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		<title>Landa Digital Printing Named a Gartner “Cool Vendor in Imaging and Print Services, 2013”</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Israel, Rehovot, May 9, 2013 – World renowned research and analysis firm, Gartner, Inc., this week named Landa Digital Printing one of five “Cool Vendors in Imaging and Print Services,... <a class="meta-more" href="http://www.helenesmith.com/landa-digital-printing-named-a-gartner-cool-vendor-in-imaging-and-print-services-2013/">Read more <span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Israel, Rehovot, May 9, 2013 – World renowned research and analysis firm, Gartner, Inc., this week named Landa Digital Printing one of five “Cool Vendors in Imaging and Print Services, 2013”.  Landa has developed a unique printing process called Nanography™ that will enable digital printing for mainstream applications.</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.landanano.com/nanography/nanography?utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_source=PR&amp;utm_campaign=CoolVendor">Nanography</a>, also called the Landa Nanographic Printing™ process, bridges the profitability gap where neither offset nor digital technologies enable printers to profitably produce run-lengths of up to 7,000 copies. Nanography is expected to significantly increase printers’ profitability in the $800 billion offset-printed goods market.</p>
<p>The Landa Nanographic Printing process combines the versatility of digital printing with the qualities and speed of offset in a single press. Unlike other digital technologies that require special substrates for printing, Nanography can print on any standard off-the-shelf paper and plastic substrate. In one of its key findings, Gartner reports that “A print technology that is able to print on virtually any paper or film will address key issues facing the digital printing industry.”<a title="" href="#_ftn1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></p>
<p>In its first iterations, Landa will deliver two large format B1 sheetfed presses (41 in. / 1050 mm), the <a href="http://www.landanano.com/products/landa-s10c?utm_medium=link&amp;utm_source=PR&amp;utm_campaign=CoolVendor">Landa S10C Nanographic Printing™ Press</a> for commercial printing and the <a href="http://www.landanano.com/products/landa-s10fc?utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_source=PR&amp;utm_campaign=CoolVendor">Landa S10FC Nanographic Printing Press</a> for packaging converters. The S10FC will also have an analog inline coating unit that will support both aqueous and UV coatings.  Following the introduction of the large format sheetfed presses, Landa will release the Landa W10 Nanographic Printing Press a 40.1 in. (1020 mm) webfed press for flexible packaging converters and the Landa W50 Nanographic Printing Press a 22 in. (560 mm) double-sided webfed press for publishing printers.</p>
<p>“Gartner analysts have done a superb, in-depth job in comprehensively understanding and conveying the work we’re doing to fulfill a tremendous gap in the marketplace,” says Benny Landa, founder and CEO of Landa Digital Printing. “We are honored and motivated by such distinguished third-party affirmation.”</p>
<p>The “Cool Vendor in Imaging and Print Services, 2013” report also addresses licensing agreements Landa has announced with conventional digital and offset press manufacturers (i.e., Heidelberg, Komori, manroland sheetfed).</p>
<p><strong>About the Cool Vendors</strong><br />
Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner&#8217;s research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.</p>
<p><strong>About Landa</strong><br />
Landa Digital Printing is part of the Landa group. Its Nanographic Printing™ technology bridges the industry’s “Profitability Gap” – cost-effectively producing short-to-medium runs. Landa Nanographic Printing™ Presses yield the lowest cost per digitally printed page in the industry and combines the versatility of digital with the qualities and speed of offset. Founded by Benny Landa, the Landa group also includes Landa Labs, the group’s innovation engine that explores nanotechnology for use in alternative energy, pigments, and other materials; Landa Ventures, which invests in related technology firms; and the Landa Fund, which helps underprivileged youths pursue higher education. Benny Landa continues to add to the portfolio of more than 700 patents granted to him worldwide that provide the companies which he founded with a solid intellectual property base.</p>
<p>For more information, visit us at <a href="http://www.landanano.com/?utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_source=PR&amp;utm_campaign=CoolVendor">landanano.com</a> or follow us on social media at <a href="http://www.landanano.com/about-us/social?utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_source=PR&amp;utm_campaign=CoolVendor">landanano.com/social</a>.</p>
<p>© 2013 Landa Corporation Ltd. All rights reserved. Landa, Nanographic Printing, Landa Nanographic Printing, Nanography, Landa Nanography, NanoInk, Landa NanoInk and the related logos and slogans are trademarks of Landa Corporation Ltd. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. This information is subject to change without notice. This news release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions and such statements should be viewed with according caution. Landa Corporation Ltd shall under no circumstance be liable for technical or editorial omissions or errors.</p>
<p><strong>Contacts:</strong></p>
<p>Americas:<br />
Helene Cohen Smith<br />
HSPR<br />
Tel: +1 321 388 6511<br />
smith@helenesmith.com</p>
<p>EMEA &amp; APJ:<br />
Ray Goodacre<br />
Incus Media Ltd<br />
Tel: +44 (0)1737 294001<br />
pr@landa-corp.com</p>
<p>Israel:<br />
Rani Rogel<br />
Allmedia-Doran PR Israel<br />
Tel: +972-3-9235383<br />
rani@doran.co.il</p>
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<p><a title="" href="#_ftnref"><sup>[1]</sup></a> The Landa Nanographic Printing™ process uses Landa NanoInk™ to create an unparalleled thin layer of ink that enables the substrate to retain its original characteristics after printing, whether gloss or matte, coated or uncoated.</p>
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		<title>The Ghent Workgroup and IDEAlliance Publish Joint Ad Ticket Specification</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:39:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Helene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Associations Unite to Make Global Advertising Workflows a Reality Ghent, Belgium &#8211; With the maturation of digital advertising workflows and a new emphasis on globalization, the Ghent Workgroup (GWG) and IDEAlliance... <a class="meta-more" href="http://www.helenesmith.com/categorygwg/">Read more <span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><strong>Associations Unite to Make Global Advertising Workflows a Reality</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Ghent, Belgium &#8211; With the maturation of digital advertising workflows and a new emphasis on globalization, the Ghent Workgroup (GWG) and IDEAlliance announce a partnership on the development of a GWG/IDEAlliance Ad Ticket Specification V2.0. This joint Specification represents a global collaboration to define a single set of fields that foster end-to-end automation in the advertising supply chain. The cornerstone of this Specification is the identification of &#8211; and an agreement to &#8211; a set of ad ticket metadata fields that are universally required and accepted by all publishers.</strong></p>
<p><strong>The Specification can be downloaded from: <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001PC0rEq49pUkeyDHzBNkmvbd6RzBPlC-c-QonJ9WoTtRFKHX22ByQZTE3TOmuRk44XuxeFZUm5eiZHlRA5NmW4F1hded5YUdxqicth3c3cErefV-O8gjOMGKoqeXR2jbY" target="_blank" shape="rect">www.gwg.org/Jobtickets.phtml</a> or from <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001PC0rEq49pUkeyDHzBNkmvbd6RzBPlC-c-QonJ9WoTtRFKHX22ByQZTE3TOmuRk44XuxeFZUm5eiZHlRA5NmW4Htu69oBKyzIizPjhTdZKl67eUqRT-K5UfrsixUc3A_AYwrQcRMiouO4WVn40MayBbgnonlnXsSf" target="_blank" shape="rect">http://www.idealliance.org/specifications/digital-ad-lab</a>. </strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.helenesmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/GWG-logo1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-750 alignleft" alt="GWG logo" src="http://www.helenesmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/GWG-logo1-300x245.jpg" width="300" height="245" /></a>The Joint GWG/IDEAlliance Print Ad Ticket Specification represents the next major revision of the GWG Ad Ticket Version 1.3, and serves as the basis for the IDEAlliance ADAM (Asset Delivery Advertising Metadata) Portal Interface Guide Version 1.0.</p>
<p>According to David Steinhardt, President and CEO of IDEAlliance, &#8220;Deploying a digital ad ticket is a must to streamline the print advertising value chain. As pressure grows on print advertising, supply chain partners must find ways to reduce costs and speed the flow of information. We are pleased to be collaborating with the Ghent Workgroup on the development of a print ad ticket specification, and working with GWG on the future development of a standard digital ad ticket for tablet advertising.&#8221;</p>
<p>Says David Zwang, Chairman of the Ghent Workgroup, &#8220;In our continuing effort to develop best practices to support the global publishing and print supply chain, this update and extension of the original GWG Ad Ticket Specification is a milestone.  We strongly believe that collaborating with other international industry standards and best practices organizations is the way to achieve the best end result and widest adoption, and this joint effort with IDEAlliance is a great example of that.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>About Ad Tickets</strong><br />
