Rob van den Braak
Watkiss and Xerox will show a complete line for booklets during IPEX. The Xerox Versant 3100 digital production printer will be the input for Watkiss´ new PowerSquare PSQ160X booklet maker. The system is ideal for the fast growing mid volume segment. Read more about the IPEX introduction in the press release below.
PRESS RELEASE
WATKISS PARTNERS WITH XEROX AT IPEX 2017 TO SHOWCASE THE FULL PRODUCTION JOURNEY
Watkiss Automation will partner with Xerox at IPEX 2017 on Stand H300 to showcase the full production journey from job input to finished booklet output. Visitors will be able to see Watkiss’ new PowerSquare™ PSQ160X booklet maker working inline with the Xerox Versant 3100 Press to produce full bleed colour booklet applications.
The PSQ160X, part of the PowerSquare 160 Series, is Watkiss’ new booklet maker for Xerox printers and it is the first time this new configuration will be exhibited and demonstrated.
“We have been a Xerox Business Innovation Partner for many years and we work closely with Xerox during our product development cycles” explains Paul Attew, Watkiss Sales Director, “We welcome the opportunity to jointly showcase this configuration at IPEX 2017. The PowerSquare 160 complements our PowerSquare 224 range by providing a SquareBack™ booklet making solution that is designed specifically for mid-volume applications, delivering outstanding book quality and versatility combine with reliable performance.”
Zerographic, a Xerox Platinum Business Partner is facilitating the implementation at IPEX 2017. Mike Holyoake, Group Sales Director at Zerographic commented “we are delighted to be partnering with Watkiss in a first showing for both the finishing company and Xerox. Zerographic are providing a Xerox Versant 3100 Colour Press with EFI Controller connected inline to the new Watkiss PowerSquare 160 Booklet Maker in what will be the first public showing and demonstration at IPEX of this new innovative solution.”
Kevin O`Donnell, Xerox Head of Marketing – Graphic Communications and Production Systems adds “I am very pleased to be working with our partners Watkiss and Zerographic at IPEX 2017, it will see the first showing globally of the Watkiss PowerSquare160 Booklet maker running in-line with the Xerox® Versant 3100 Press. The Xerox Versant 3100 Press is the most automated system in today’s market using the latest technologies to bring high levels of image quality, accuracy and consistency and by adding the new Watkiss capability we offer print businesses a powerful production tool to streamline existing processes and gain new opportunities.”
Watkiss is exhibiting on Stand H300 and will be demonstrating print finishing systems including booklet making, perfect binding, laminating and paper cutting.
IPEX 2017 takes place at the NEC 31st October – 3rd November 2017.
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Laurel Brunner´s Verdigris blog gives an example of a label printer who is doing a lot for sustainability. French Press Vercors no only uses eco friendly materials and inks for all their work, but also invested in waste-reducing machinery. They use a Polar digital cutter which minimises waste thanks to the clever software.
Read Laurel´s blog on our articles page about what Press Vercors does to meet the strict Imprim Vert standards.
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In haar Verdigris Blog geeft Laurel Brunner deze week een voorbeeld van een labelprinter, die verantwoord ondernemen hoog in het vaandel heeft staan. Het France Press Vercors gebruikt niet alleen voor al haar opdrachten eco-vriendelijke materialen en inkten, maar investeerde ook in apparatuur die minder afval produceert. Zo gebruikt het een Polar digitale stansmachine die, dankzij slimme software, veel minder snijafval produceert.
Lees in Laurels blog op onze artikelenpagina meer over hoe Press Vercors voldoet aan de strenge Imprim Vert norm, voor verantwoord ondernemen.
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Informa Exhibitions today announces that Daena Ltd will be showcasing its distinctive artwork automation services for the first time at IPEX 2017 on stand B372. Not only will this be the first time exhibiting at IPEX for Daena, but a first for all print shows.
Daena Ltd will be showcasing its latest unique artwork automation offerings including recent product launches; Daena Client, Insight, Complete and Accelerate. With skilled studio experience using Adobe Illustrator®, guaranteeing 100% editable illustrator files, these offerings can be customised to be used wherever there is print, and can enhance productivity through a shared passion for brands.
Steve Foster, Company Director at Daena Ltd comments, “IPEX is the perfect exhibition to reach our ideal market. At Daena Ltd, we are looking forward to sharing our technology with visitors, and reaching out to businesses where illustration opportunities can be fulfilled.”
IPEX Event Director, Rob Fisher adds, “It’s great to see such an innovative company exhibiting at the show this year. With Daena Ltd’s expertise in artwork automation and passion for brands, we are proud to have Daena as a new, first time exhibitor at IPEX. We are looking forward to seeing its product demos bringing to life the benefits that it can offer to the print industry.”
