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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


    March 19, 2008
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