8 ■ October 5, 2010 • GRAPH EXPO
Official Show Daily • Cygnus Graphics Media
Top Industry Groups Announce New Leadership Conference
NAPL, NPES and Printing Industries of America join forces to create the Vision 3 Summit
lishing and Converting Technologies (NPES); and, Printing Industries of America have joined forces to create a dynamic new leadership conference for graphic communications execu- tives—the Vision 3 Summit—slated for March 13 – 16, 2011 at the J.W. Marriott Desert Springs Resort in Palm Desert, CA. This high-level program will blend the unique strengths of each of the three organizations to pro- vide a single, authoritative conference that addresses the variety of needs of company owners and executives. Open to both graphic communica- tions service providers and vendors, the two-and-a-half day conference will provide the latest business intel- ligence covering all aspects of running a graphic communications business. The Vision 3 Summit takes a broad and distinctly management-level approach, providing up-to-the-moment industry trends, technology updates and market research from the standpoint of what matters most to a person in charge of running a company. “From making the most judicious financial decisions in this economic environment to over- coming staffing challenges and assess- ing the most effective strategies for
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he National Association for Printing Leadership (NAPL); NPES The Association for Suppliers of Printing, Pub-
growing your business, management- level staff face challenges that differ significantly from the work issues of other employees,” observes Joseph P. Truncale, NAPL president and CEO. “Often these needs aren’t effectively met in other educational venues, which try to offer a little something for every- one. With the Vision 3 Summit, we are specifically addressing the vari- ety of issues that graphic communica- tions business leaders face, be they an owner of a 20-employee print shop, an executive of a multimillion-dollar multimedia service provider, or upper management at an equipment vendor.”
An educational mix The conference will offer a mix of subject-matter experts, panel discus- sions with real-life business examples, and inspiring keynote addresses from both professional and industry-specific leaders. In addition to the manage- ment-level viewpoint, emphasis will also be on tactical how-to advice and strategy. “Particularly in this environ- ment—where
the economic future
remains ambiguous, profitability is tied closely to productivity. As business moves at lightning speed, executives are seeking a comprehensive approach to managing their businesses,” explains Ralph Nappi, NPES president. “Service providers and vendors want market
information at the bird’s-eye view, but they are also look- ing for real ‘in the trenches’ advice on how to apply this knowledge for immediate impact. The Vision 3 Sum- mit will
provide
not just industry research and trends, but also translate what it all means for their businesses and how they can take advantage of these developments to maximize their success.” Though spe- cific educational programming is still being finalized, the unique strengths of each organization will make for a par- ticularly comprehensive, in-depth con- ference. Specifically, NAPL will bring a business-management focus with its research and expertise on such areas as organizational development and perfor- mance measurement. Through its sister organization, NAPL will also provide expertise on the challenges facing small business owners and quick printers. NPES, meanwhile, will offer a ven- dor-specific perspective on the graphic communications industry, providing an invaluable “other” viewpoint of the printer–vendor relationship. Addition- ally, it will supply high-end, data-driv- en market research on the latest trends and challenges faced by the indus-
Exacta Graphics Gets First Xerox 800 in Wisconsin
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n today’s challenging business environment, printers need a way to stand out. Exacta Graphics, a commercial printer in Butler, WI, has found the solution. The firm was the first in Wisconsin’s printing market to install a Xerox 800 digital color press, which it acquired from Fujifilm North America Corporation’s Graphic System Division. With the installation, Exacta will be able to offer its customers more creative free- dom due to the clear ink option on the new press that supports inventive spot finishes and graphic effects that otherwise would require processing through additional equipment. “In the Xerox 800, we found the unique capability of the clear ink that our customers can’t find on any other digital press option in the area,” says
Dan Feagles, VP of Exacta Graphics. “Ideal for smaller run brochures, sell sheets and post cards, the Xerox 800 will allow us to offer a cost-effective solution in today’s cost-conscious print market. Clients will have greater flexibility with their creativity while meeting today’s economic budget constraints.”
Creative effects
The clear ink cartridge is an option that allows new and creative clear effects for high-value applications. In addition to the clear coat feature, the Xerox 800 also offers cost-effective productivity and top quality output delivering 2400x2400 dpi image qual- ity and print speeds of up to 80 pages per minute on a variety of paper stocks. For 25 years, Exacta Graphics has
been focused on providing service- oriented print resources. According to Feagles, Exacta Graphic’s intention for adding the Xerox 800 Color Press to its production line-up is to offer a solution that could accommodate the increas- ing demand for short-run orders while maintaining the same high quality that is at the cornerstone of their business. “With all the custom work that Exacta Graphics produces, the Xerox 800 will be the perfect fit for agency clients, direct-to-manufacturer work and everything in between,” says Todd Zimmerman, vice president of sales and marketing, Graphic Systems Divi- sion, Fujifilm North America Corpo- ration. “The clear coat removes any creative boundaries and the impressive output quality will give Exacta Graph- ics a competitive edge.”
try, through its Print Industries Market Information and Research Organization (PRIMIR) arm. Finally, Printing Indus- tries of America will provide special- ized knowledge of complex areas vital to the graphic communications busi- ness, such as updates on government legislation, and environment and safety issues. Additionally, it will contribute knowledge of the challenges faced by midsize to larger graphic communica- tions service providers. “Today’s graphic communications faces
executive an overwhelming
amount of business challenges based on issues that were unheard of five years ago,” says Michael Makin, Print- ing Industries of America president and CEO. “But in the current eco- nomic environment, they must balance their need for top level education with their operating budgets, in terms of how many industry events they can afford to attend. Given our differing areas of expertise, it made sense for NAPL, NPES and Printing Industries of America to join forces and present a single new, fresh and inclusive con- ference that provides everything the savvy executive needs to know to suc- ceed in the 21st century graphic com- munications industry.” The Vision 3 Summit replaces NAPL’s, NPES’ and Printing Industries of America’s indi- vidual leadership programs, including NAPL’s Top Management Conference; NPES’ Industry Summit that included the PRINT OUTLOOK Conference and PRIMIR Spring Meeting; and, Printing Industries of America’s Presi- dents Conference. Both NAPL and NPES will hold
their
individual board of directors meetings in conjunction with this con- ference. NPES additionally plans to hold PRIMIR committee meetings. In addition to educational sessions, the Vision 3 Summit will provide oppor- tunities throughout the program for attendees to network and socialize. A number of receptions and recre- ational outings will be available for attendees and spouses or companions. As the
three organizations develop
the specific program scope, they are receiving input from graphic commu- nications service providers and vendor executives on just what they would like covered at the conference. To provide input for the program, visit the online survey at: http://jointleadership.
surveyconsole.com. NAPL, NPES and the Printing Industries of America co- own the Graphic Arts Show Company (GASC), which produces GRAPH EXPO and PRINT.
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