Supplier News September 2010

Printing Industries of America 
Announces 2010 InterTech™ Award Winners
PITTSBURGH—Printing Industries of America has announced the recipients of the 2010 InterTech™ Technology Awards. The technologies receiving this prestigious award have been judged as innovative and expected to have a major impact on the graphic communications industry.

The independent panel of judges deliberated over technology nominations ranging from software solutions to press consumables and printing systems. Impressive strides in technology were demonstrated in inkjet, Web-to-print, plate processing, and flexographic and offset print quality.

Six innovative technologies were selected to receive the award. The 2010 InterTech Technology Award recipients are:

• ZAC Automated Controller Technology Module, FUJIFILM North 
 America, Graphic Systems Division;

• Prinect Inspection Control, Heidelberg USA;

• HIFLEX Webshop, HIFLEX;

• KODAK DIGICAP NX Screening, Eastman Kodak Company;

• KODAK PROSPER S10 Imprinting System, Eastman Kodak 
 Company; and

• SUPER BLUE 3™, Printing Research, Inc.

The InterTech stars will be presented before an audience of industry leaders during the 2010 Printing Industries of America Premier Print Awards and InterTech Technology Awards Gala, October 3 in Chicago.

Anderson & Vreeland to Distribute 
GMG Color Management/Proofing Solutions

BRYAN, Ohio—GMG, developer and supplier of high-end color management and proofing solutions, has appointed Anderson & Vreeland, Inc. (A&V), manufacturer and distributor of flexographic printing materials and equipment, as its distributor in the United States.

Anderson & Vreeland will offer GMG's complete line of software that supports printers from industry leaders including Epson, HP, and Canon, along with specialized GMG proofing media and technical services.

GMG's software supports the most current printers, including Epson's WT7900 which uses aqueous-based white printing technology. Products include GMG colorProof (reliable high-quality proofing), GMG flexoProof (the proofing standard for flexo and packaging markets), along with GMG dotProof for color-accurate halftone proofs and GMG proofControl that can verify proofs within seconds.

A&V will sell GMG products and provide technical support using its staff of technical sales representatives and nationwide distribution network.

Darin Lyon, vice president and general manager of A&V, notes "GMG represents a strategic fit into our extensive product line of the industry's finest flexographic materials. Our agreement with GMG ensures that our customers will have access to the highest-quality proofing technology, backed by the finest technical support."

Caltronic Joins Enercon 
Sales/Service Network

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.—Enercon Industries Corporation announced the addition of Caltronic Automação Indl. Com. e Repr. Ltda. to its surface treatment sales network. The two companies serve the converting, flexible packaging, and extruding industries.

Enercon's Vice President Rory Wolf says, "Caltronic is an excellent addition to our global network. Their depth of experience in the converting and printing industries will be a tremendous asset to our customers. Their demonstrated ability to provide local field service and support is especially important to our commitment to the region."

Caltronic is headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil and will be responsible for supporting Enercon's corona, flame, and atmospheric plasma customers throughout the country. Caltronic's Service Manager Vitor Caldana says, "We are excited to have partnered with Enercon for surface treating in Brazil."

Channeled Resources Group Buys Remaining Shares of GMC Coating

CHICAGO—Channeled Resources Group, a worldwide leader in the field of reprocessed specialty paper and film, has been a 50 percent owner of GMC Coatings, Ltd. since its inception. Channeled Resources Group has announced the acquisition of the remaining 50 percent. As 100 percent –owners, Channeled Resources Group plans to focus its attention on building GMC's custom release liner business. The focus will be on excellent quality, short lead times, and unique coatings and printing solutions.

GMC is a niche coater of release liners. Its forte is printed, narrow width, and unique differential silicone release liners. The major markets it sells into are medical, sealant, tape, envelope, and crafts.

Avery Dennison's Give Back to Schools Initiative Sets Guinness World Record

PASADENA, Calif.—Avery Dennison recently set the Guinness World Record for largest amount of school supplies donated in a 24-hour period. Avery Dennison donated more than 8,500 pounds of school supplies to an in-need New York City school, shattering the record requirement of 1,102 pounds, 5 ounces.

To establish the record, students from Adolph S. Ochs School and Academy lined up at about 9 a.m. to stuff a full-size school bus with the donated school supplies as part of the celebration. The feat was witnessed by an official Guinness World Record Adjudicator, who verified that the attempt adhered to the strict guidelines of the record category and presented Avery Dennison with a certificate documenting the new world record.

"I am so proud of what we accomplished here today: setting a new record that enables us not only to support a very deserving school, but also to help draw attention to the needs of schools throughout the country," says Tim Bond, group vice president, Avery Dennison Office Products North America. "Avery Dennison is committed to helping parents and teachers across America provide students with the highest-quality education possible, and the school supplies are vital to that success."

Guidelines for the record category stipulate that three elements must be present in all Guinness World Record proposals: an idea that is measurable, breakable, and verifiable.

The record-setting event is a part of the Avery Dennison Give Back to Schools program that was created in celebration of the company's 75th anniversary as a way to give back to the communities that have made the company's success possible.

GMG named HP Graphics 
Solutions Gold Partner

TUEBINGEN, Germany—GMG, developer and supplier of high-end color management and proofing solutions, has been awarded the HP Graphics Solutions Partner Gold level.

With GMG ColorServer and GMG SmartProfiler, GMG offers end-to-end color management for the HP Scitex large-format printers and HP Indigo digital presses to improve color accuracy and consistency in daily production. Now, it is possible for GMG and HP customers to achieve a visual match with –offset printing in an automated process, as an ISO Coated V2 appearance can be produced with their digital or large-format devices.

"We are excited about the expansion of our long-lasting relationship with HP in the field of high-end proofing with printers of the HP Z-series, which was the first result of our close technological cooperation," says Paul Willems, CEO of GMG GmbH & Co. KG.

PEOPLE

CINCINNATI—Anthem Worldwide, a Schawk Strategic Design Company, has named John Kitzmiller to the position of creative director for its Cincinnati office.

KANSAS CITY, Mo.— Multivac, Inc. announces that Vince Knoch and Tom Rapuzzi have joined the firm as regional sales managers within its food division.

MENTOR, Ohio—Avery Dennison Corporation has named Darrell Hughes vice president and general manager for Fasson Roll North America, responsible for the strategic development and growth of the North American Roll Materials business.

GHENT, Belgium—Enfocus recently appointed Steve Hosford as value added reseller (VAR) channel sales manager, North America.

WEST HARTFORD, Conn.—Urs Wunderli has joined Matik, Inc. to provide support to its service department and will assist with service issues and parts identification. He comes to Matik from Gietz AG, for which Matik is the exclusive distributor in the U.S. and Canada. pP