Digital color printing has had a significant impact on the commercial print market and has proven itself as a viable short-run alternative to lithography. But as more digital presses move into a commercial environment and competition increases, what best practices are needed to operate as an efficient and profitable digital printer?

 

PIA/GATF?s Digital Benchmarking webinar will reveal the results of a study conducted by our Technical Research Department that not only examined the productivity of equipment, but it also analyzed printing processes and operations. By recording the production cycle and steps required to do a job, PIA/GATF was able to determine what separated the most successful digital printers from those who need to improve their processes to increase profitability.

Attendees will learn:

·          What color variations to expect on a digital press

·          How to define unacceptable digital color

·          Best practices and standards for digital printing

·          How to overcome common errors in color, artwork, and text

·          What artifacts can be introduced into the print

·          ?Just run it??the consequences

 

Who Should Attend:

·          Digital printers

·          Production managers

·          Prepress managers

·          Quality control personnel

 

Webinar Leader: Dr. Mark Bohan?vice president, research and technology, PIA/GATF

Dr. Bohan is responsible for the technical research, graphic services, and environmental health and safety departments at PIA/GATF. He oversees all aspects of technical research conducted both on and off the press, including product testing, process controls, contract research, and laboratory services. Dr. Bohan is also responsible for the JDF product certification program for CIP4 and coordinates the implementation of JDF-enabled products at PIA/GATF.

 

EVENT FEES

Standard Rate: $199   Member Rate: $99

 

Attendee Bonus! All webinar participants will receive a coupon code for 10% off the Altona Test Suite, an industry-recognized tool for digital benchmarking. Plus, attendees are eligible for 10% off any print analysis services from the Technical Research Department.

 

To sign up, click on one of the ?Register Now? buttons located at the top or bottom of this page. Registration is also available by phone at 800-910-4283, ext. 716 (dial 412-259-1716 outside the U.S.).

 

Related items available from the PIA/GATF Store:

·          Inkjet! History, Technology, Markets, and Applications

·          Handbook for Digital Printing and Variable-Data Printing

·          Web-to-Print Primer

·          PDF Print Production Guide, 3^rd Edition

 

Other upcoming events from PIA/GATF can be found by visiting the Event Calendar.

 

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Printing for a Sustainable Future

March 16-18, 2009
Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre
Indianapolis, IN
www.nehsconference.org

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Intro
This year?s NEHS Conference themed, ?Printing for a Sustainable Future,? explains why it is more important than ever that printing and packaging companies need to develop a response to the new era of sustainability. Join us in Indianapolis and we?ll show you how you can become a sustainable green printer?something that your customers and consumers are demanding!

This conference is more than just lectures. You have the opportunity to interact with your peers on many levels and fresh innovative programs and events to get your brain growing and your ideas flowing. Gain valuable information that your company can utilize immediately!

Info
Join us for two general sessions, eight breakout sessions, 20 roundtable discussions, four WAYWOs (What are you working on?) gatherings, three networking breaks, two breakfast briefings, two receptions and an awards luncheon!

Attend and learn more about

·         How to become a sustainable green printer

·         Latest information on sustainable substrates

·         How to determine your Carbon footprint

·         Updates on electrical and fire safety

·         Best practices when conducing an accident review or responding to an OSHA citation

·         Creating and maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace

·         International standards and regulations

·         How to make your workplace safer.

 

Who should attend?

·         Business owners and other key staff involved with adopting sustainable green printing practices

·         Environmental, health and safety managers

·         Human resource managers

·         EHS equipment and services suppliers

·         Government technical assistance providers

Keep in mind that NEHS?09 is the largest industry event of its kind and is the only national event designed for those responsible for environmental health and safety issues in flexography, gravure, screen printing, lithography, digital and more!

Awards Luncheon
Tuesday?s Awards Luncheon showcases the best and brightest in the industry as they receive association and industry awards.

