Eastman Kodak, Graphic Communications Group

CHARLOTTE, N.C.—The Harper GraphicSolutions™ team had a full house at Rochester Institute of Technology on Wednesday, April 15 to usher in the 2009 Harper Flexographic Solutions Tour™.

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.

LAS VEGAS—Kodak has released a new feature for the family of NEXPRESS Digital Production Color Presses, providing another way to expand sales opportunities with photo press products. KODAK NEXPRESS Intelligent Dimensional Coating Solution and KODAK NEXPRESS Dimensional Clear Dry Ink combine to create raised printing that enables tactile effects.

Flexo platemaking, in its most basic concept, is very simple. So, why do people find it so complex? This article will explain the key points, and clarify common confusions.

COLUMBUS, Ga.—Kodak has recently completed the expansion of its digital plate production facility in Columbus, Ga. Adding 26,000 square feet to the existing facility, Kodak is using this third production line to meet the digital plate supply needs of print service providers in a wide variety of markets, and to further its commitment to advancing digital plate production processes and technologies.

CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI, Canada—J Zarwan Partners has published an in-depth research study, "Environmental Impact of Printing Plates," to help printers make informed choices when purchasing plates, and to bring to an often confusing issue. The report analyses four main areas where plates can have an environmental impact—chemistry, energy, water, and waste, and compares the relative environmental impact between different categories of plates, as well as comparing the resources used by different plates within a category.

CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI, Canada—J Zarwan Partners has published an in-depth research study, "Environmental Impact of Printing Plates," to help printers make informed choices when purchasing plates, and to bring to an often confusing issue. The report analyses four main areas where plates can have an environmental impact—chemistry, energy, water, and waste, and compares the relative environmental impact between different categories of plates, as well as comparing the resources used by different plates within a category.

Cyril-Scott Company, a Consolidated Graphics company located in Lancaster, Ohio, is set to become the first installation of Stream Printheads, Kodak’s new continuous inkjet solution for inline printing on an offset press.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif.—The Business of Green Media Conference—which will address "bottom line" issues about not only how to implement sustainable practices, but how to do it profitably—will take place on the Cal Poly campus on January 22.

IPA, The Association of Graphic Solutions Providers announces its list of speakers at the upcoming Business Development Conference, January 29–30, in Scottsdale, Arizona.