Within the advertising supply chain, the process wherein a materials supplier delivers print ad materials to the publisher, for placement in a magazine or newspaper, has traditionally required an unexpectedly high volume of communications by phone, fax and emails.  Inefficiencies in the delivery, production and final ad placement have added unacceptable levels of time and expense to a process that should be straightforward.  The solution to this workflow problem is the use of a digital Ad Ticket or Job Ticket.  The Ad Ticket details pertinent data including the date, the name of the materials supplier, the name of the client, and the printing or production instructions to be followed; and may also serve as a record-keeping document.</p>
<p>The first attempt to create a standard Ad Ticket was done by the AdsML Consortium in 2003.  This Ad Ticket captured 8 screens of data about the Ad, and was simply too complex to be widely adopted.  Then, in 2008, GWG collaborated with AdsML to produce a streamlined version of the Ad Ticket.  While this Ad Ticket enjoyed some adoption in Europe, little adoption was found in the US due to differences in business practices between the US and Europe.</p>
<p>The Joint Specification now available was engineered with the benefit of understanding why these previous attempts failed.</p>
<p><strong>About IDEAlliance  </strong><br />
IDEAlliance® (International Digital Enterprise Alliance) is a global community of content and media creators, and their service providers, material suppliers, and technology partners. The Association identifies best practices for efficient end-to-end digital media workflows &#8211; from content creation through delivery. Through its active committees, educational conferences, webinars, training and certification programs, IDEAlliance provides its members the forum for the exchange of information that results in the creation of the media production industry&#8217;s most valued standards. <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001PC0rEq49pUkeyDHzBNkmvbd6RzBPlC-c-QonJ9WoTtRFKHX22ByQZTE3TOmuRk44XuxeFZUm5eiZHlRA5NmW4Htu69oBKyzIizPjhTdZKl6JskTwmT_DdA==" target="_blank" shape="rect">www.idealliance.org</a> 703.837.1070</p>
<p><strong>About the GWG </strong><br />
The Ghent Workgroup, formed in June 2002, is an international assembly of industry associations and suppliers from across Europe and the United States. The Ghent Workgroup&#8217;s objective is to establish and disseminate process specifications for best practices in graphic arts workflows.</p>
<p>Since its inception ten years ago, the organization has consistently produced numerous process specifications for PDF dissemination as well as developing useful tools for automating processes and establishing consistent PDFs for print and publishing &#8211; all available free at: <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001PC0rEq49pUkeyDHzBNkmvbd6RzBPlC-c-QonJ9WoTtRFKHX22ByQZTE3TOmuRk44XuxeFZUm5eiZHlRA5NmW4F1hded5YUdxkfRnDhdIdUE=" target="_blank" shape="rect">www.gwg.org</a>.</p>
<p>Members are comprised of graphic arts associations including: BPIF (UK), CMBO (the Netherlands), DDPFF (Denmark), ERA (Germany), Febelgra (Belgium), FESPA (UK), FTA (USA), IDEAlliance (USA), Medibel+ (Belgium), Nederlands Uitgeversverbond/Cebuco (The Netherlands), PDFX-ready (Switzerland), Printing Industries of America (USA), rotasjon.no (Norway), TAGA Italia (Italy), UNIC (France), VIGC (Belgium), and VSD (Switzerland).</p>
<p>Vendor members are: Adobe, Adstream, Agfa, Callas, CGS, Dalim Software, EFI, Enfocus, Esko, GMG Color, Kodak, Quark, Remote Director, and Specle.</p>
<p>Industry members are: Bleuprocess, Four Pees, Litografia Rosés, Phototype, Sagamgraphics, Sanoma Media Belgium, Soluzionisubito, and Square.</p>
<p>Educational members are: Mediagraf, Ryerson University, and University of Wuppertal.</p>
<p>For more information about the GWG, including a full list of its members and objectives, visit <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001PC0rEq49pUkeyDHzBNkmvbd6RzBPlC-c-QonJ9WoTtRFKHX22ByQZTE3TOmuRk44XuxeFZUm5eiZHlRA5NmW4F1hded5YUdxkfRnDhdIdUE=" target="_blank" shape="rect">www.gwg.org</a>.</p>
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<p>All products and services are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners and are hereby acknowledged.</p>
<p>Contacts:<br />
IDEAlliance<br />
Steve Bonoff<br />
+1 952 896 1908<a href="mailto:sbonoff@idealliance.org" target="_blank" shape="rect"><br />
sbonoff@idealliance.org</a></p>
<p>GWG<br />
Amanda L. Kliegl<br />
HSPR<br />
+1 407 346 9800<a href="mailto:amanda@helenesmith.com" target="_blank" shape="rect"><br />
amanda@helenesmith.com </a></p>
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		<title>Enfocus and Dynagram Introduce PDF Productivity Pack bundle</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2013 20:14:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Special introductory pricing: both products for the price of one Miamisburg, OH and Quebec, Canada &#8211; February 21, 2013 &#8211; Enfocus and Dynagram are pleased to announce a special bundle... <a class="meta-more" href="http://www.helenesmith.com/enfocus-and-dynagram-introduce-pdf-productivity-pack-bundle/">Read more <span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><strong><a href="http://www.helenesmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Enfocus-logo1.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1520" title="Enfocus logo" alt="" src="http://www.helenesmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Enfocus-logo1.jpg" width="131" height="159" /></a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong>Special introductory pricing: both products for the price of one</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Miamisburg, OH and Quebec, Canada &#8211; February 21, 2013 &#8211; <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001nlBKMwaUBz0Ns9TsjEFPz3Ez814tRK9briZmfYJ5KUwnpWN5MfA3wFiEVWDjtYfV7fJ2EDz5F7sxCUX1ypBHgghlwq28V3f-mQwfnfD0W1g=" target="_blank" shape="rect">Enfocus</a> and Dynagram are pleased to announce a special bundle package combining PitStop Pro 11 and inpO2 5.0 Wizard. Together, the two Adobe Acrobat plug-ins give small print shops a single solution to preparing PDF files for printing on digital and offset printers or presses &#8211; and thereby combining two of the most frequently used tools for the price of one.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Dynagram </strong><strong>inpO2 Wizard</strong> offers an easy and simple way for quick printers to generate complete layouts in just a few steps. Professionals can create impositions for folded or flat works of any size. The process only requires operators upload their PDF files, choose a binding style, identify sheet size and marks, and print.</p>
<p><strong>Enfocus PitStop</strong> is the industry-leading preflight and file optimization tool for printing PDF files. It can detect and correct among hundreds of common problems encountered by prepress operators, including missing fonts, incorrect colors, missing bleeds, and much more. The latest version features Smart Preflight, allowing printers to customize checks for each job right at run time, and according to the specific production requirements. This ensures that the file prints exactly the way it is intended to.</p>
<p>&#8220;The advantages of using the Enfocus and Dynagram bundle are undeniable,&#8221; says Josée Dutil, Dynagram&#8217;s Sales Director. &#8220;We give quick printers complete and reliable control over the entire print production process and output results. They can rest assured knowing that they can now easily master both preflighting and imposition; perhaps the two most critical processes to efficient, quality turnaround.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;In today&#8217;s hyper-competitive printing industry, small commercial shops and quick printers need an efficient way to prep files and get them printed with as few &#8216;touches&#8217; as possible,&#8221; says Alex Hamilton, Director of Business Development for Enfocus. &#8220;This bundle gives them a fast, easy and inexpensive way to make sure they are printing the job correctly while maximizing the use of space on the press sheet.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>Pricing and Availability</strong><br />
This special bundle is being offered exclusively to printers in the United States and Canada, for a suggested retail price of $799 until August 31, 2013. For a list of resellers, please visit <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001nlBKMwaUBz0Ns9TsjEFPz3Ez814tRK9briZmfYJ5KUwnpWN5MfA3wFiEVWDjtYfV7fJ2EDz5F7sxCUX1ypBHgmzcAyphan9Uc2YcvpJKyZEbQ6xCmRepYbMMKUYDmJvyB0pHd_OLuhPC1Ke9fCIRGpXQPun4PBtF" target="_blank" shape="rect">http://www.distributorx.com/rlist/enf/us/DXC32511</a>.</p>
<p><strong>About Dynagram</strong><br />
Dynagram is synonymous with digital imposition. As the independent technology powerhouse behind a wide spectrum of digital imposition solutions with unparalleled functionality, Dynagram&#8217;s mission is to set an unprecedented, common-sense standard in the industry for the quality, efficiency and cost-savings of digital imposition. Flagship products DynaStrip, inpO2 and INposition are distributed worldwide by major prepress suppliers and manufacturers. For more information, please visit: <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001nlBKMwaUBz0Ns9TsjEFPz3Ez814tRK9briZmfYJ5KUwnpWN5MfA3wFiEVWDjtYfV7fJ2EDz5F7sxCUX1ypBHgpQR1YtwLKpNDd27DebXF3E=" target="_blank" shape="rect">www.dynagram.com</a>.</p>
<p>Tel.: 800-465-9857<br />
Email: <a href="mailto:info@dynagram.com" target="_blank" shape="rect">info@dynagram.com</a> or <a href="mailto:sales@dynagram.com" target="_blank" shape="rect">sales@dynagram.com</a></p>
<p><strong>About Enfocus</strong><br />
Enfocus provides modular and affordable tools safeguarding job quality and enabling automation throughout the complete production chain. Innovative solutions improve communication between design and production while enhancing productivity and predictability through automation of routine tasks.</p>
<p>Step-by-step deployment dramatically increases added value without forcing users to completely rethink their way of doing business. Well-known brands include Instant PDF, PitStop and Switch.</p>
<p>Enfocus is a business unit of Esko and has its headquarters in Gent, Belgium, with a North American office in Miamisburg, Ohio.</p>