Network, Network, Network!
We understand the importance of networking. That?s why you?ll have a myriad of opportunities to meet and greet key contacts?new and old! With the Awards Luncheon, Resource Safari, Conference Resource Center, breakfasts, receptions and specially created networking breaks you?ll collect a lot of business cards and relationships for years to come!

More Information
Visit the official NEHS Conference website at www.nehsconference.org for updates on speakers, exhibitors and conference events.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Accommodations
NEHS welcomes you to Indianapolis, Indiana, and the Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel offers a warm welcome in the heart of beautiful downtown Indianapolis. The best of Indianapolis is found just outside our front doors, from the exciting sports arenas to great restaurants, world-class shopping, and convention centers.

Settle into the inviting comfort of one of our 378 spacious guest rooms, offering inspiring views of the city. 41 King suites are also available and are twice the size of a traditional room.

With gorgeous views of Monument Circle, the Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel promises to provide a memorable experience.

A block of rooms has been reserved for conference participants at the Sheraton Indianapolis at the special rate per night for single or double occupancy. Ask for group THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY CONFERENCE.

After the allotted number of rooms has been filled, rooms and rates at the hotel are subject to availability. To make your reservations, contact the Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel at (317) 635-2000.

The Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel is located approximately seven miles (10?15 minutes) from the Indianapolis International Airport. Taxis to the hotel are available for approximately $15?20. A shared-ride shuttle is available through Carey Indiana for $11 per person. All pick-ups are at the Ground Transportation Center on the first level of the parking garage outside of baggage claim area 2. For those driving, self-parking is available at the hotel for $18 per day or valet for $24 per day.

 

Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel
31 West Ohio Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
United States
Phone: (317) 635-2000
Fax: (317) 638-0782

 

Cancellation Policy
If you find that you cannot attend the NEHS Conference after registering, feel free to send a substitute attendee. Or, if one is not available, you may cancel by fax, mail, or email by Monday, March 1, 2009 will incur a service charge of $150 per registration. No refunds will be granted after March 1, 2009.

*Pre- conference session require an additional fee.
Upon receipt of your registration and payment, a confirmation letter will be sent with additional information.

 

 

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ROCHESTER, N.Y., Nov. 21 Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) has earned two Innovations 2009 Design and Engineering Awards from the International Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). The honors were announced at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) Press Preview in New York City.  The KODAK ESP 9 All-in-One Printer earned honors in the Computer Peripherals category, while the KODAK EASYSHARE M820 Digital Frame received accolades in the Eco-Design and Sustainable Technology category. 

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Rochester, NY , November 21 The Registry of Deeds of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts recently rolled out the red carpet for its full feature records management solution, a blockbuster film and scanner based system that keeps information current for the present and protects it for the future. The Registry of Deeds, responsible for managing more than 300,000 forms per day, worked with Kodak, BizTech Solutions, Inc., and Advanced Computer Systems (ACS) to develop an automated, common platform that saves time, improves overall efficiency, and maintains the integrity of information over time by digitizing documents into high quality images and archiving them to film through a single process.

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This seems a bit “if Rube Goldberg ran a publishing company” to me, but is an interesting idea nonetheless. From New Scientist:

 Alexander Besher’s new sci-fi book…Manga Man…is available to read online for free. It’s not just a traditional print novel, but comes with a swathe of pictures, video and audio.

More unusually (at least by Western standards) is that the book is being published direct to mobile phones. Reading novels on mobiles hasn’t really taken off over here, but it’s all the rage in Japan, where the novels are sent in installments as text messages.

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ROCHESTER, N.Y., Nov. 19 Kodak and the PGA TOUR today announced the 24 holes that will make up the Kodak Challenge, a first-of-its-kind competition for PGA TOUR players that offers $1 million to the winning player.

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Rochester, NY, November 19 Jeffrey W. Hayzlett, Chief Business Development Officer and Vice President, Eastman Kodak Company, was recently selected by the International Graphic Arts Education Association (IGAEA) as the recipient of the prestigious Earl I. Sundeen Award. Created by the IGAEA board and named after a former Kodak executive, the award recognizes a sustaining member who has made highly significant contributions to graphic arts education over an extended period of time.

