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The long-running Prinergy prepress workflow system—developed by Creo and Heidelberg, and now a product of Eastman Kodak—was recognized with a first-ever MUST SEE 'EMS "Legacy Award." "Prinergy was not the first PDF-based workflow, but it stood out as the first product to bring the power of in-RIP PDF editing to a large scale audience," said MUST SEE 'EMS program coordinator Hal Hinderliter."

Few printers know the name "International Cooperation for the Integration of Processes in Prepress, Press, and Postpress" Association. And although the moniker "CIP4" is more recognizable, the organization's impact on the printing industry is huge.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. and PITTSBURGH, Pa.—Dan Gelbart, often credited as the father of modern computer-to-plate (CTP) technology for the printing industry, has been named the recipient of the 2008 Printing Industries of America Robert F. Reed Technology Medal. Gelbart received the award at a luncheon during the 2009 Technical Association for the Graphic Arts (TAGA) Annual Technical Conference in New Orleans on March 16.

ROCHESTER, N.Y.—Kodak speakers are participating in several programs designed to educate and enlighten graphic communications professionals at Graph Expo, Oct. 26-29 at McCormick Place in Chicago. The show will offer a variety of free seminars, which are open to all attendees. Mark Weber, vice president, marketing, Electrophotographic Printing Solutions, Kodak’s Graphic Communications Group, presents “Take Your Business to New Dimensions” on Sunday, Oct. 26, 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. in Room S404bc, South Hall, Level 4. Weber will provide insights on some of the latest techniques for expanding digital printing capabilities and increasing revenue potential. “Marketers and others who communicate with print continually strive to

RESTON, Va.—Demonstrating to printers JDF’s potential for profit, GRAPH EXPO® 2008 will showcase a JDF workflow live on the show floor this October 26–29, 2008, in Chicago’s McCormick Place South. Involving several vendors and the CIP4 Organization, JDF Works Print Shop Live! is designed to show attendees exactly what can be accomplished with technologies that are already available today. Mirroring conditions in a real print shop, JDF Works Print Shop Live! will produce an application from design to completion, using equipment from many different vendors. A greeting area will be set up so attendees clearly see where the work starts, and a team of

BOSTON, Mass.—The KODAK NEXPRESS M700 Digital Color Press received the Best of Show Award in the Process Color Digital Printing Equipment category and the KODAK INSITE Storefront System received an Honorable Mention in the Web to Print Solutions category at the ON DEMAND Conference & Exposition. “Kodak is committed to providing our customers with the best possible solutions to start or expand their digital printing businesses. This significant recognition is validation of Kodak’s digital portfolio and the leadership we are providing to help printers seize the benefits of digital printing,” said James Langley, president of the graphic communications group, and senior vice president of

CHICAGO, Ill.—The Digital Solutions Cooperative (Dscoop) is set to host its second annual conference for the HP Indigo community taking place next month, February 1-3, 2007, at the Saddlebrook Resort in Tampa, Florida. Dscoop is a dynamic, user-driven community of HP Indigo press owners and their sales, marketing and production teams. The organization, which is a cooperative between Indigo users, HP and industry providers, started just over a year ago and has evolved into a leading printing solutions provider cooperative, working to bring creative ideas to the market and help Dscoop members increase profitability. The inaugural 2006 conference hosted more than 300 Indigo users

ROCHESTER, N.Y.—Eastman Kodak Company named Jon Bracken as Vice President of Marketing and Channels, Workflow and Prepress Equipment (WPE) for its Graphic Communications Group (GCG). In his new role, Bracken is responsible for all WPE marketing initiatives, including product launches, advertising, branding and customer development. “Jon is a proven leader, and brings the industry experience and knowledge needed to help our customers grow their businesses,” said Judi Hess, General Manager and Vice President, Workflow and Prepress Equipment, GCG. “In this position, we will rely on Jon’s insight into customer needs to ensure we develop the best solutions for driving efficiency and expanding services.” Bracken

Agfa Offers the Thermostar P970–ideal for VLF applications–and the Thermostar P971 thermal imaging plate. Write 160, Visit www.agfa.com J ANDERSON & VREELAND Offers digital prepress systems and conventional photopolymer processors and plate mounters. Platemaking materials include a range of solvent and water-wash sheet photopolymer, liquid photopolymer, rubber compounds, matrix and accessories. Write 161, Visit www.anderson vreeland.com, See Ad p. 8 J BETA INDUSTRIES The Betaflex 334 Flexo Plate Analyzer eliminates bad plates early in production cycle. Measures flexo plates, negatives, proofs, prints for true dot area, ruling, dot quality. Write 162, Visit www.beta screen.com, See Ad p. 7 BPS Printing Systems Offers state-of-the-art

The Flexographic Prepress Platemakers Association (FPPA) convened its ninth annual convention last month in Amelia Island, Fla. During the three-day conference, presenters from the supplier and provider communities shared their insights on a variety of topics. Following a keynote address by Bill Raaths, CEO of Great Northern Corp., sessions included “The Effect of Simultaneous Imaging and Direct UV Main Exposure on Digital Plates and Sleeves” by Ian Hole of Esko-Graphics; “Remote Digital Proofing: Contract Color and Content Proofing at Remote Sites” by Deborah Hutcheson of Agfa Corp.; “Forensically Invisible Brand Protection Packaging” by Kevin Harrell, Creo/Kodak; “In-the-Round Production Technology” by Dan Rosen of Flint