<p>For more information, please visit <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001nlBKMwaUBz0Ns9TsjEFPz3Ez814tRK9briZmfYJ5KUwnpWN5MfA3wFiEVWDjtYfV7fJ2EDz5F7sxCUX1ypBHgghlwq28V3f-mQwfnfD0W1g=" target="_blank" shape="rect">www.enfocus.com</a></p>
<p><strong>About Esko</strong><br />
Esko is a global supplier of integrated solutions for packaging, sign and display finishing, commercial printing and professional publishing. Esko products and services help customers raise productivity, reduce time-to-market, lower costs and expand business and improve profitability.</p>
<p>Esko employs around 1200 people worldwide. Its direct sales and service organization covers Europe, the Americas and the Asia Pacific region, completed by a network of distribution partners in more than 50 countries.</p>
<p>Esko is headquartered in Gent, Belgium, and has R&amp;D and manufacturing facilities in five European countries, the United States, China and India.</p>
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<p><strong>Further Information</strong></p>
<p><em>Americas</em><br />
HSPR, Helene Smith<br />
Tel: +1 321 388 6511<a href="mailto:smith@helenesmith.com" target="_blank" shape="rect"><br />
smith@helenesmith.com</a></p>
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		<title>Enfocus releases new updates to PitStop Pro 11 and PitStop Server 11</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2013 20:35:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Update 2 of industry-leading preflighting software brings new functionality to printers, publishers and designers   February 19, 2013 &#8211; Ghent, Belgium &#8211; Enfocus is pleased to announce the release of PitStop... <a class="meta-more" href="http://www.helenesmith.com/enfocus-releases-new-updates-to-pitstop-pro-11-and-pitstop-server-11/">Read more <span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
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<h3><strong>Update 2 of industry-leading preflighting software brings new functionality to printers, publishers and designers  </strong></h3>
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<p><strong>February 19, 2013 &#8211; Ghent, Belgium &#8211; <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0010vO9YO2IPT4Vp-dI-gOfy2ts3PyNVj8mjsPJEDWKfiPgYG5SYMfKt-h5xd7AdFGD0Yi3BNcH48rl2UwTYTkUEhOuedfUQYNQTLmK7b8egO8=" target="_blank" shape="rect">Enfocus</a> is pleased to announce the release of PitStop Pro 11 Update 2 and PitStop Server 11 Update 2. The new versions offer full compatibility with the latest releases of Microsoft Windows and Adobe® Acrobat®. In addition, printers and publishers will benefit from improvements to Action List technology usability, to increase automation even more. Both releases also include new value-add features such as Split Pages, as well as improvements to existing functions. The further development of Smart Preflight enables more dynamically-driven workflow functionality, improving productivity and preflight accuracy.</strong></p>
<p>&#8220;For our more than 130,000 PitStop users worldwide, this latest update will be welcome news,&#8221; says Andrew Bailes-Collins, Senior Product Manager at Enfocus. &#8220;With this release, we demonstrate our commitment to keeping pace with the newest releases of world-standard software and operating systems. At the same time, we continuously add sought-after features and functionality based on customer input. This is part of our philosophy to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction, and underlines our industry-leading position.&#8221;</p>
<p>Improved functionality equals greater productivity and fewer errors</p>
<p>These Update 2 releases bring a number of new advantages and efficiencies for users of both PitStop Pro and PitStop Server. &#8220;Our objective with these releases is to enhance even more the ability for printers, publishers and designers to quickly and easily fix last-minute file problems, and decrease the amount of manual work required for these professionals to accomplish their day-to-day work,&#8221; says Bailes-Collins. &#8220;Early user feedback has been extremely positive. We are confident our users of PitStop Pro 11 and PitStop Server 11 will enjoy the benefits enabled by this free upgrade.&#8221;</p>
<p><em>System support</em>: printers and publishers can now seamlessly deploy the Enfocus solutions as they upgrade their Microsoft environments, with the full support for Windows 8 (for PitStop Pro and PitStop Server) and Microsoft Server 12 (for PitStop Server). PitStop Pro now offers full support for Adobe Acrobat XI Standard and Pro, which will also be highly appreciated by designers.</p>
<p><em>Split Pages</em>: a new global change in PitStop Pro &#8211; also available as an action &#8211; allows users to split pages in half, either vertically or horizontally. This is especially useful for designers, printers and publishers who receive PDF files as double page spreads and require a single page for their workflow. This new feature can even be used for de-imposing of completely imposed PDF files.</p>
<p><em>New predefined Action Lists</em>: three new pre-defined Action Lists &#8211; available in PitStop Pro and PitStop Server &#8211; make the &#8216;Split Pages in Half&#8217; action more efficient, reducing valuable prepress time for printers and publishers. Action Lists encompass the three mostly commonly used page sizes: A4, A5 and US Letter<em>.</em></p>
<p><em>Enhanced Preflight Profile Editor</em>: allows users to turn Action Lists off and on from within the Editor, with an easy check-box interface that specifies whether or not an Action List should run. In PitStop Pro, users can now also edit an Action List directly in the Preflight Profile Editor, without the need to export, edit and re-import.</p>
<p>A new, scaled <em>Preflight Report</em> in both PitStop Pro and PitStop Server makes a low resolution version of the report on an A4 page size that can easily be emailed. This will be of particular interest for users with PDF files with very large dimensions, such as those used in large format printing, as the previous annotated reports were too large in size to allow this before.</p>
<p><strong>Smart Preflight for accurate and efficient PDF preflight &amp; correction</strong><br />
Enfocus is continuously extending the power of its Smart Preflight concept, with new functionality that drives productivity even further. When Smart Preflight is used within PitStop Pro, users can now select values to be used within the Preflight Profile or Action List from a user-defined dropdown menu. This is not only a faster way to access these actions, but it allows printers and publishers to eliminate human error and reduce the level of expertise required to engage Smart Preflight.</p>
<p>Variable Sets can now be locked and encrypted, just as Preflight Profiles and Action Lists can be protected in both PitStop Pro and PitStop Server. This protects the Variable Set from being edited or copied. In addition, Action Lists in the Preflight Profile Editor can be controlled by a Boolean variable, making PDF preflighting more dynamic.</p>
<p><strong>Availability</strong><br />
The respective Update 2 releases are immediately available at no charge to existing users of PitStop Pro 11 and PitStop Server 11, as well as users of the more recent Update 1 versions. Both products can be downloaded from the Enfocus website, <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0010vO9YO2IPT4Vp-dI-gOfy2ts3PyNVj8mjsPJEDWKfiPgYG5SYMfKt-h5xd7AdFGD0Yi3BNcH48rl2UwTYTkUEhOuedfUQYNQTLmK7b8egO8=" target="_blank" shape="rect">www.enfocus.com</a>. For more information, users can contact their local reseller or email <a href="mailto:sales@enfocus.com" target="_blank" shape="rect">sales@enfocus.com</a>.</p>
<p><strong>About Enfocus</strong><br />
Enfocus provides modular and affordable tools safeguarding job quality and enabling automation throughout the complete production chain. Innovative solutions improve communication between design and production while enhancing productivity and predictability through automation of routine tasks. Step-by-step deployment dramatically increases added value without forcing users to completely rethink their way of doing business. Well-known brands include Instant PDF, PitStop and Switch. Enfocus is a business unit of Esko and has its headquarters in Gent, Belgium.</p>
<p><strong>About Esko</strong><br />
Esko is a global supplier of integrated solutions for packaging, sign and display finishing, commercial printing and professional publishing. Esko products and services help customers raise productivity, reduce time-to-market, lower costs and expand business and improve profitability.</p>
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<p>Esko employs around 1200 people worldwide. Its direct sales and service organization covers Europe, the Americas and the Asia Pacific region, completed by a network of distribution partners in more than 50 countries.</p>
<p>Esko is headquartered in Gent, Belgium, and has R&amp;D and manufacturing facilities in five European countries, the United States, China and India.</p>
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		<title>Enfocus Presents Workflow Automation Session at Graphics of the Americas in Orlando</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2013 21:04:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Attendees can try famous Enfocus PitStop and Switch applications at Latin American distributor Intergraph Corporation, booth #701 Ghent, Belgium &#8211; February 8, 2013 &#8211; Enfocus today announces its plans for... <a class="meta-more" href="http://www.helenesmith.com/enfocus-presents-workflow-automation-session-at-graphics-of-the-americas-in-orlando/">Read more <span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
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<h3><strong>Attendees can try famous Enfocus <strong>PitStop and Switch applications at Latin American distributor Intergraph Corporation, booth #701</strong><br />
