Archive for July, 2006
Nearly 220,000 Color Documents Printed for Adobe Design Achievement Awards using a Xerox iGen3 Digital Press
For the first time, all printed materials created to support the annual Adobe Design Achievement Awards were produced digitally - on Xerox iGen3(R) 110 Digital Production Presses.
“After examining our print technology options, we named Xerox the official print communications sponsor of the 2006 Adobe Design Achievement Awards,” said Eugene Lee, vice president of vertical and solution marketing at Adobe. “The image quality and color consistency of the digitally printed pieces are truly impressive, and working with Xerox and its customer Toppan gives us a great opportunity to show tomorrow’s creative professionals today’s cutting-edge capabilities.”
George Ryan named as The Printing Association of Florida President and CEO
Orlando, Florida–The Printing Association of Florida (PAF) today announced that George Ryan, executive vice president and COO, PIA/GATF, has accepted the position of president and CEO for the Florida association. Mr. Ryan will take over the position from Michael Streibig, president and CEO, who announced his retirement plans in March of 2006. Ryan will begin his leadership role with The Printing Association of Florida in October, working closely with Streibig to ensure a smooth transition until the end of the year.
“While I regret the loss of one of my senior staff members, George is an ideal candidate to fill Mike’s shoes,” said Michael Makin, president and CEO of the PIA/GATF. “I wish him great success with his new responsibilities and look forward to working with him in this new capacity.”
Xerox iGen3 Digital Press Enables Modern International Graphics to Diversify Business
EASTLAKE, Ohio & ROCHESTER, N.Y -Modern International Graphics Inc. is using a Xerox (NYSE: XRX) iGen3(R) 110 Digital Production Press to help grow its digital printing business and become a more strategic partner for its clients.
“We recognized that to only be good at ink on paper could be a death sentence,” said Dave Margiotta, president and owner, Modern International Graphics Inc. “Getting the iGen3 digital color press was part of a business decision to continue to diversify our services and become more of an integral part of our clients’ business, rather than just be an output device.”
With an iGen3 110 digital press and a Xerox Nuvera(TM) 120 Digital Production System, the graphic communications company expects to grow its digital printing from 5 percent to 20 percent of overall print volume within the next two years.