultant & Workflow Customization, Inpetto

15.00: The PDF/X-Ready organization, and how they are working with specifications that allow PDF/X-4 transparency and other issues

- Peter Kleinheider, PrePress Consultant & Workflow Customization, Inpetto

15.30: Coffee break

16.00: Using metadata to enhance a workflow; an explanation of what job tickets the GWG develops and what you can do with them in practice

- Andy Psarianos, F E Bumarman Limited

16.30: GWG Output Suite

Using the GWG Output Suite to test your software, hardware and workflow settings- Didier Haazen, VIGC

17.00: NextPub Beta; an introduction to the new NextPub specification, and how it could change emedia production

- Dianne Kennedy, VP of Emerging Technologies, IDEAlliance

17.30: Q&A with all speakers

RSVP: send an email to info@gwg.org with your

• Full name

• Email address

• Subject Line: I will attend the Milan GWG seminar

Members:

AIDO,Adobe Systems Incorporated, AdStream Pty Ltd, Agfa Graphics, Associated Newspapers, bleuprocess, BPIF – British Printing Industries Federation, BVDM – Bundesverband Druck und Medien e.V., callas Software GmbH, NUV – Cebucco, CGS Publishing Technologies International GmbH, CMBO – Brancheorganisatie voor de communicatiemedia, Dalim Software GmbH, DDPFF – Den Danske Presses Fællesindkøbs-Forening, Eastman Kodak Company/Graphic Communications Group, EFI, Enfocus NV, ERA – European Rotogravure Association e.V., EskoArtwork, FE Burman, Febelgra VZW, FESPA Ltd, Four Pees bvba, FTA, Global Graphics Software Ltd, GMG GmbH & C° KG, IDEAlliance, Inc., IDP Groep, Litografia Rosés, S.A., Médiagraf, Medibel+ VZW, One Vision Software AG, PDFX-Ready, Phototype, Printing Industries of America, PublishingTools4You, Quark, rotasjon.no, Remote Director, Ryerson University, Sagam, Sanoma Magazines Belgium NV, Screen Europe BV, soluzionisubito, Square, Taga Italia, UNIC, University of Wuppertal, VIGC – Vlaams Innovatiecentrum voor Grafische Communicatie vzw, VSD – Verband der Schweizer Druckindustrie.

ORLANDO – August 22, 2011 – Forty-two of Florida’s top printing and graphic communications firms were recognized with 223 prestigious print awards at Loew’s Royal Pacific Hotel, during the reception that is the traditional highlight of the 24 year-old Award event produced by  Printing Association of Florida. Ten Florida high schools and universities were awarded numerous Best of Category, Award of Excellence, and Honorable Mention recognitions.

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Six Florida companies went on to take home 7 Benny Awards at the national level, where a total of 36 Florida projects were recognized in Printing Industries of America’s Premier Print Awards competition. Printing Industries of America is the world’s largest graphic arts association. The six companies enjoying top honors are: Associated Printing Productions, Inc. (APPI); Lauderdale Graphics; National Communications, LLC; Progressive Communications; Rapid Press, Inc., and Southeastern Printing, which was awarded the Benny for two projects.

“The Sunshine State’s hospitality industries continue to make up a large part of the work commissioned here, but we are also seeing increasing numbers of Fortune 500 and 1000 companies turning to Florida’s high-quality, progressive, and full service communications firms for their traditional, as well as digital and multi-channel, capabilities,” said George Ryan, CEO and President of the Printing Association of Florida, an affiliate of Printing Industries of America. Examples of Florida printing firms’ clients represented in the Award-winning pool include Bacardi, Harley Davidson, and The World-Residences at Sea.

Ryan went on to thank the Florida Print Award Weekend sponsors: Fujifilm, Greenstar Recycling, Heidelberg, HP, Mac Papers, Océ, Xerox and xpedx.

Trophy winners at the Florida Awards are those who secured “Best of” category or “Best in Show” distinctions. The following table provides the details for these particular winners.