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<p><strong>Ghent, Belgium &#8211; February 8, 2013 &#8211; <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001WKEY0lGYaMcesQ6hSELoHLtTa1Lci3V-VyDav_mCfeRekfOehTwbD9SUTwxDYuHg-ktiRyRAxILuzfglpFs4fIwBXSH_epf4F4hlpGgdH6E=" target="_blank" shape="rect">Enfocus</a> today announces its plans for the 38th annual Graphics of the Americas show, to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, USA, on February 21-23, 2013. Enfocus Channel Sales Manager Steve Hosford will present a special session: &#8220;Workflow Automation &#8211; More than Just Print Automation&#8221; on Thursday, February 21, at 2 pm at the Expo Theatre on the show floor.</strong></p>
<p>Attendees can also see demonstrations of the newest versions of <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001WKEY0lGYaMcesQ6hSELoHLtTa1Lci3V-VyDav_mCfeRekfOehTwbD9SUTwxDYuHg-ktiRyRAxILuzfglpFs4fIwBXSH_epf4_dKC3sENaRT5q6DL0QoXfFlP78RqdDQaA3VsROOfzrXJR8tKMD3SeA==" target="_blank" shape="rect">PitStop Pro</a> and <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001WKEY0lGYaMcesQ6hSELoHLtTa1Lci3V-VyDav_mCfeRekfOehTwbD9SUTwxDYuHg-ktiRyRAxILuzfglpFs4fIwBXSH_epf4_dKC3sENaRT5q6DL0QoXfFlP78RqdDQa3IdKam26BHQ=" target="_blank" shape="rect">Switch</a> automation, the award-winning products for graphic designers and printers.</p>
<p>&#8220;We are excited to present our Switch automation solution to the worldwide crowd at GOA,&#8221; says Hosford. &#8220;We receive highly positive response to these presentations because most printers know that automation can help them &#8211; they just don&#8217;t understand how, until we show them. It&#8217;s a very simple, low investment, and yields such a large return.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>Enfocus Automation Session &#8211; Thursday, February 21, 2:00-2:45 pm </strong><br />
Workflow Automation is more than just print automation; it&#8217;s about faster and more efficient processing throughout an entire operation, including job receiving, job sorting and routing, quality assurance, status reporting, prepress processing, archiving and a whole lot more. In this practical session, Hosford will feature real-life examples from Switch-automated work sites and share the basics of automation, including evidence-based justification to management, and the down-and-dirty, Do&#8217;s &amp; Don&#8217;ts of putting automation into action.</p>
<p>On-site demonstrations at Intergraph booth #701</p>
<p>At Intergraph (booth 701) &#8211; Enfocus&#8217; distributor to the Latin American market &#8211; show attendees will have the opportunity to watch one-on-one demonstrations, and try-out Enfocus&#8217; powerful software, themselves.</p>
<p>Enfocus Switch allows users to accomplish repetitive tasks associated with receiving, sorting, and processing files automatically. Switch&#8217;s automation of these tasks standardizes processes, reduces errors, and frees up resources; resulting in substantial savings in time and money. By automating such tasks, Switch makes time available for activities that create added value; such as customer service, design, marketing and sales opportunities, or otherwise concentrating on core business services.</p>
<p>Popular Enfocus PitStop Pro preflighting technology is an industry standard. PitStop Pro 11 introduces Smart Preflight &amp; Correction- a flexible way for designers to preflight and correct files to their specific production requirements. Smart Preflight is more powerful and accurate than previous PitStop preflight solutions, resulting in higher quality PDFs.</p>
<p>Hosford says, &#8220;We encourage current users of Enfocus products, and those who would like to see how our technology can benefit operations within their own company, to visit us at the Intergraph booth, as there is an endless list of new features and upgrades available.&#8221;</p>
<p>For more information about Enfocus, visit:  <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001WKEY0lGYaMcesQ6hSELoHLtTa1Lci3V-VyDav_mCfeRekfOehTwbD9SUTwxDYuHg-ktiRyRAxILuzfglpFs4fIwBXSH_epf4F4hlpGgdH6E=" target="_blank" shape="rect">www.enfocus.com</a>. <strong></strong><strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>About Enfocus</strong><br />
Enfocus provides modular and affordable tools safeguarding job quality and enabling automation throughout the complete production chain. Innovative solutions improve communication between design and production while enhancing productivity and predictability through automation of routine tasks.</p>
<p>Step-by-step deployment dramatically increases added value without forcing users to completely rethink their way of doing business. Well-known brands include Instant PDF, PitStop and Switch.</p>
<p>Enfocus is a business unit of Esko and has its headquarters in Gent, Belgium.<strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>About Esko</strong><br />
Esko is a global supplier of integrated solutions for packaging, sign and display finishing, commercial printing and professional publishing. Esko products and services help customers raise productivity, reduce time-to-market, lower costs and expand business and improve profitability.</p>
<p>Esko employs around 1200 people worldwide. Its direct sales and service organization covers Europe, the Americas and the Asia Pacific region, completed by a network of distribution partners in more than 50 countries.</p>
<p>Esko is headquartered in Gent, Belgium, and has R&amp;D and manufacturing facilities in five European countries, the United States, China and India.</p>
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		<title>Printers driving higher pre-registrations for Graphics of the Americas education courses</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 21:46:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;They want direction in this new print era.&#8221; - George Ryan, CEO, Graphics of the Americas Session tracks include: - Hybrid Printing - UV Curing - Saving with Waste Reduction... <a class="meta-more" href="http://www.helenesmith.com/printers-driving-higher-pre-registrations-for-graphics-of-the-americas-education-courses/">Read more <span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
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<h3><strong>&#8220;They want direction in this new print era.&#8221;</strong><em><strong><br />
- George Ryan, CEO, Graphics of the Americas</strong></em></h3>
<h3><strong>Session tracks include:</strong><strong> </strong><em><strong><br />
- Hybrid Printing</strong></em><em><strong><br />
- UV Curing<br />
- Saving with Waste Reduction</strong></em><em><strong><br />
- Management</strong></em><em><strong><br />
- Wide Format</strong></em><em><strong><br />
- Adobe CS6 &#8211; The Latest  </strong></em></h3>
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<div><strong><strong><strong>Orlando, Florida, USA &#8211; February 4, 2013 &#8211; Graphics of the Americas Expo &amp; Conference (GOA) today announces its <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001srnrPW22nV8cQgFcnt59xmVHywYcY9_vGvsuzhI-TSqnP7M6HgbPKonna5LIP5D1t4nIJXvoHCn6SLuNvT7o5pmuyhWWuF0wtmGtdYbD-6USCcLodab1Ggvy-vmwpBiF7hdYLak1HVs=" target="_blank" shape="rect">schedule of popular education sessions</a> being offered at its 38th annual show, being held February 21-23, 2013, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, USA. For a complete list of GOA education sessions and to register online, <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001srnrPW22nV8cQgFcnt59xmVHywYcY9_vGvsuzhI-TSqnP7M6HgbPKonna5LIP5D1t4nIJXvoHCn6SLuNvT7o5pmuyhWWuF0wtmGtdYbD-6USCcLodab1Ggvy-vmwpBiF7hdYLak1HVs=" target="_blank" shape="rect">click here</a>.</strong></strong></strong>&#8220;GOA has become synonymous with education that&#8217;s always in step with the trends affecting professionals in the here and now,&#8221; says GOA CEO George Ryan. &#8220;Each year, hundreds attend to gain actionable insight on the decisions they need to make for their businesses.&#8221;We carefully identify the most critical and timely issues; and then tap the most qualified experts to lead these important classes and workshops. Attendees continue to rate these sessions highly, and return year after year.&#8221;Session topics this year include: Prepress &amp; Production; Digital Printing; Sales &amp; Marketing; Management; Wide Format; Publishing; Design &amp; Creative; Photoshop; InDesign; and Web &amp; Interactive.<strong>GOA 2013 Educational Session Highlights</strong></p>
<p>For a complete list of GOA education sessions and to register online, <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001srnrPW22nV8cQgFcnt59xmVHywYcY9_vGvsuzhI-TSqnP7M6HgbPKonna5LIP5D1t4nIJXvoHCn6SLuNvT7o5pmuyhWWuF0wtmGtdYbD-6USCcLodab1Ggvy-vmwpBiF7hdYLak1HVs=" target="_blank" shape="rect">click here</a>.</p>
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<div>Some of the hottest sessions include:</div>
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<div><strong>Hybrid Printing: Integrating The Power of Digital and Offset</strong><br />
<em>Discover how to determine the best printing process, or processes, to use from both a print buyer and print producer&#8217;s perspective.<br />
</em>Presenter: Frank Kanonik<br />
Thursday, Feb. 21 &#8211; 12:30-1:45 pm</div>
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<div><strong>Linking Media to Grow Your Business<br />
</strong><em>Get everything you need to know to take advantage of mobile action codes to grow your digital print business.<br />
</em>Presenter: Julie Shaffer<br />
Thursday, Feb. 21 &#8211; 12:30-1:45 pm</div>
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<div><strong>UV Curing Now, New Markets, Profits, Pitfalls &amp; More<br />
</strong><em>Ink companies report strong UV sales, even in the past two years, and state that it is one of the areas of expansion for the next two years.</em><br />
Presenter: Ray Prince<br />
Thursday, Feb. 21 &#8211; 3:30-4:45 pm<strong></strong></div>
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<div><strong>Save Big With Waste Reduction</strong><br />
<em>The industry leaders are under .5% spoilage and under 5% waste in many plants. There are techniques to reduce waste that can be done in all plants. This program provides a host of ideas on where waste can be cut.<br />
</em>Presenter: Ray Prince<br />
Friday, Feb. 22 &#8211; 2:00-3:15 pm</div>
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<div><strong>Digital Classroom Live! (formerly cre8 conference)</strong><br />