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Riding a promise of change, President Obama and an expanded Democratic Congress were elected in a historic event that offers both challenges and opportunities to America?s printing industry. Get an inside look at Obama?s legislative agenda and how it will impact printers at PIA/GATF?s January 27 webinar, What an Obama Administration & 111th Congress Means for Printers.

 

This webinar will be hosted by Lisbeth Lyons, Vice President, Government Affairs, PIA/GATF, and will include a panel of legislative and advocacy experts. The program seeks to help printers understand the new political momentum at this time of tremendous challenges, both at home and abroad.

 

Attendees will learn:

·          New policy directions that will likely be pursued by the Obama Administration and 111th Congress

·          The impact of the new policy directions on the ?top action issues? identified by printers in this year?s Government Affairs survey of PIA/GATF members

·          Background information on the new ?key players? in the new Administration and Congress

·          Grassroots actions that printers can undertake to influence policies and promote the success of the industry

 

Webinar Leader: Lisbeth Lyons?vice president, government affairs, PIA/GATF

Lisbeth directs all aspects of the Government Affairs operations in the Washington, D.C. office of PIA/GATF, which houses Printing Industries of America, Inc. (PIA)?the only association that maintains a full-time lobbying and federal regulatory compliance staff to represent commercial printers. PIA activities include direct lobbying before Congress and the Administration on key industry issues ranging from postal reform, health care, taxes and regulatory reform, as well as PrintPAC and grassroots advocacy initiatives. Lisbeth also serves as PIA/GATF?s lead representative on coalitions working to support a pro-print, pro-business legislative agenda.

 

EVENT FEES

Standard Rate: $199   Member Rate: $99

 

To sign up for this webinar, click on one of the ?Register Now? buttons located at the top or bottom of this page. Registration is also available by phone at 800-910-4283, ext. 716 (dial 412-259-1716 outside the U.S.).

 

Related items available from the PIA/GATF Store:

·          Managing in Turbulence: Understanding the Economic Crisis and the Impact on Print

·          PIA/GATF Ratios

·          Additional Business Management publications

 

Other upcoming events from PIA/GATF can be found by visiting the Event Calendar

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What is your company?s greatest asset?

It should be your employees! The graphic communications industry is complicated and can be confusing. Make sure your clients are offered clear, concise information about their print jobs by ensuring that your staff understands everything involved in the print production process.

With a knowledgeable staff, your company can build credibility and provide outstanding customer service, which leads to repeat business and greater profitability. Help your employees become the best asset your company has?register them for Orientation to the Graphic Arts today.

You Will Learn

• An overview of printing reproduction
• Hands-on exercises from prepress through production?helping attendees understand what it takes to produce a printed piece
• Digital hard and soft proofing
• Multicolor litho press and on-demand printing
• Bindery operations
• And understanding of workflow?from design to postpress

Who Should Attend

• Anyone new to the printing industry
• Sales and Customer Service Managers
• Marketing/Communications Managers
• Graphic Designers
• Print Buyers
• Training Managers
• Suppliers

Workshop Duration
This is a four-day workshop, packed with all the information your employees need to understand the fundamentals of the printing industry.

Hands-On Experience Using

• Platesetter
• 6/c UV press
• High speed digital color press
• Softproofing Systems

Workshop Leader
Joseph B. Marin is known throughout the industry for his prepress expertise and is a co-author of the popular prepress publication, The PDF Print Production Guide, 2nd edition. In addition, he pursues new information relevant to preflighting and contract-color soft proofing, and creates and conducts training programs on a wide range of graphic arts subjects.

Registration Questions

If you have questions about workshop registration, please contact Kristen Stumpf, Registrar, by phone at (800) 910-4283 x716 or by email at kstumpf@piagatf.org.

Download the Workshop Registration form

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