Ryan shared the stage with Jim Ronecker, Chairman of the PAF Board of Directors, and Art Abbott, Immediate Past Chairman of the PAF Board of Directors, during Award presentations. In one particularly touching moment, PAF Board Member Rich Sierra announced that the Best of Show Student Division Award has been named the Charles DePalma Award. The award was named in memory of DePalma, who was very active in the Printing Association of Florida throughout his career. Charles DePalma’s wife, Mary DePalma, presented the Award to Erin Love Taylor of Santa Fe Community College.

Another special guest at the banquet was Marilyn Monroe (i.e., an impersonator from Universal Studios Orlando), who presented the awards to the trophy-winning companies and posed for photos. Marilyn also stayed and mingled with guests at the Industry Appreciation Party, sponsored by Mac Papers, after the Awards banquet.

A gallery of Event Images are available on Flickr at: http://www.flickr.com//photos/pafgraf/sets/72157627464567670/show/

A list of all winners follows this release.

About Printing Association of Florida (PAF) The Printing Association of Florida is one of the most active and influential printing associations in North America, occupying a headquarters in Orlando, Fla. More than 400 Florida-based graphic arts companies consider the PAF their ultimate business partner. Governed by an all-volunteer board of directors elected by its membership, the PAF is a not-for-profit association representing the interests of the graphic arts industry throughout the state. PAF is affiliated with Printing Industries of America, the world’s largest graphic arts trade association, making PAF members a part of the largest, most comprehensive graphic arts advocacy organization in the world. PAF is located at 6275 Hazeltine National Drive, Orlando, FL 32822, by phone: (407) 240-8009 Fax: (407) 240-8333, and on the Web at www.flprint.org.

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Contact:

Helene Smith

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1.321.388.6511

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2011 Florida Print Awards — List of Winners

Finch Paper and Printing Industries of America’s Joe Marin present HOW Design Conference session:

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Glens Falls, NY – June 23, 2011 – Finch Paper and Printing Industries of America team-up to present Digital Printing Essentials: What You Need to Know to Create Top-Notch Print Projects, a comprehensive session to be held Saturday, June 25 at 3:45 pm in Room Columbus C-F, at the HOW Design Conference. Attendees will be the first to receive copies from the first run of the limited edition Digital Field Guide. The first dozen attendees to enter the session will receive autographed versions.

Leading the presentation is the Guide’s co-author, expert trainer Joe Marin. Today Senior Analyst, Digital Technologies at Printing Industries of America, Marin says that Digital Printing Essentials offers immediately useable, real-world best practices and tips to designers for digital print projects. “This is not the one you’ll walk away from, scratching your head and thinking, ‘wow, I need to go through that again; did I write down the presenter’s email?’”

“No,” Marin says, emphatically. “This is the one where you’ll be pulling your Mac out of your bag as you walk, thinking, ‘is there a place to sit down? I really want to try some of those techniques – now!’”

This special HOW Design Conference session is a crash course in how to maximize results – and the “wow” factor – when designing for digital print. During the session, Marin will demonstrate techniques for generating smart, creative, and beautiful digital print jobs. He will additionally address best practices for managing color, transparency, gradients, variable data and more.

Marin and his colleagues at Printing Industries have been learning, and subsequently teaching, digital design through output — on the job — since Apple installed its first Power Macintosh 7500 in the Printing Industries Lab in 1995, says Marin, author of dozens of graphic arts production books, guides, reports and training curricula for traditional and digital design and production. He is also the lead instructor in the best-selling Printing Industries of America workshop, Orientation to the Graphic Arts. In addition to public workshops; Marin develops, and leads, custom training programs for major industry manufacturers and suppliers.

His work as a veteran speaker on color management, PDF workflow, preparing print-ready files, web-to-print, and business-related issues has made Marin one of the Industry’s most-in-demand speakers.

Special session bonus: free, limited edition Digital Field Guide
And, for the first time ever, session attendees will see – and receive – the new, collaborative 70-page Digital Field Guide. The comprehensive guide contains design considerations for digital printing. Components include a basic breakout of current printing technology, including digital presses; and it delves specifically into designing for digital to produce optimal results.

“Our research for the Digital Field Guide allowed us to uncover and include many of the unique considerations necessary for both designers and printers to produce a job successfully on a digital press,” says Marin. “This very succinct guide serves as a roadmap and shows that Finch is committed to supporting the success of designers and printers in the digital printing market.”