An annual pilgrimage for designers and publishers from around the globe, American Graphics Institute (AGI) presents the co-located Digital Classroom Live! A one-stop-shop for creative professionals to update their creative skills and interact with the experts, over 30 workshops are offered covering design, Adobe Creative Suite applications, and the skills necessary for succeeding in print, digital, and Web publishing.These popular sessions are presented by the team of authors and instructors who create the Digital Classroom series of books, videos, and online content. Among the many creative workshops offered are:</div>
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<div><strong></strong>InDesign CS6: New Features, Tips &amp; Tricks<br />
Presenter: Greg Heald<br />
Thursday, Feb. 21 &#8211; 10:30-11:45 am</div>
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<p><strong></strong>Drawing in Perspective Using Illustrator CS6<br />
Presenter: Jeremy Osborn<br />
Friday, Feb. 22 &#8211; 9:00-10:15 am</p>
<p><strong></strong>Graphic Secrets for Creative Pros<br />
Presenter: Greg Heald<br />
Friday, Feb. 22 &#8211; 12:30-1:45 pm</p>
<p><strong></strong>InDesign Power Workshop (Double Session)<br />
Presenter: Chad Chelius<br />
Saturday, Feb. 23 9:30-11:30 am</p>
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<p><strong>Registration </strong><br />
GOA offers a variety of passes to meet attendees&#8217; educational needs. The best value &#8211; <em>The </em><em>Total Access Pass</em> (offered in both English and Spanish) includes access all sessions; attendees may purchase a bundle of three sessions; or sessions are also available for individual registration.</p>
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<div>For pricing and to register online, visit:  <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001srnrPW22nV8cQgFcnt59xmVHywYcY9_vGvsuzhI-TSqnP7M6HgbPKonna5LIP5D1eSyJxgURIoAt_HKb6PbrknOB__u_i8lXMZHkidvlz56WbkAu2xNiEJFrHVLohd9BeOVwshqrKJT-gMTgjmFCZBcWkwySYU7VuxSFae9jmNDZ3JlW8w2y5A==" target="_blank" shape="rect">https://www.xpressreg.net/register/grap023/landing.asp?sc=&amp;lang=</a>.</div>
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<div>For more information about GOA 2013, visit: <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001srnrPW22nV8cQgFcnt59xmVHywYcY9_vGvsuzhI-TSqnP7M6HgbPKonna5LIP5D1t4nIJXvoHCn6SLuNvT7o5pmuyhWWuF0w76HjHRb5yMg=" target="_blank" shape="rect">www.goa2013.com</a>, or call: 1-800-331-0461.<strong></strong></div>
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<div><strong>About Printing Association of Florida (PAF) </strong><br />
The Printing Association of Florida is one of the most active and influential printing associations in North America, with headquarters in Orlando, Florida, USA. More than 300 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&#8217;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, Florida, USA, 32822. For information, call: (407) 240-8009; Fax: (407) 240-8333; or visit:  <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001srnrPW22nV8cQgFcnt59xmVHywYcY9_vGvsuzhI-TSqnP7M6HgbPKonna5LIP5D1t4nIJXvoHCn6SLuNvT7o5o51S2nbbfTtZqXz7vAAIS4=" target="_blank" shape="rect">www.flprint.org</a>.</div>
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<p><strong>About Graphics of the Americas (GOA)</strong><br />
Now in its 38th year, Graphics of the Americas, produced annually by the Printing Association of Florida, takes place on February 21-23, 2013 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, USA. GOA is one of the graphic communications industry&#8217;s largest, annual, combined expositions and conferences. GOA is a unique event attracting over 8,100 printers, designers, and creative professionals from North America, Central America, South America, the Caribbean, and all corners of the world. To register, or for more information, call 1-800-331-0461, or visit:  <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001srnrPW22nV8cQgFcnt59xmVHywYcY9_vGvsuzhI-TSqnP7M6HgbPKonna5LIP5D1t4nIJXvoHCn6SLuNvT7o5pmuyhWWuF0w76HjHRb5yMg=" target="_blank" shape="rect">www.goa2013.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>Xanté Brings Latest in Digital Printing Technology to Worldwide Graphics of the Americas Audience</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 21:38:22 +0000</pubDate>
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<h3><strong>Award-winning, Memjet-powered Excelagraphix 4200 and Excelagraphix L850, plus Xanté Ilumina 650 GS Series, Impressia Digital Multi Media Press, PlateMaker 6, and iQueue Ultimate Prepress Workflow, all on display</strong></h3>
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<p><strong>Mobile, AL &#8211; February 4, 2013 &#8211; <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001v379tsgc01QItTJiyNL4UHvoL5Jf7WtQhFoUatWzgBA73xsPzbF5aQv061MA9te4HNgU0i6Uv4WcdiOjP_UivwHslIccbCQ94BENi41iO1I=" target="_blank" shape="rect">Xanté Corporation</a> today announces that its complete digital printing portfolio will be on display at Graphics of the Americas (GOA) booth #635 in Orlando, Florida, USA, February 21-23. Xanté will showcase the Memjet-powered Excelagraphix 4200 and Excelagraphix 850, plus the Ilumina 650 GS Series, Impressia Digital Multi-Media Press, PlateMaker 6, and the newest version of iQueue Ultimate Prepress Workflow at the show.</strong></p>
<p>&#8220;This global audience can expect a real treat from Xanté when they come to Orlando in February,&#8221; says Xanté CEO Robert Ross. &#8220;Attendees will see the fastest, most affordable digital solutions on the market today, running live at our GOA booth. Our complete systems give companies the world over a huge advantage, from intelligent prepress straight through to output.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>Xanté on the GOA Show Floor</strong></p>
<p>Xanté will be showing live demonstrations of its most popular, award-winning technology at GOA 2013, including:</p>
<p>The award-winning <strong>Xanté Excelagraphix 4200 Inkjet Print System</strong> featuring revolutionary Memjet Waterfall Printhead Technology™ that delivers more than 3 billion drops of ink per second, for print speeds up to 8 times faster than traditional inkjet technology. Professionals can print over-sized architectural / engineering documents, maps, indoor signage, P-O-P displays, packaging, folding cartons, corrugated boxes, newspapers, and more, all on-demand. The adjustable media path allows users to print on a wide variety of media (including extremely thick foam board and corrugated cardboard) and sheet sizes (from 8.27&#8243; x 8.27&#8243; up to 42&#8243; x 50&#8242;). Operators can personalize individual pieces as printing continues, running variable data at full speed.</p>
<p>The <strong>Xanté Excelagraphix L850 Digital Narrow Web Press</strong> is the affordable, narrow web / label solution that allows customers to go digital and meet the demand for fast full color labels, tags, decals, tickets and much more. This complete digital inkjet print system features the revolutionary Memjet Printhead Technology™ that delivers high print speeds while increasing overall shop production and profits. It also features an easy-to-use interface with 7&#8243; color LCD touchscreen display, an aerosol extraction system and automatic feed / cut, print speed of 30.5 cm/sec, and support for roll to roll, roll cut, cut sheet and fanfold.</p>
<p><strong>Xanté Ilumina 650 GS series</strong>: the Ilumina 650 GS and Ilumina 650 Digital Production Press are heavy stock digital color print systems that generate full color sheets, cards, envelopes, brochures, banners and more. These systems print traditional and variable data-based jobs on a wide variety of media, from text weights through to extremely heavy card stocks up to 32 pt (650 gsm), two dimensional textured stocks, metallics and label stocks, and oversized sheets to 13&#8243;x47&#8243; long. The Ilumina 650 GS series is driven by the iQueue workflow, which automates color and project management.</p>
<p><strong>Xanté Impressia Digital Multi-Media Print Systems</strong> make the move to digital affordable, and meet the demand for fast full color letterhead, cards, envelopes, forms, brochures, mailers, labels, banners and more. Impressia offers the lowest cost per print, highest speed (up to 80 envelopes/min.), highest resolution (up to 2400), and unmatched spot color matching.</p>
<p>These complete, turn-key solutions allow printing on a wider variety of media and sheets sizes, so more work can be produced in-house, and on-demand. The systems are driven by the <strong>iQueue Prepress Workflow</strong>, which manages complex digital files, makes critical color adjustments, applies screening and imposition, and much more.</p>
<p><strong>Xanté&#8217;s PlateMaker 6 total prepress system</strong> images paper proofs, film, and polyester plates; yielding exact halftones, accurate registration, sharp images, crisp film, and clean plates better than before. This chemical- and process-free system gives users the ability to go from proofs to approval, and directly to plate or film, using a single device. Z7 technology delivers a clean plate with sharp images and accurate registration. Xanté unique Z-Dot™ screening allows the PlateMaker 6 to print Myriad 2 polyester plates with the cleanest screens possible in an electrophotographic process. Xanté&#8217;s patented Accurate Calibration Technology gives users precise control over horizontal and vertical dimensions on page images, insuring unmatched output accuracy.</p>
<p><strong>iQueue 7 Ultimate</strong> is the new, multi-user workflow designed for professional digital printing systems. iQueue possesses the most advanced color intelligence available for all Xanté products, making it easy to manage multiple projects, make independent CMYK / density adjustments, match critical spot colors; and select the desired feed, media type, resolution, linescreen, and dot shape. Users can also track press consumables, multiple run counts, and job costs from any user workstation.</p>
