Archive for November, 2006
Enfocus Products to Support Adobe Acrobat 8
Enfocus, an Artwork Systems brand, is readying its Adobe Acrobat 8 compatible versions of its full product line, including the industry’s most popular PDF plug-in, PitStop Professional. Though the improvements offered in the most recent release of Acrobat are commendable, industry experts agree that additional functionality is required to fully support a graphic arts workflow.
“We’ve accelerated the pace at which we are able to bring the most current versions to the marketplace,” Patrick van Dam, Enfocus Executive Vice President, Worldwide Sales & Marketing, says. “As proven by our track record of quickly supporting each upgrade of Adobe Acrobat, when our customers choose to install the newest version, our products will be there and ready to support them.”
Globally recognized publishing technology and process consultant, David Zwang, says, “Using PitStop Profiles and Action Lists are still the best way to check and fix almost any PDF that finds its way into your production workflow. PitStop Professional is a must have for any PDF production workflow, and PitStop Server is the best way to ensure that when large volumes of pages make their way through your process, they are ready to RIP.” Read more
Shutterfly Chooses Xerox iGen3 Digital Presses to Print Photo Products
Shutterfly Inc. (NASDAQ: SFLY), an Internet-based social expression and personal publishing service, has selected Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) and its flagship Xerox iGen3™ 110 Digital Production Presses to help support its growing printing and production operations. The company chose Xerox for its collaborative approach to achieving quality output, as well as reliability, color consistency and speed.
Shutterfly lets consumers use personal photos to easily create a range of products from personalized holiday cards to customized photo books and calendars. The company provides the highest quality products and services at the lowest possible costs, to provide exceptional fulfillment and customer service, even at peak demand periods, and to continue to innovate rapidly with new products and services. Read more
PIA/GATF Installs 2007 Officers
The officers of Printing Industries of America, Inc./Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF) for the next year were installed in office November 12, 2006 at PIA/GATF’s Fall Administrative meetings. The ceremony took place f ollowing the nomination and election of the officers slate by the Board of Directors.
In his address following his installation, DeLana called the affiliates “the backbone of the organization.” He noted that while many organizations face a number of challenges, he expressed confidence in the expertise, creativity and desire of PIA/GATF to continue to succeed.