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Supplier News - September 2011
September 2011
From packagePRINTING
News on suppliers to the packaging printing industry, including items on the 2011 InterTech Technology Awards, Toyo Ink America, Heidelberg, Xerox Corporation, Harper Corp., EFI and ICE USA.
Heidelberg USA Announces New Appointments to Management Team
August 24, 2011
From International Prepress Association
Kennesaw, GA, – Heidelberg USA has announced a series of structural and organizational changes intended to reinforce its strong position in the print media marketplace. These include a realignment of its regional office facilities and key regional personnel in certain parts of the country in order to raise the level...
MIS, Digital Printing Drive Prinect Workflow Integration
August 19, 2011
From pP inBox
Four areas have been driving business in the print media industry in recent times—MIS, Web-to-print, and digital and packaging printing. To meet these growing needs, Heidelberg is extending the functions of its Prinect print shop workflow.
Label Traxx Announces Labelexpo Product Demonstrations
July 7, 2011
From Show News
Label Traxx, a print business management software for flexographic narrow web label printers and converters worldwide, will launch Version 6.1 at Labelexpo Europe 2011 in Brussels, Belgium, September 28 to October 1.
All Aboard!
October 2008
From packagePRINTING
Labelexpo Americas 2008 should have left little doubt in attendees’ minds that digital printing has made major inroads in the package-printing market. This influx is not necessarily representative of other print processes losing market share. Rather, digital printing’s emergence can be attributed to changes in brand owner preferences for shorter runs and the recent surge in regional packaging. Ken Stack, vice president/general manager of EFI Jetrion, stated in his presentation at Labelexpo that four factors are driving label printers toward digital printing: targeted marketing, localization, time to market, and the supply chain. All four factors cause brand owners to migrate toward shorter print runs.
Digital’s Bite
March 2008
From packagePRINTING
Ones and zeroes seem to rule the roost—digital is everywhere. In the printing world, digital has a firm grip in the commercial arena where variable-data printing is the “killer app.” According to Jeff Wettersten, director, Digital Print Solutions for Sun Chemical, “Digital printing has gained a strong position in commercial printing due to its variable-data capability. The ability to personalize messages in printed media where they are reaching an audience of one has transformed the use of the product.” In package printing, it’s not so simple; variable-data printing doesn’t have the same play as it does in the commercial sector. “Variable data
Digital Print Study Featured at IPA’s 43rd Annual Technical Conference
February 2008
From pP inBox
EDINA, Minn.—A study of digital print will be highlighted at the 43rd annual IPA Technical Conference to be held in downtown Chicago, April 22-24. The complete program, “Leveraging Cross Media Convergence,” is now online at http://www.ipa.org/tech Photographers, designers, production managers, IT specialists, prepress managers, and printers will come together at the graphics workflow event to share ideas and insights about how to improve their workflow capabilities to provide more effective graphic solutions for their clients. During the event, attendees will learn the results of the landmark study of digital print currently being conducted under the direction of Dr. Abhay Sharma of Ryerson University. This
Advantage: VDP
May 2007
From packagePRINTING
Variable data in packaging comes in a variety of forms resulting from an assortment of needs. In some cases, the variable data might be beverage labeling indigenous to a geographic area or other targeted marketing materials. In other applications, the variable data comes in the form of 2D or traditional bar coding to help protect a brand against counterfeiting or diversion. And, in still other cases, the variable data exists as alphanumeric coding to authenticate promotional purchases. Digital presses are the engines used to print variable data. “Digital print engines are the most compatible with variable data as they are designed to manufacture data-driven
PIA/GATF’s Digital Printing Council Membership Triples
May 2006
From pP inBox
SEWICKLEY, Pa.—PIA/GATF’s Digital Printing Council (DPC) today announces that since becoming a core service offfering in January, its memebership has tripled to over 1,000, making DPC the world’s largest digital printing association, according to a press release from PIA/GATF. “Digital printing is surpasing conservative estimates we all accepted over the last few years,” said Joanne Vinyard, director, DPC. “The growth we’re experiencing directly reflects what’s happening in the industry.” “Printers know, and trust, PIA/GATF,” said Frank Romano, a DPC advisory board member and educator. “PIA/GATF has perfected a system for supporting members in their current operations while doing marvelous, precise, advance work that allows them to
Digital Program At Gutenberg Draws Lots Of Attention
March 2005
From News
RESTON, Va.—Major industry players in the digital sector have shown their support for the upcoming GUTENBERG & DIGITAL OUTLOOK, April 28 - 30, 2005 at the Los Angeles Convention Center by offering digitally-oriented educational sessions as part of a special program originated by Graphic Arts Show Company (GASC). Large, digital products firms like Hewlett Packard, Adobe, Quark, Xinet and others have thrown their support behind this newly refocused event, lending visibility and credibility along with the expertise they bring with their participation in the educational portions and exhibit floor for the West Coast event. Hewlett Packard has shown their strong support for the West
1997 TLMI Award Winners
February 1998
From packagePRINTING
packagePRINTING presents the tag and label industry's exclusive first look at the winners of the 1997 TLMI Awards competition. By taking Best of Show honors in the Tag & Label Manufacturers Institute's Awards competition, a combination offset-printed/foil-stamped front and back label solidified multi-process printing's reputation for adding value and elegance to printed packaging. Converted by Impressive Labels, Safford, AZ, the "Frescolina" wine label was tagged by the panel of judges as being superior to all 290 entries in this 20th annual competition. Overall, 49 TLMI and 18 FINAT member companies participated. Cited for its extremely exacting registration of two foils put down one