<p>For more information about Xanté, please visit: <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001v379tsgc01QItTJiyNL4UHvoL5Jf7WtQhFoUatWzgBA73xsPzbF5aQv061MA9te4HNgU0i6Uv4V6DqxruIdJH5FR0gpduEEnClaFt4rJivw=" target="_blank" shape="rect">www.xante.com</a>, or call: +1 251-473-6502.</p>
<p><strong>About Xanté </strong><br />
Xanté is a major provider of professional digital solutions, meeting the demands of print professionals who are looking for state-of-the-art technology at practical price points. The extensive product line includes: the Excelagraphix L850 Digital Narrow Web Press; wide format Excelagraphix 4200; Impressia Digital Multi-Media Print Systems; chemical-free, process-free PlateMaker5 Polyester CTP Systems; complete PlateMaker 6 CTP Systems; the Ilumina High Production Digital Color Series; large format VM (Violet Metal) CTP Systems; ScreenWriter 5 Laser Printers; the iQueue Print Management and Color Smart System; award-winning Symphony Prepress Workflows; turnkey Symphony Flexo Workflows; and FilmMaker 4, the first desktop film system specifically designed for computer-to-film printing.</p>
<p>Xanté Corporation headquarters is located in Mobile, Alabama, USA, with offices in Sacramento, CA, USA; Duiven, The Netherlands; and Zhengzhou, China. Xanté products are distributed through a worldwide network of reseller and distribution partners. For more information, please visit <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001v379tsgc01QItTJiyNL4UHvoL5Jf7WtQhFoUatWzgBA73xsPzbF5aQv061MA9te4HNgU0i6Uv4V6DqxruIdJH5FR0gpduEEnClaFt4rJivw=" target="_blank" shape="rect">www.xante.c</a></p>
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<p><strong></strong><strong>Media Contacts: </strong></p>
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Arthur Verwey<br />
Xanté<br />
+1 251-473-6502<a href="mailto:averwey@xante.com" target="_blank" shape="rect"><br />
averwey@xante.com</a></div>
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<p>Xanté Europe B.V.<br />
Melissa van Gelderen<br />
Xanté<br />
+31 26-319-3210<a href="mailto:mvangelderen@xante.com" target="_blank" shape="rect"><br />
mvangelderen@xante.com</a></p>
<p>Helene Smith<br />
HSPR for Xanté<br />
+1 321-388-6511<a href="mailto:smith@helenesmith.com" target="_blank" shape="rect"><br />
smith@helenesmith.com</a></p>
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		<title>Xanté Exhibits Multiple Solutions at Packaging Innovations 2013</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 22:36:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[January 23, 2013 &#8212; Xanté, a leading provider of print solutions all over the world, today announces its participation in the Packaging Innovations Show, taking place in NEC, Birmingham, UK,... <a class="meta-more" href="http://www.helenesmith.com/xante-exhibits-multiple-solutions-at-packaging-innovations-2013/">Read more <span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
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<div><strong><strong><strong>January 23, 2013 &#8212; <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001Ue-27B5RZi3HX7gAG6f7jztI6gSdNZXKa4w2xLXz6pAAGxwbNN40vzolerpCFAssEi9JwOiOi30Jp_pxnhrCmaiJhCDxj7T-Bbu3z6lEViI=" target="_blank" shape="rect">Xanté</a>, a leading provider of print solutions all over the world, today announces its participation in the Packaging Innovations Show, taking place in NEC, Birmingham, UK, on 27 and 28 February, 2013.</strong></strong></strong></div>
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<div>Customers visiting Xanté in Stand A28 will have the opportunity to see various types of exciting technology, including High Speed Inkjet Printers for large format and labels, and all designed to innovate their print environments.CEO and President Robert Ross says, &#8220;Our customers make Xanté products; we just build them. Packaging is one of the big growth markets on the horizon, and we are ready to help our customers compete with ground breaking, yet affordable, technology.&#8221;</div>
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<div><strong></strong>Award-Winning technology:</div>
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<div><strong>Excelagraphix 4200</strong><strong><br />
</strong>The Xanté Excelagraphix 4200 Inkjet Print System features revolutionary Memjet Waterfall Printhead Technology™ that delivers more than 3 billion drops of ink per second, for print speeds up to 8 times faster than traditional inkjet technology. Professionals can print over-sized architectural / engineering documents, maps, indoor signage, P-O-P displays, packaging, folding cartons, corrugated boxes, newspapers, and more, all on-demand. The adjustable media path allows users to print on a wide variety of media (including extremely thick foam board and corrugated cardboard) and sheet sizes (from 8.27&#8243; x 8.27&#8243; up to 42&#8243; x 50&#8242;). Operators can personalize individual pieces as printing continues, running variable data at full speed.</div>
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<div><strong>The Exelagraphix L850 offers twice the speed and one-third the cost compared to laser-based label printers<br />
</strong>The Excelagraphix L850 Digital Narrow Web Press is the affordable, narrow web / label solution that allows customers to go digital and meet the demand for fast full color labels, tags, decals, tickets and much more. This complete digital inkjet print system features the revolutionary Memjet Printhead Technology™ that delivers high print speeds while increasing overall shop production and profits. It also features an easy-to-use interface with 7&#8243; color LCD touchscreen display, an aerosol extraction system and automatic feed / cut, print speed of 30.5 cm/sec, and support for roll to roll, roll cut, cut sheet and fanfold.&#8221;We are participating in this event due to the large number of prospects we have in the UK and Ireland packaging markets, an area where we expect to expand our presence,&#8221; says Arthur Verwey, VP of International Sales and Marketing, Xanté. &#8220;We have always enjoyed doing live demonstrations, because we are 100% behind showing what we can do and talking to our customers. The speed and quality for packaging applications is something to experience in person. As they say, seeing is believing!&#8221;Additionally, Xanté will run live demonstrations on the <strong>Ilumina 650 GS</strong> &#8211; the digital solution for short run, heavy stock and specialty printing and packaging. Visitors will be amazed at the variety and weight of media which they can print, including textured stocks, metallics and board. Ilumina 650 GS Systems are available in two production models and are driven by the automated <strong>iQueue Color Smart Workflow</strong>.<strong></strong>iQueue 7 Ultimateis the new, multi-user workflow designed for professional digital printing systems. iQueue possesses the most advanced color intelligence available for all Xanté products, making it easy to manage multiple projects, make independent CMYK / density adjustments, match critical spot colors; and select the desired feed, media type, resolution, linescreen, and dot shape. Users can also track press consumables, multiple run counts, and job costs from any user workstation.</p>
<p>See Xanté at Stand A28. For more information please visit <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001Ue-27B5RZi3HX7gAG6f7jztI6gSdNZXKa4w2xLXz6pAAGxwbNN40vzolerpCFAssEi9JwOiOi30Jp_pxnhrCmaiJhCDxj7T-Bbu3z6lEViI=" target="_blank" shape="rect">www.xante.com</a>.</p>
<p><strong>About Xanté</strong><br />
Xanté is a major provider of professional digital solutions, meeting the demands of print professionals who are looking for state-of-the-art technology at practical price points. The extensive product line includes: the wide format Excelagraphix 4200; chemical-free, processfree PlateMaker5 Polyester CTP Systems; complete PlateMaker 6 CTP Systems; the ILUMINA High Production Digital Color Series; large format VM (Violet Metal) CTP Systems; SpeedSetter (Polyester) CTP Systems; the Degrava Digital Narrow Web Color Press; SpeedSetter 300 and SpeedSetter 400 CTF Systems; ScreenWriter 4 Laser Printers; the iQueue Print Management and Color Smart System; award-winning Symphony Prepress Workflows; turnkey Symphony Flexo Workflows; and FilmMaker 4, the first desktop film system specifically designed for computer-to-film printing.</p>
<p>Xanté Corporation headquarters is located in Mobile, Alabama, USA, with offices in Sacramento, CA, USA; Duiven, The Netherlands; and Zhengzhou, China. Xanté products are distributed through a worldwide network of reseller and distribution partners. For more information, please visit <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001Ue-27B5RZi3HX7gAG6f7jztI6gSdNZXKa4w2xLXz6pAAGxwbNN40vzolerpCFAssEi9JwOiOi30Jp_pxnhrCmaiJhCDxj7T-1-31X1yk_2I=" target="_blank" shape="rect">www.xante.com.</a></p>
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<p>All products and services are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners, and are hereby acknowledged.</p>
<p><strong></strong>Media Contacts:<strong></strong></p>
<p>Xanté Corporation<br />
Arthur Verwey<br />
Xanté<br />
+1 251-473-6502<br />
<a href="mailto:averwey@xante.com" target="_blank" shape="rect">averwey@xante.com</a></p>
<p>Xanté Europe B.V.<br />
Melissa van Gelderen<br />
Xanté<br />
+31 26-319-3210<br />
<a href="mailto:mvangelderen@xante.com" target="_blank" shape="rect">mvangelderen@xante.com</a></p>
<p>Helene Smith<br />
HSPR for Xanté<br />
+1 321-388-6511<a href="mailto:smith@helenesmith.com" target="_blank" shape="rect"><br />
smith@helenesmith.com</a></p>
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		<title>Top Industry Exhibitors Bring New Technology, On-Site Demonstrations to GOA 2013</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 21:52:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Xerox, Konica Minolta, Xanté, RTA/HP, Ricoh, Mutoh, OKI Data Americas, Goss, MGI USA, Inc., Esko, and more confirmed for this year&#8217;s Orlando exposition Key executives and decision makers will meet... <a class="meta-more" href="http://www.helenesmith.com/top-industry-exhibitors-bring-new-technology-on-site-demonstrations-to-goa-2013/">Read more <span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
