Finding a qualified worker who has the special skill set, knowledge, and ability to accomplish the assigned job is an ongoing challenge. This 'skills gap,' is growing more severe, forcing many manufacturers to scale back their growth plans. To get a clearer picture of what this 'skills gap' means specifically to the graphic communications industry, the GAERF developed a survey.
GRAPH EXPO 2012 overcame economic and industry uncertainty by welcoming increased attendance over the 2011 event. Among the total 21,022 participants, which included exhibitors and attendees, 13,694 actual verified attendee/buyers—up two percent from 2011—came to the show with a high level of purchasing power to examine, compare and purchase the latest graphic communications technologies.
EFI's Fiery digital front ends (DFEs) have achieved JDF Certification for Digital Printing. The certification underscores EFI’s commitment to an industry-standard, open platform that supports workflow integration. Fiery Driven™ devices from the leading digital print engine manufacturers will now be easier than ever to integrate with workflow systems from prepress all the way to printing.
The newly enhanced i1Pro 2 device has been redesigned to provide an even higher level of accuracy, versatility, ergonomics, functionality and value. “It is a cost-effective and versatile solution that overcomes the problem created by optical brighteners in color critical work," said Mark Bohan, vice president, technology and research at Printing Industries of America.
A 2012 Printing Industries of America InterTech Technology Award was given to Esko for its Esko i-cut Suite workflow for large-format printing.
A 2012 InterTech Technology Award was given to Heidelberg for its Prinect Performance Benchmarking cloud-based application that enables printers to determine whether or not their presses are performing below, at, or above the average production of the peer group.
News on suppliers to the packaging printing industry, including items on Blue Dog Bakery and Hornall Anderson; Lebensbaum and Innovia Films; PIA's InterTech Technology Awards; UPM Raflatac; and Michelman.
Kodak was recently presented with a 2012 InterTech Technology Award from Printing Industries of America (PIA) for its NEXPRESS Red Fluorescing Dry Ink’s innovative capabilities.
Sun Chemical was recently honored with a 2012 InterTech Technology Award from Printing Industries of America (PIA) for its SunPak™ LMQ products. SunPak LMQ inks offer a comprehensive solution to brand owners and converters who are looking for ways to address migration concerns for food, pharmaceutical and tobacco applications.
H.A. Bruno LLC will be the official sponsor at the converting pavilion at GRAPH EXPO. The pavilion will consist of 15-20 booth units featuring manufacturers of equipment, products and supplies that are particular to the production of packaging/converted materials.
