JV Imaging Systems, Inc.

ROCHESTER, N.Y.—JV Imaging Solutions, a distributor of flexographic equipment, has signed on with Kodak’s Graphic Communications Group as an authorized reseller of the integrated KODAK FLEXCEL NX Digital Flexographic System in the United States and Canada. On Oct. 1, JV Imaging will add the FLEXCEL NX System to its portfolio of Kodak packaging solutions, which includes the KODAK THERMOFLEX Platesetter line, KODAK PRINERGY POWERPACK Workflow System, KODAK INSITE Prepress Portal System Products, KODAK APPROVAL Digital Color Imaging System, and KODAK MATCHPRINT Inkjet Proofing System. The company will supply the east coast of the U.S. and Canada from its offices in Marietta, Ga., and Northborough,

CHICAGO, Ill. and SHEFFIELD, England—Radius Solutions Ltd. has entered into a strategic technology partnership with QlikTech, a Business Intelligence (BI) vendor. Radius Solutions will offer advanced performance capabilities based on QlikView, QlikTech’s award-winning business analysis solution. PECAS Vision is an ERP/MIS solution specifically designed to meet the requirements of the packaging and printing industries. It offers business management capabilities from estimating, through production and cash receipt. The QlikView data analysis capabilities will provide enhanced ability to leverage the transactional data in PECAS Vision for comprehensive business performance analysis and management. Unveiled at its 2008 North America Users Conference, Radius Solutions showcased the capabilities, speed

NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. and ITASCA, Ill.—Xeikon and JV Imaging Solutions Incorporated (JVIS) announced that the two companies have entered into a joint referral partnership program. Through the partnership, JVIS will be able to offer its clients the next step in the move to digital printing by offering the Xeikon 3300 and Xeikon 3000 digital label color presses. “We are thrilled to enter into this partnership with JVIS. They are a leading distributor in the labels and packaging space,” said Michael V. Ring, vice president of sales and chief marketing officer of Xeikon’s North American operations. “JVIS is renowned for its focused product approach, workflow specialization

ATLANTA, Ga.—Effective Oct. 1, 2008, JV Imaging Solutions, Inc. will distribute MacDermid Printing Solutions’s photopolymer plate products and equipment in the United States. MacDermid’s full range of products encompasses both analog and digital plate imaging technologies, as well as solvent and thermal plate development processes. “MacDermid strives to offer its customers a choice—a choice in plate technology as well as a choice as to where to buy their plates. JV Imaging provides our customers with an experienced, dedicated and well-regarded field organization that is 100 percent focused on flexography, which makes JV Imaging a perfect choice for a partner,” said Scot Benson, vice president

Trends in flexo platemaking reflect two things: the dwindling number of users who favor analog workflows over digital and those who already have made the transition to digital—and never looked back. Trends in digital flexo platemaking shake out between users who prefer solvent-based workflows and those who have already made, or are seriously contemplating, the switch to thermal. In the world of flexo platemaking, options are proliferating. By the time “The Greatest Show On Earth” rolls in and out of Düsseldorf this spring, flexo shops will have more choices than ever to help them achieve the results they want. Advantage: Digital According to Ian

MARIETTA, Ga.—JV Imaging Systems (JV IS) will be holding a Digital Open House Symposium Sept. 13 and 14 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the JV Imaging Systems Technical Center, Marietta, Ga. JV IS will demonstrate the latest technology available for digital plate-making, including Kodak’s Prinergy 4.0 and TFE Plus, as well as Mekrom’s RI 505DW. Both nights, attendees of the open house will have a chance to enter a grand prize drawing for a Kodak digital camera, as well as network and mingle over an open bar and hors d’oeuvres. For more information and to RSVP (by Sept. 6), e-mail rsvp@jvimaging.com.