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<h3><strong>Xerox, Konica Minolta, Xanté, RTA/HP, Ricoh, Mutoh, OKI Data Americas, Goss, MGI USA, Inc., Esko, and more confirmed for this year&#8217;s Orlando exposition</strong></h3>
<h3>Key executives and decision makers will meet on the show floor</h3>
<p><strong>Orlando, Florida, USA &#8211; January 23, 2013 &#8211; <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001V0pz0WCyoutvWcGOmumdR8ek4UkC9cOrdKa9ptw8QN_56o7GP0fa8Q_CQvt5k25AOyaTW3FoaSpdt3VM63XzFKuJHKM3gDFwvVZZzJhBdcI=" target="_blank" shape="rect">Graphics of the Americas Expo &amp; Conference (GOA)</a> today announces that many of the industry&#8217;s most prestigious exhibitors have signed on to showcase the latest industry solutions at the 2013 GOA show, being held February 21-23, 2013, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, USA. </strong></p>
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<p>&#8220;We are extremely pleased with the number of new and returning exhibitors coming to this year&#8217;s Orlando show,&#8221; says George Ryan, GOA President. &#8220;Attendees will have a first-hand opportunity to speak with senior-level representatives from companies such as Ricoh, Xerox, Konica Minolta, Xanté, Esko, Mutoh, MGI USA, Inc., to name a few. We invite our North and Latin American friends, and the growing populations coming from Asia and other overseas regions, to come see what they may have missed at drupa or Graph Expo.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>Sneak peek at exhibitor news showcase</strong><br />
Several exhibitors have agreed to allow GOA to share new information regarding their GOA exhibits, including:</p>
<p><strong>Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc.</strong><br />
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. will be showcasing its latest designs in bizhub ofﬁce printers and multifunctional products (MFPs), new bizhub PRESS production printers, and award-winning software innovations at Graphics of the Americas booth #501.</p>
<p><strong>OKI Data Americas</strong><br />
OKI Data Americas, booth #523, will demonstrate its innovative proColor™ Series of high impact, digital color printers, including the pro511DW, pro900/905DP and, making its GOA debut, the new 711WT, featuring white toner. Ideal for short run printing, the proColor line delivers superior color accuracy and speed whether running labels, cut sheets or envelopes with variable data and variable graphics. Representatives will be available to speak about special financing options at the OKI proColor ™ booth.</p>
<p><strong>Mutoh</strong><br />
Mutoh will be showcasing the ValueJet 1638 &#8211; 64-inch printer at GOA booth #971. The ValueJet 1638 is known for its staggered dual heads, which create vivid, high-quality prints at speeds over 1,012 square feet/hour. Mutoh will also be demonstrating print and cut solutions on the ValueJet 1624, the Wrapper&#8217;s Choice printer, and new ValueCut Cutting Plotters.</p>
<p><strong>Arlon</strong><br />
In addition to Arlon&#8217;s flagship digital vehicle wrap product DPF 6000XRP, the company will demonstrate its new Series 2300X &#8212; a specialty textured wrap film that comes in both carbon fiber and brushed metal finishes &#8212; in booth #971. Series 2300X is an ultra-conformable textured film that allows vehicle customization with special effects, while maintaining a professional look and finish. Arlon&#8217;s X-Scape Technology permits quick and easy installation. Applied with heat, the film will stretch around simple and moderate curves, from bumpers to mirrors.</p>
<p><strong>Esko</strong><br />
At booth #1135, Esko demonstrates a wide array of software solutions addressing artwork, management, design and prepress, color management, workflow automation and process integration - for commercial print, wide format and packaging. Esko Suite 12 introduces new productivity and efficiency benefits.</p>
<p>The new Kongsberg i-XN24,a highly versatile and productive digital finishing system, can be configured for the widest range of applications; from kiss-cutting to packaging mockups, heavy-duty milling, and simple to complex flexo plate cutting with ID marking.</p>
<p>Visitors can also learn about PantoneLIVE™ support. PantoneLIVE™ within Esko&#8217;s workflows delivers an end-to-end color management and color communication solution<strong>.</strong></p>
<p>Rollem International<br />
Rollem will preview the 2D Automatic Finisher in GOA booth #409. The 2D Finisher is an entry-level, bi-directional slitting, scoring and perforating system for finishing multiple-up photo cards, greeting cards, mailers and postcards. This system eliminates the need for guillotine cutting and extra manpower, while delivering 100% accurate trimming and scoring on digitally printed products. Rollem will also display the multi-function Auto-4 CPS Numbering, Perforating, Scoring and Slitting system. The multiple numbering feature places up to 40 numbers on a single sheet. The computer control offers job recall at the touch of a button, and also offers batch counting features.</p>
<p><strong>Nilpeter</strong><br />
Nilpeter, booth #555 and sponsor of The FlexoZone, brings the state-of-the-art version of the industry&#8217;s quality workhorse, the FB-3, to GOA. In the FB-3, the latest technology is integrated into a new, ground-up designed platform. The ergonomically designed printing stations include 5 servos for complete automation of all adjustments including job save, job load, and job change; as well as pre-setting, impression settings, and side register load.</p>
<p>The dual axis servo transport system ensures that the FB-3 will continually deliver the highest level of print reproduction, as well as unparalleled registration performance. Other features include Nilpeter&#8217;s CLEANINKING system, quick-release anilox rollers, and plate cylinders, which combine with the available quick-change Revolver die-cutting system to make the FB-3 a natural addition to any lean printing environment.</p>
<p><strong>Zund America, Inc.</strong><br />
Zund America, Inc., booth #571, is exhibiting the versatile and cost-effective digital cutting/routing system built for 24/7 production, the G3. The G3 M-1600, with an active cutting area of 52&#8243;x63&#8243;, will be on display in the Wide Format Print Shop Live! As is the case with all Zund machines, this smallest of eleven G3 models can be equipped with a wide range of modular tools for kiss-cutting, through-cutting, oscillating and rotary cutting, creasing/scoring, and v-cutting; as well as 2D and 3D routing of materials up to 2&#8243; thick.</p>
<p><strong>MGI USA, Inc.</strong><br />
MGI will showcase the new JETvarnish 3D inkjet spot UV coater in booth #723. The JETvarnish 3D gives graphics professionals a dual set of tools to increase profitability &#8212; traditional flat spot UV coating, and new 3D raised effects &#8212; together for the first time, in one production unit.</p>
<p>Also on display will be MGI&#8217;s flagship Meteor DP8700 XL multi-substrate digital press, featuring a wide range of compatible substrates (paper, plastics &amp; envelopes), sheet sizes up to 13&#215;40&#8243; in production, laser-safe prints and no click charges.</p>
<p><strong>Lithco</strong><br />
Lithco is a manufacturer, master distributor and blanket converter &#8211; and now the home of Gaebel rulers. See a comprehensive selection of pre-press, press and bindery supplies available from one source at Lithco booth #514. Lithco will offer show specials on magnifiers, Pantone, Gaebel rulers, micrometers, Correct-A-Plate Pens, Myron L meters, and more.</p>
<p><strong>Coastal Business Supplies</strong><br />
Coastal Business Supplies features the new wide format 42&#8243; Mutoh RJ-900X at GOA booth #1400. This newly upgraded model is ideal for everyday sublimation transfer printing for apparel, banners, hard surface substrates and more, due to its superior line sharpness, continuous tones, and smooth transitions in its photo quality prints. The new model features high print speeds and improved paper handling capability, as well as Intelligent Interweave technology to eliminate banding.</p>
<p><strong>AFINIA</strong><br />
AFINIA, a division of Microboards Technology LLC, will be showing the L801 Label Printer at GOA 2013 in booth #1154. Based on market-changing inkjet technology from Memjet, the L801 is positioned to bridge the gap between high speed and desktop printing applications by putting variable, full-color print in the hands of a wide range of users.</p>
<p><strong>MultiCam® Inc.</strong><br />
MultiCam® Inc., booth #343, is enhancing the digital finishing market with three affordable, easy-to-use, Computerized Numeric Control (CNC) cutting solutions that route, knife cut, crease and perforate at speeds up to 7000 IPM. The EZ Knife® is an automatic knife-changing system that supports rotary, kiss-cut, drag, angle-knife, oscillating and ultrasonic cutting. MultiCam&#8217;s exclusive MultiVision™ digital camera/software-based registration system recognizes fiducials visually, aligns images, and automatically corrects distortion and rotation.</p>
<p><strong>Exhibitor space</strong><br />
Limited exhibitor space for GOA 2013 is still available. Those interested may contact Beth Mendez, at: 800-331-0461, Ext. 135; or Rick Brunsman, Ext. 116.</p>
<p>For more information about GOA 2013, visit:  <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001V0pz0WCyoutvWcGOmumdR8ek4UkC9cOrdKa9ptw8QN_56o7GP0fa8Q_CQvt5k25AOyaTW3FoaSpdt3VM63XzFKuJHKM3gDFwvVZZzJhBdcI=" target="_blank" shape="rect">www.goa2013.com</a>, or call: 1-800-331-0461.</p>
<p><strong>About Printing Association of Florida (PAF)</strong><br />
The Printing Association of Florida is one of the most active and influential printing associations in North America, with headquarters in Orlando, Florida, USA. More than 300 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&#8217;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, Florida, USA, 32822. For information, call: (407) 240-8009; Fax: (407) 240-8333; or visit:  <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001V0pz0WCyoutvWcGOmumdR8ek4UkC9cOrdKa9ptw8QN_56o7GP0fa8Q_CQvt5k25AOyaTW3FoaSpdt3VM63XzFEvX_Ij65GFgemnfHiysfMU=" target="_blank" shape="rect">www.flprint.org</a>.</p>
