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Graphics of the Americas (GOA) CEO, George Ryan, announced that Ohad Axelrod, Product Line and Segment Manager at Landa, will open Graphics of the Americas with a Thursday, February 21 keynote luncheon.

The printing industry in Latin America is going through a period of transformation and redefinition, similar to the overall printing industry, worldwide. Opportunities abound for companies to refine vision, improve competitiveness, and invest in technologies to improve quality and productivity. Companies report that they will now be focusing on differentiating services and, in certain niches, leveraging the opportunities created by online advancements, new methods, and progressive philosophies.

MIAMI BEACH, Fla.—The Printing Association of Florida (www.pafgraf.org) announced recently that next year, for the first time ever, the Graphics of the Americas (GOA, www.graphicsoftheamericas.com) Expo and Conference will be held in Orlando, Florida.

PITTSBURGH—The 2008 officers of Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF) were installed on November 11 at PIA/GATF’s Fall Administrative Meetings. The ceremony took place following the nomination and election of the officers by the Board of Directors. Chairman of the Board—Janet Green, CEO of Greens Inc., Irvine, Calif.Ms. Green is the first female Chairman of the Board in PIA/GATF’s history, which dates back to 1887. A 25-year veteran of the printing industry, Ms. Green has worked in nearly every department in her company, a third generation, family-owned firm which has operated since 1908. Ms. Green has served on the PIA/GATF board for

MIAMI BEACH, Fla.—Graphics of the Americas and Xplor International today reported that the "who's who" of the document communications and graphic arts industry have already contracted exhibit space for the co-located event with Graphics of the Americas held February 3-5, 2006 in Miami Beach, Florida. Projected to be one of the most successful to date, the combined exhibit is expected to host over 500 exhibiting companies, cover 500,000 square feet of exhibit space and draw over 22,000-plus print providers, technical and creative professionals from around the world. With the addition of Xplor's well-known educational curricula, attendees can also choose from over 200 conference sessions,

This year, instead of creating that long list of New Year's resolutions, how about just making one—resolve to learn more about the graphic arts and converting industry. by Joy English RINGING IN THE new year is a happy celebration, with party hats and champagne. But with it comes those dreaded make-them, then break-them New Year's resolutions. This year, put down the pencil and tear up that growing list of resolutions. If there is only one resolution to keep in 2004, make it your attendance at the 29th annual Graphics of the Americas® 2004 (GOA 2004) show. Hosted by the Printing Association of Florida January