For more information about Finch Paper, visit booth #416 at the HOW Design Conference, or go to: www.finchpaper.com.

About Finch Paper
Finch Paper is widely recognized for the quality of its uncoated printing papers, its industry-leading customer service, and its commitment to sustainable forestry. Finch Premium Blend, Finch Fine® text and cover, Finch Casa Opaque, Finch Opaque and the Finch Digital portfolio are popular choices for corporate marketing materials, direct mail, book publishing, and business office use. All Finch Premium Blend, Finch Fine® and Finch Casa Opaque products are Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain-of-Custody Certified, and all of the fiber utilized by Finch Paper across its product line is certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI) program. As part of a landmark environmental partnership with The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Finch foresters manage more than 100,000 acres of forestland owned by TNC in New York’s famed Adirondack Region.

Finch Paper samples and swatchbooks can be ordered at www.finchpaper.com. For more information on Finch Paper, please call (800) 833-9983 or contact your local Finch Paper merchant (directory available at http://finchpaper.com/find-distributors/index.php).

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Exclusive Digital Field Guide, Co-Authored by Printing Industries of America’s Digital Printing Council, will Premier in Limited Edition Release

Finch is in the House Contest Marks 1^st Anniversary

Glens Falls, NY – June 13, 2011 – Finch Paper is bringing an unmatched combination of paper solutions and design resources for creative professionals to Finch exhibit #416 at the HOW Design Conference in Chicago, June 24-27.

The show focus is the debut of the Digital Field Guide, co-authored by Printing Industries of America’s Digital Printing Council (DPC), in a limited, first-edition run. The Finch is in the House contest is also marking its first anniversary at the HOW conference.

New, comprehensive Digital Field Guide for Designers
Finch will unveil its brand new Digital Field Guide for designers, produced in conjunction with the Printing Industries of America’s Digital Printing Council. The 70-page, comprehensive guide contains design considerations for digital printing. Components include a basic breakout of current printing technology, including digital presses; and it delves specifically into designing for digital to produce optimal results.

With the vast growth of digital printing being utilized for brochures, booklets, marketing collateral, and related materials; the Digital Field Guide – and top-performing Finch digital solutions – are ideal for designers working at universities, corporate in-plants, and non-profit organizations printing shorter runs and using variable data to obtain higher response rates.

Finch Fine iD and Finch Fine Color Copy – Digital Performance Superstars
Finch Fine iD is a superior uncoated sheet for HP Indigo presses, offered at an affordable price point. It is photo-certified and three-star rated (best performing for Indigo) by RIT’s Printing Applications Laboratory. Benefits include increased color densities, 100% Electroink® adhesion, and a super smooth feel. Finch Fine iD is available in the widest range of basis weights – from 50 lb. text to 130 lb. double-thick cover – and in a highly desirable Vanilla shade.

Finch Fine Color Copy is one of the brightest and smoothest papers on the market for full-process color printing and copying. This high-quality sheet is ideal for digital production printing on the Xerox iGen, Kodak Nexpress, and Canon imagePRESS; and features FSC® certification and 10% post-consumer recycled fiber to meet corporate requirements.

Special Finch/DPC HOW Design Conference Session
HOW Design Conference attendees will have the opportunity to see the Digital Field Guide for the first time during the Digital Printing Essentials: What You Need to Know to Create Top-Notch Print Projects session, presented by Joe Marin, Senior Analyst, Digital Technologies, Printing Industries of America. Presented by Printing Industries’ Digital Printing Council and Finch Paper, the session is scheduled for Saturday, June 25, at 3:45 pm. *Note that this session is first-come, first-served.

Finch is in the House: Design Within Reach contest
Designers also have the opportunity to take part in the Finch is in the House contest, which marks its first anniversary at the HOW Conference. The current contest phase runs through July 25, and entrants will have a chance to win one of five gift cards to Design Within Reach, the well-known modern design furniture and accessories outpost. Entries can be accessed here: http://finchpaper.com/call-for-samples/. Submissions from past Finch is in the House entrants will be on display at the Finch Paper booth #416.

For more information about Finch Paper, please visit: www.finchpaper.com.