<p><strong>About Graphics of the Americas (GOA)</strong><br />
Now in its 38th year, Graphics of the Americas, produced annually by the Printing Association of Florida, takes place on February 21-23, 2013 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, USA. GOA is one of the graphic communications industry&#8217;s largest, annual, combined expositions and conferences. GOA is a unique event attracting over 8,100 printers, designers, and creative professionals from North America, Central America, South America, the Caribbean, and all corners of the world. To register, or for more information, call 1-800-331-0461, or visit:  <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001V0pz0WCyoutvWcGOmumdR8ek4UkC9cOrdKa9ptw8QN_56o7GP0fa8Q_CQvt5k25AOyaTW3FoaSpdt3VM63XzFKuJHKM3gDFwvVZZzJhBdcI=" target="_blank" shape="rect">www.goa2013.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>Enfocus Switch 11 integrates with EFI Fiery® XF and Colorproof™ XF</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[EFI&#8217;s participation in the Enfocus Crossroads community allows users to take full advantage of Enfocus Switch Smart Automation within their large and super-wide print production workflows  Ghent, Belgium &#8211; January... <a class="meta-more" href="http://www.helenesmith.com/enfocus-switch-11-integrates-with-efi-fiery-xf-and-colorproof-xf/">Read more <span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
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<h3><strong>EFI&#8217;s participation in the Enfocus Crossroads community allows users to take full advantage of Enfocus Switch Smart Automation within their large and super-wide print production workflows  </strong><strong></strong></h3>
<p><strong>Ghent, Belgium &#8211; January 22, 2013 &#8211; <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001mFWNAI6mqjDLfUxPUsYlTjucXZHyAz7SVdmO238v1e2B7d7D5Hsdiae_X1-rYqV4iUbr4hgJwaVkijWfhxfQoGVLPw1LPafJUNMvt1oxKbc=" target="_blank" shape="rect">Enfocus</a> announces its Enfocus Switch 11 can be set up to automatically connect to EFI&#8217;s Fiery® XF or Colorproof™ XF RIP. This new automation capability will benefit a broad range of professionals involved in large to super-wide format printing such as ad agencies, prepress businesses, publishers, newspapers, packaging companies, full-service printing houses, photographers and print shops. Connection to EFI&#8217;s Fiery® XF or Colorproof™ XF RIP is provided through a new configurator, which comes standard with Switch 11 update 2 and later versions. </strong></p>
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<p>EFI is a market-leading provider of next-generation digital technology, offering a broad range of digital print and inkjet solutions as well as advanced business automation software. &#8220;Our mission is to lead the print industry&#8217;s transformation from analog to digital color through best-in-class products, technology and services. The integration with Enfocus Switch enables our customers to bridge the gap between their existing workflow and the Fiery&#8217;s wide format production and proofing systems seamlessly,&#8221; says Stefan Spiegel, General Manager of Fiery wide format production and proofing at EFI.</p>
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<p>&#8220;At Enfocus, we aim to be a world-class software vendor that provides solutions to the broad publishing market supporting end-to-end automation with an innovative modular and open approach,&#8221; comments Angelo Manno, Global Account Manager, Crossroads &amp; OEM at Enfocus. &#8220;With EFI as a Crossroads partner, our customers can fully automate their digital print production workflows economically and without the need to manually intervene. This will reduce errors, streamline production and shorten time to market.&#8221;</p>
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<p>Enfocus Switch enables fully automated and highly efficient print production</p>
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<p>Support for naming conventions, metadata, integration with databases, preflighting files, and more, helps customers take full advantage of Switch&#8217;s Smart Automation features. Processed files are automatically routed to the appropriate RIP and output device for correct printing and finishing. Without any manual intervention, the correct settings for the output device, such as color management, sheet size, rotation, scaling, nesting, tiling, step and repeat, footer, and finishing; will be used.</p>
<p>EFI Fiery® XF is a high-performance RIP that reduces production time and unifies the handling of printing devices. It produces consistently accurate and vibrant colors and works with most major solvent, eco-solvent and UV printers such as EFI VUTEk®, EFI Wide Format, Epson, Canon, Mimaki, Mutoh and Roland printers. Colorproof™ XF is a professional-level proofing RIP that provides users with all the tools required to produce ISO 12647-7 / 8 compliant validation prints and contract proofs as well as G7 compliant prints on inkjet, laser and LED printers.</p>
<p>Enfocus Crossroads makes automation challenges obsolete</p>
<p>Enfocus Crossroads is a community related to Enfocus Switch automation. Comprising Crossroads Application Partners, Crossroads Integration Partners and Switch users, the community provides automation best practices to other Switch users and prospects. Crossroads Application Partners, now including EFI, have integrated their respective solutions with Switch, offering a centralized, automated and controlled environment to streamline pre-production through cross-media and print output.</p>
<p>A dedicated Crossroads web portal (<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001mFWNAI6mqjDLfUxPUsYlTjucXZHyAz7SVdmO238v1e2B7d7D5Hsdiae_X1-rYqV4iUbr4hgJwaVkijWfhxfQoIjQlKsgs-OJHutWGtecdBuvBvjremyiXA==" target="_blank" shape="rect">www.crossroads-world.com</a>) provides an extensive source of information about Crossroads Partners and their integrated solutions. It also offers educational blogs, an interactive user forum and a broad library of Switch flows that can be downloaded and imported into existing Switch workflows.</p>
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<p><strong>About EFI</strong></p>
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<p>EFI™ (<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001mFWNAI6mqjDLfUxPUsYlTjucXZHyAz7SVdmO238v1e2B7d7D5Hsdiae_X1-rYqV4iUbr4hgJwaVkijWfhxfQoC6P7jgyYvF260Lp5ALGepE=" target="_blank" shape="rect">www.efi.com</a>) is a worldwide provider of products, technology and services leading the transformation of analogue to digital imaging. Based in Silicon Valley, with offices around the globe, the company&#8217;s powerful integrated product portfolio includes digital front-end servers; super wide, wide-format, label and ceramic inkjet presses and inks; production workflow, web to print, and business automation software; and office, enterprise and mobile cloud solutions. These products allow users to produce, communicate and share information in an easy and effective way, and enable businesses to increase their profits, productivity, and efficiency.</p>
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<p><strong>About Enfocus</strong></p>
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<p>Enfocus (<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001mFWNAI6mqjDLfUxPUsYlTjucXZHyAz7SVdmO238v1e2B7d7D5Hsdiae_X1-rYqV4iUbr4hgJwaVkijWfhxfQoGVLPw1LPafJUNMvt1oxKbc=" target="_blank" shape="rect">www.enfocus.com</a>) provides modular and affordable tools safeguarding job quality and enabling automation throughout the complete production chain. Innovative solutions improve communication between design and production while enhancing productivity and predictability through automation of routine tasks.</p>
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<p>Step-by-step deployment dramatically increases added value without forcing users to completely rethink their way of doing business. Well-known brands include Instant PDF, PitStop and Switch.</p>
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<div>Enfocus is a business unit of Esko and has its headquarters in Gent, Belgium.</div>
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<p><strong>About Esko</strong></p>
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<p>Esko (<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001mFWNAI6mqjDLfUxPUsYlTjucXZHyAz7SVdmO238v1e2B7d7D5Hsdiae_X1-rYqV4iUbr4hgJwaVkijWfhxfQoB-94_YSegH_2itsPPB05nk=" target="_blank" shape="rect">www.esko.com</a>) is a global supplier of integrated solutions for packaging, sign and display finishing, commercial printing and professional publishing. Esko products and services help customers raise productivity, reduce time-to-market, lower costs and expand business and improve profitability.</p>
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<p>Esko employs around 1200 people worldwide. Its direct sales and service organization covers Europe, the Americas and the Asia Pacific region, completed by a network of distribution partners in more than 50 countries.</p>
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<div>Esko is headquartered in Gent, Belgium, and has R&amp;D and manufacturing facilities in five European countries, the United States, China and India.</div>
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<p>Electronics For Imaging and Fiery are registered trademarks of Electronics for Imaging, Inc. in the U.S. and/or certain other countries. Colorproof is a trademark of Electronics for Imaging GmbH in the U.S. and/or certain other countries. All other terms and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners, and are hereby acknowledged.</p>
<p><b>Further Information</b></p>
<p>Americas<br />
HSPR, Helene Smith<br />
Tel: +1 321 388 6511<br />
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<p>Europe and ROW<br />
duomedia, Nancy Vermeulen<br />
Tel: +32 2 560 21 50<br />
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<p>Enfocus<br />
Sukerti Van Schoorisse<br />
Marketing Manager<br />
Tel.: +32 9 216 91 10<br />
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