IPEX is the UK’s longest running international print show. The event takes place from 31st October to 3rd November 2017 at the NEC in Birmingham. IPEX 2017 will be a showcase of innovation, technology and print in action, covering a range of applications including printing, software, digital, and finishing. Online visitor registration is open and IPEX is free to attend, visitors are advised to regis
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Kodak heeft wereldwijd een prijsverhoging aangekondigd voor zijn offsetplaten. Zoals ook bij andere plaatleveranciers is de oorzaak: de gestegen materiaalkosten. Lees meer over deze prijsverhoging in onderstaand persbericht.
PERSBERICHT
Kodak Announces Plate Price Increase
Rochester, NY, Monday, September 18, 2017 —
Kodak announced today that it will increase the price of all Kodak offset printing plates globally. Plate prices will increase up to 9%.
Over the past 12 months, Kodak has been absorbing significant increases in costs for raw materials that are used to produce its offset plates, including: aluminum, chemicals, and packaging materials. Kodak continues to improve productivity and efficiencies to help offset these marketplace dynamics, but the magnitude of the materials cost impact has made it necessary to increase plate prices.
“The printing plates market is both technology-intensive and cost-competitive,” said Brad Kruchten, President, Print Systems Division, Kodak. “As a result, there is no room for us to continue to absorb these escalating raw materials costs without raising our own prices.”
“Our approach to implementation will affect our newest and most technically-advanced products the least, while our more mature offerings, which are less efficient and less advanced, will see higher price increases,” he added. “This, in turn, will help drive long-term viability, profitability and sustainability for our printers and our industry partners.”
Details of the new pricing structure will be communicated to all customers and dealers across the world shortly.
Plate price increases were previously announced for China in January 2017.
Lees verder....Kodak announced that it will increase the price of all Kodak offset printing plates globally. Plate prices will increase up to 9%.
Over the past 12 months, Kodak has been absorbing significant increases in costs for raw materials that are used to produce its offset plates, including: aluminum; chemicals; and packaging materials. Kodak continues to improve productivity and efficiencies to help offset these marketplace dynamics, but the magnitude of the materials cost impact has made it necessary to increase plate prices.
“The printing plates market is both technology-intensive and cost-competitive,” said Brad Kruchten, President, Print Systems Division, Kodak. “As a result, there is no room for us to continue to absorb these escalating raw materials costs without raising our own prices.”
“Our approach to implementation will affect our newest and most technically-advanced products the least, while our more mature offerings, which are less efficient and less advanced, will see higher price increases,” he added. “This, in turn, will help drive long-term viability, profitability and sustainability for our printers and our industry partners.”
Details of the new pricing structure will be communicated to all customers and dealers across the world shortly.
Plate price increases were previously announced for China in January 2017.
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Everything is for sale, also visitors for your event. Surkus claims it has more than 150,000 member who will attend your open house, exhibition or tradefair. It could be quite costly, but at least you can claim a successful event.
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Goede content, afgestemd op klant en medium, is het geheim achter het succes van Birchbox, een service die elke maand een pakket met make-up artikelen naar abonnees stuurt. Om abonnees te werven en te behouden zet Birchbox niet alleen op de klant afgestemde producten in, maar ook content perfect afgestemd op die klant. Die content is niet alleen afgestemd op wat de klant wil lezen en leren, maar ook via welk medium content tot de klant bereikt. Dat betekent, dat Birchbox content aangepast wordt voor de site, voor het online magazine en voor de specifieke eisen en spelregels die Twitter, Facebook en andere social media kanalen stellen aan succesvolle content. De groei van Birchbox als webshop, maar ook als fysieke winkel nu al in New York en straks ook in Parijs en andere wereldsteden, bewijst de waarde van deze integrale contentstrategie. Daar kunnen we wat van leren, zoals: het aanpassen van content voor een maandelijks gedrukt tijdschrift, een wekelijks online magazine, de dynamische content van een website en het publiceren via social media kanalen. De technische gereedschappen hiervoor zijn beschikbaar en het moet toch mogelijk zijn om daar een winstgevend businessmodel te bedenken, zoals het Nederlandse Linda.com bewijst!
Bron: econsultancy.com
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Good content, fitted to the customer and medium is the secret behind Birchbox´s success, a service which sends a box with make up products to subscribers. To recruit and retain subscribers Birchbox not only uses make up products tailored to the client, but also content perfectly tailored to the client. This content is not only adjusted to what the client wants to read and learn, but also which medium is preferred by the client. This means that Birchbox adjusts content for the site, the online magazine and for the specific requirements for Twitter, Facebook and other social media channels. The growth of Birchbox as webshop, but also a physical shop in New York and one planned in Paris and other cities shows the value of the holistic content strategy.
