Kodak has announced tremendous growth for its Sonora Process Free Plates in 2014 and expects the trend to continue in 2015. The company secured its 1,800th customer worldwide in December with 800 new customers since July. In Canada and the U.S., customer adoption grew at a 400% rate. In its most mature market, Europe, growth … Read more →
HP has expanded its portfolio of computer monitors with curved displays, adding that its new HP Z34c, HP Envy 34c, HP EliteDisplay S270c and HP Pavilion 27c provide “an immersive personal experience that will enhance visual perception and audio experiences.” “HP’s new displays complement our goal of delivering new technologies that maximize the visual experience … Read more →
The 2015 Tabbies Call for Entries is now available at the TABPI website (www.tabpi.org) allowing all B2B editors, publishers and art directors the opportunity to have their best work judged by their peers. The Tabbies, the editorial and design awards program, is run by Trade, Association and Business Publications International (TABPI). Paul J. Heney, TABPI … Read more →
The sign and visual communications industry in North America has new leaders, one of them a leading Canadian printer, as The International Sign Association (ISA) names its 2015 Board of Directors. “Our Board of Directors has vast experience in all facets of the sign industry,” said Lori Anderson, ISA President and CEO. “Their understanding of … Read more →
Specialty substrate and solutions leader GPA has announced that the company’s Board of Directors has promoted Bob Niesen to the position of Chief Executive Officer. Niesen currently serves as GPA’s President, responsible for leading the company’s U.S.-based operations. Former CEO Tom Brooker has taken on the exclusive responsibility of Chairman of the Board of GPA. … Read more →
Color-Logic has released Image-FX, a software plug-in that automatically creates a metallic ink separation for conventional printing or a white ink separation for use with metallic substrates. The Photoshop plug-in is available to Adobe Creative Cloud users and produces images effectively in wide-format and UV printers. “The Color-Logic Image-FX plug-in analyzes photographic images and automatically … Read more →
Flxon, the Charlotte, North Carolina-based provider of premium Swedcut brand doctor blades for the flexographic and rotogravure printing industry, has appointed Karla Wood as Customer Satisfaction Specialist. She will assist the company’s operations in Canada, the United States and Latin America. A graduate of Liberty University in Virginia, Wood joins Flxon with previous experience as … Read more →
To extend its product lines for the wide-format sign and display makers, Agfa Graphics has added an automatic cutting plotter to its Anapurna and Jeti wide-format printer portfolio. The new Acorta is an automatic cutting and finishing plotter dedicated to the cardboard, digital printing and signage industries. It helps sign and display printers produce a … Read more →
The next meeting of the Digital Imaging Association (DIA) will be Wednesday, January 21 with refreshments served at 6 pm and the meeting starting promptly at 7 pm at Spicers, 200 Galcat Drive in Vaughan, Ontario. The topic is a timely one. Revenue Opportunities With Interactive Print will explore how to profit from combining the … Read more →
Israel-based Highcon has appointed Vic Stalam to the position of President of Highcon Americas. He will be leading Highcon’s team in North and South America, including Canada, while building its operations in the United States. Stalam’s industry experience spans technology, imaging, business information systems and services. He spent several years in key management roles at … Read more →
On Tuesday, January 27, the Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD) will host a free Future by Design webcast panel discussion that will be screened live in 17 cities across Canada. The discussion topic – The Future Of Making – will explore how the process of creation is being transformed by new technology, new attitudes and … Read more →
HP has introduced, through its licensing partner, Brand Management Group (BMG), a new 100% knitted polyester fabric for HP Latex Printers that is wrinkle-resistant, soft to the touch and features “an excellent colour gamut for a range of high-profile display applications.” The new HP Light Fabric was tested for harmful substances and is certified according … Read more →