Graphic Arts Show Co.

RESTON, Va.—Elinor Midlik, president of Prime UV Systems, Inc., and Standard Finishing Systems, received the 2007 Harold W. Gegenheimer Awards for Industry Service at the Annual Conference of NPES The Association for Suppliers of Printing, Publishing and Converting Technologies, Nov. 4, in San Diego, Calif. Named in honor of former Baldwin Technology Company Chairman Harold W. Gegenheimer, these annual awards recognize one company and one individual that have demonstrated leadership and commitment to the industry through participation in NPES and industry activities, civic leadership, technical innovation, and sound management practices. The awards consist of recognition for the recipients, and contributions in the name of

CHICAGO, Ill.—Hailed by exhibitors as “the number one show for us,” “extraordinarily successful,” and “the best show I can really remember,” the four-day Graph Expo held at McCormick Place in Chicago in mid-September was a success. With 654 exhibitors filling 460,296 square feet of booth space on the sold out show floor, this was the largest U.S. national graphic communications trade show since 2000 and the second biggest Graph Expo ever. Its education program of nearly 70 sessions drew a record number of participants, notably the largest registration since 2000, with participants choosing to attend more sessions than in the past, including five sold

CHICAGO, Ill.—Hailed by exhibitors as “the number one show for us,” “extraordinarily successful,” and “the best show I can really remember,” the four-day Graph Expo held at McCormick Place in Chicago in mid-September was a success. With 654 exhibitors filling 460,296 square feet of booth space on the sold out show floor, this was the largest U.S. national graphic communications trade show since 2000 and the second biggest Graph Expo ever. Its education program of nearly 70 sessions drew a record number of participants, notably the largest registration since 2000, with participants choosing to attend more sessions than in the past, including five sold

RESTON, Va.—Wide format printers, sign and banner shops, and display companies attending this year’s GRAPH EXPO were treated to the latest production wide format technology, substrates and applications, along with an information-packed educational program specifically designed to help them become more productive and profitable. GRAPH EXPO, held September 9-12 at McCormick Place Chicago, showcased the largest and broadest demonstration of graphic communications technology in the western hemisphere, with live demonstrations of offset, digital, flexo and wide format technologies. Among the 460,000 net sq. ft. of exhibit space and 640 exhibits on the show floor, some 147,500 net sq. ft., including the Wide Format Pavilion,

PITTSBURGH, Pa.—PIA/GATF announced that Brad Lena has joined the organization as its primary consultant for digital and variable data printing. In this role, Lena will be responsible for helping member companies compete successfully in the burgeoning digital printing and variable data markets. He will provide assistance on strategy, as well as the specific aspects of client development, data capture and management, measurement and reporting, production and quality control, and print and mailing issues. Lena has more than 25 years of experience in the graphic arts and advertising industries. His expertise includes direct mail program creation and development, creative, copy writing, and database marketing. Prior

CHICAGO, Ill.—This fall, the 12th edition of EXECUTIVE OUTLOOK themed, “The Printers’ Success Quartet: Economics, Markets, Technology, People,” coming on the eve of GRAPH EXPO in Chicago, Ill., will give industry executives the knowledge and tools they need to score high on these critical yardsticks. EXECUTIVE OUTLOOK will take place Saturday, September 8, 2007 at McCormick Place. GRAPH EXPO opens the next day for a four-day run. “EXECUTIVE OUTLOOK will once again focus on helping show attendees navigate the aisles and exhibits by putting all of the new products and technologies in context, and laying the groundwork for sound investment decisions,” said William Lamparter,

CHICAGO,Ill.—The Graphic Arts Show Company (GASC) has decided to delay the inaugural staging of PackPrint, which was scheduled to take place on September 9-12 in Chicago. GASC released a statement saying, “Because we continue to believe strongly that the marketplace needs and will ultimately support PackPrint, we will consider producing this event in the future. Our marketing contacts, interviews, and other feedback have revealed an impressive amount of goodwill toward PackPrint on the part of prospective exhibitors, including commitments to the show by a number of leading firms. We appreciate the support of the Flexographic Technical Association and expect our partnership to continue as

CHICAGO, Ill.­­—On Feb. 6, the Graphics Arts Show Company (GASC) reported that about 85 percent of GRAPH EXPO’s exhibit space has been sold, positioning this year’s show to exceed the size of its 2006 predecessor. This year’s show will take place September 9-12 in the South Building of the McCormick Place Complex in Chicago, Ill. This is a significant trend since the 2006 show was the largest GRAPH EXPO since 2000. Based on the increasing momentum, GRAPH EXPO is looking to be a sellout, filling the South Building of McCormick Place. While the total number of companies reserving space is slightly fewer compared to

CHICAGO, Ill.­­—With eight months remaining before opening day, about 85 percent of the exhibit space at GRAPH EXPO has been sold, positioning this year’s show to exceed the size of its 2006 predecessor. This year’s show will take place September 9-12 in the South Building of the McCormick Place Complex in Chicago, Ill. This is a significant trend since the 2006 show was the largest GRAPH EXPO since 2000. Based on the increasing momentum, GRAPH EXPO is looking to be a sellout, filling the South Building of McCormick Place. While the total number of companies reserving space is slightly fewer compared to this same

RONKONKOMA, N.Y.—“Under one roof.” “One-stop shopping.” “All encompassing.”… Those are the catch phrases that can be heard resonating throughout the package printing and converting industry these days. What’s creating all the buzz? Next year’s GRAPH EXPO®PackPrintSM. The combined events, managed by Graphic Arts Show Company (GASC) and sponsored by Flexographic Technical Association (FTA), slated for Sept. 9-12, 2007, will be held in Chicago’s McCormick Place, in the North and South Exhibit Halls. An estimated 40,000+ attendees will be present to view live demonstrations of five major printing processes: flexo; gravure; offset; digital; and wide-format graphics. They’ll also seize an opportunity to learn about hybrid