We can learn from that, for example about the content of monthly printed magazines, a weekly online magazine, the dynamic content of a website and publications via social media channels perfectly adapt to this channels. The technical tools are already available and it should be possible to develop a profitable business model, as proven by the Dutch magazine Linda.
Source: econsultancy.com
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Informa Exhibitions today announced that recruitment company Woodrow Mercer Document Solutions will appear at IPEX 2017 as both exhibitor and speaker. On November 1st; in the Future Skills theatre, Woodrow Mercer will be discussing the importance of sustainable employment within the print industry.
With over 26 years’ experience in recruiting junior to board level positions for some of the industry’s leading manufacturers and dealer networks, IPEX is thrilled to have a prominent leading print recruiter speak as part of the Future Skills theatre. Woodrow Mercer Document Solutions will be hosting a session on recruitment trends and various ways to attract and retain talent in a print role. The session will be based on research from a study conducted amongst its candidates to understand what really matters to them in a job role.
Sarah Large, Marketing Manager at Woodrow Mercer comments, “We feel that IPEX attracts a diverse mix of visitors and traders, which mirrors the broad range of roles that we recruit within the print industry, as well as the professional and consultancy services. This show allows us to meet our contacts and discuss face to face possible future developments in their career.”
Woodrow Mercer is keen to meet groups or individuals who it can support and who may be interested in its services, whether they be future potential clients or candidates. Woodrow Mercer has helped to recruit; project managers, solutions architects, MPS audit consultants, and various technical roles including field and onsite service engineers.
IPEX Event Director, Rob Fisher comments, “With the family business model that is deep-seated within the UK print industry, recruiting new talent and succession planning is a common challenge. We are pleased to see Woodrow Mercer speaking at IPEX, as well as offering their services and expertise to those new to the print industry, those climbing the ladder and company owners who want to grow and develop their skilled workforce.”
IPEX is the UK’s longest running international print show. The event takes place from 31st October to 3rd November 2017 at the NEC in Birmingham. IPEX 2017 will be a showcase of innovation, technology and print in action, covering a range of applications including printing, software, digital, and finishing. Online visitor registration is open and IPEX is free to attend, visitors are advised to register early to avoid the queues and take advantage of travel discounts and event updates.
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TheIJC, the world’s biggest inkjet event, announces the inaugural US edition to take place on 12-13 April 2018 in The Westin O’Hare hotel in Chicago. With over 40% of the exhibition space already booked, the organisers are looking forward to bringing the unique mix of technical and educational presentations, as well as of networking opportunities, to America. 300 attendees are expected: OEMs, suppliers, developers, engineers, chemists, researchers and brand owners.
TheIJC has been developed by the European Specialist Printing Manufactures Association (ESMA) and Digital Direct Technologies in partnership with drupa, the no. 1 worldwide exhibition for printing technologies. The first European edition was launched in 2014 and since then the conference has experienced a continuous growth in both individual attendees and the number of companies who come to learn and network about the advances in industrial inkjet.
“TheIJC had to build its reputation but it proved very quickly that the ‘platform’ concept worked very well – it combined the networking arena populated by exhibitor tabletops with two presentation tracks. The number of exhibitors and delegates has grown over the years and the current European edition will feature 3 presentation tracks and 80 exhibitor stands. Now approaching 500 participants, we are prepared for the expansion of the concept. They key strength of the conference remains the education about all aspects of inkjet technology combined with excellent networking and business opportunities”, explains Peter Buttiens, CEO of ESMA.
Attendees to TheIJC US can expect expert presentations – from both industry and academia – that explore how inkjet technology affects the manufacturing processes of today and tomorrow. “For inkjet engineering and inkjet chemistry, it’s TheIJC”, says Steve Knight, Co-founder of TheIJC. “We aim to broaden the understanding of the wide range of topics that make up inkjet and our guidelines to exhibitors are to cover a technical topic to an audience of a different technical or scientific background. We will hear about the latest printhead developments, about ink components and finished ink, lab equipment for measurement and analysis, curing and drying systems, software electronics and integration, vision systems for inspection and verification of digitally printed images. It is really a wide focus at TheIJC. As manufacturing industries from packaging through to 3D printing adopt inkjet, the requirements to understand the core technology become paramount to the successful implementation of this disruptive technology.”
Registration for exhibitors and call for papers are currently open. All interested companies and research institutes should contact the organisers at info@esma.com.
Over 20 companies have already booked a presentation slot and a stand in the conference networking arena: Adphos | Agfa | Allnex | Amazon Filters | ColorGATE | Crown Van Gelder | Digital Direct Technologies | Fujifilm Inkjet Technology | Global Graphics Software | Global Inkjet Systems | HAPA | ImageXpert | Integration Technology | Kao Collins | Marabu | Matsui | Meteor Inkjet | NTS Group | Prophotonix | Sun Chemical | Xaar.
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