About Finch Paper
Finch Paper is widely recognized for the quality of its uncoated printing papers, its industry-leading customer service, and its commitment to sustainable forestry. Finch Premium Blend, Finch Fine® text and cover, Finch Casa Opaque, Finch Opaque and the Finch Digital portfolio are popular choices for corporate marketing materials, direct mail, book publishing, and business office use. All Finch Premium Blend, Finch Fine® and Finch Casa Opaque products are Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain-of-Custody Certified, and all of the fiber utilized by Finch Paper across its product line is certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI) program. As part of a landmark environmental partnership with The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Finch foresters manage more than 100,000 acres of forestland owned by TNC in New York’s famed Adirondack Region.

Finch Paper samples and swatchbooks can be ordered at www.finchpaper.com. For more information on Finch Paper, please call (800) 833-9983 or contact your local Finch Paper merchant (directory available at http://finchpaper.com/find-distributors/index.php).

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All products and services are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners and are hereby acknowledged.

Media contact:
Helene Smith
HSPR
+1 321 388 6511
smith@helenesmith.com

Glens Falls, NY – May 27, 2011 – Finch Paper will showcase popular offset and digital papers – including its line of high-performance inkjet papers – at the IPMA Conference in Charleston, South Carolina, June 5-9, 2011. Representing Finch at IPMA is Connie Sukeforth Harrison, recently appointed to the Finch management team. Harrison is stocking samples of Finch’s wide range of substrate solutions, for every type of offset and digital press, at the Finch exhibit table.

A focus on collaborative, solutions-oriented relationships; precise product fit; and fast delivery have made Finch’s uncoated options a leading choice at in-plants over the years.

Matching Lines for Multi-Press Environments

Two new offerings for IPMA visitors are Finch Performance Inkjet papers, Finch Inkjet Pi and Finch dyeJet. These two papers were introduced in conjunction with the Finch Digital Paper Program, which employs a new, cross-company digital applications team to research and develop the ultimate product mix for digital printing applications.

Finch’s uncoated portfolio increases production efficiency and brand consistency for in-plant applications such as corporate, legal and financial publishing; print-on-demand; transactional and transpromotional printing; and direct mail.

Also being distributed at the Finch booth during IPMA are the latest educational resources, including the company’s newly published whitepaper, Managing the Variable Characteristics of Inkjet Substrates for Profitability.

Says Harrison, “Finch’s progress in corporations, government and academia has put it on the map with in-plants, and we’re excited to support IPMA this year. Attendees can expect to see the latest in customized inkjet substrate technology, and are welcome to paper samples and our latest educational publications.”

Setting up an appointment
To schedule a meeting during IPMA with Connie Sukeforth Harrison, please email: connie.harrison@finchpaper.com, or call: +1 207-510-1839.

For more information about Finch’s customized, value-rich solutions, please visit: www.finchpaper.com.

About IPMA
IPMA answers the unique needs of the in-plant community by offering: a competitive-free environment to exchange ideas and offer solutions; access to the largest concentration of best-in-class managers and industry experts; professional resources that speak directly to an in-plant’s needs; outstanding educational programs with an in-house perspective; and more. www.ipma.org.

About Finch Paper
Finch Paper is widely recognized for the quality of its uncoated printing papers, its industry-leading customer service, and its commitment to sustainable forestry. Finch Premium Blend, Finch Fine® text and cover, Finch Casa Opaque, Finch Opaque and the Finch Digital portfolio are popular choices for corporate marketing materials, direct mail, book publishing, and business office use. All Finch Premium Blend, Finch Fine® and Finch Casa Opaque products are Forest Steward Council (FSC) Chain-of-Custody Certified, and all of the fiber utilized by Finch Paper across its product line is certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI) program. As part of a landmark environmental partnership with The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Finch foresters manage more than 100,000 acres of forestland owned by TNC in New York’s famed Adirondack Region.

Finch Paper samples and swatchbooks can be ordered at www.finchpaper.com. For more information on Finch Paper, please call (800) 833-9983 or contact your local Finch Paper merchant (directory available at http://finchpaper.com/find-distributors/index.php).

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All products and services are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners and are hereby acknowledged.

Media contact:
Helene Smith
HSPR
+1 321 388 6511
smith@helenesmith.com