Graphics Canada 2011 show preview

Graphics Canada, the national showcase for the graphic communications and printing industry in Canada, is set for November 10 – 12, 2011 at The International Centre in Toronto, Ontario. Following on the heels of Chicago’s Graph Expo extravaganza in September, the three-day event is Canada’s largest and longest-running Canadian printing industry trade show.

It’s a unique opportunity to show the graphics and print communities in Canada what makes you stand out from your competition. The show has also proven to be the ideal venue to meet, network with, inspire and persuade the largest Canadian gathering of graphic communications industry decision makers. And, as we all know, from placing a cold call to setting up an important meeting, accessing the real decision makers is often a key to success.

As in previous years, this show will actually consist of many shows. Of course, it will cover all the key areas – pre-press, equipment, finishing, software, workflow, consumables, etc. – but it will also feature several hands-on areas devoted to specific emerging technologies. Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect and a look some of the show’s exhibitors at press time. If we had our way, we’d include every exhibitor.

For more information, please call Show Manager Dan Mustata at (416) 385-2030 (danmustata@graphicscanada.com) or visit www.graphicscanada.com.

Wide Format & Sign Pavilion

This is an area of potential growth for many printers. Leading suppliers will showcase wide to super-wide format, sign and banner printing equipment, substrates, inks, media and related technology and accessories. The area is complemented by the Wide Format Presentation Theatre, a series of intensive seminars and training on wide-format technologies. Sessions are free for visitors and include: Wide-Format Inkjet Technology and Markets Overview; Inks & Materials for Wide-Format Inkjet Printing; Opportunities in Digital Textile Printing; Supercharge Your Large Format Printing Sales; Colour Management for Wide-Format Inkjet and Current and Future Developments in Inkjet Technology.

Design City

Another popular attraction featuring paper mills, paper merchants, software vendors, commercial printers, design hardware/peripherals, etc. For more information visit www.designcityshow.com.

Printing Sales Training Day (Thursday, Nov. 10, 8:00 am – 5:30 pm)

An opportunity to build 21st-Century Printing Sales Skills and Attitudes. A full-day seminar for printing salespeople at any level, presented by Dave Fellman. Topics include How To Think Like A Winning Salesperson, Prospecting In The 21st Century, Time Management and Organization, Fact Finding, Opinion Finding and Opportunity Finding Questioning Skills, Preparing and Presenting Your Proposal, Negotiation Skills & Strategy, Goalsetting and Achievement, and how to Get All The Value From Every Customer. Registration is $149 and includes show admission.

Graphics Canada Software Theatre

Topics include: Adobe CS5 Design Workflow; Creating 3D Video and Animation in Photoshop CS5; Working with Camera RAW in Photoshop CS5; Touchup Tricks in Photoshop CS5; Creating Rich Interactive Documents in InDesign CS5; New Creative Tools in Illustrator CS5; Automating Text Formatting with InDesign CS5; Fast and Easy Text Effects in InDesign CS5; Working with Long Documents and E-Publishing; Applying Industry Standard Layout Rules in InDesign CS5 and Photoshop CS5 Studio Techniques Using Layers.

Graphics Canada Seminars Series

Topics include: Inkjet Technology, Development and Growth of QR Codes; Is Your Company Print Ready?; Implementing the National Skill Standards in your Workplace; Technology vs Marketing, Where do I invest?; Greening the Printing Industry, Lessons from Local Leaders; Web-to-Print; Networking in the 21st Century, Integrating online communications and print; Digital Marketing for Printers; Preparing a Workforce for the Future; Google Apps as a Print Trade Collaboration Tool; PDF/VT File Formats, Creating Flawless Files that are Print-Ready; Social Media for Printers; and What It Really Means To Be A Marketing Services Provider.

The 2011 Postal Forum© (Presented by NAMMU, the National Association of Major Mail Users) features free presentations to increase knowledge, understanding and share best practices. Postal industry experts will be on site leading sessions that include time for questions and interaction. Topics include: POCAD: Improve Your Accuracy, Improve Your Results; VAM (Value Add Mailer) – Canada Post Partner; The Five Best Ways to Incent Mail Use – What’s on Your Wish List?; Mail Works: Mail Performs in a Multi-Media Campaign; and The Mail Clinic: The Mail Docs are at Your Service.

Other features and events include the Canadian Printing Awards, Pac Print Canada Showcase, Print Automation Day, inDesign and ePub Seminars, Managed Print Services-COPA Center, the Ryerson-OPIA Industry Reception and more.

Show exhibitors

4over, Inc. (Booth 3517) is North America’s largest trade printer, with locations in California, Ohio, Texas, Florida, New Jersey, Chicago, Arizona and soon in Toronto, Ontario. It has over 400,000 sq. ft. of production facilities housing some of the industry’s most sophisticated hardware. Streamlined fulfillment systems allow 4over to consistently deliver low prices and the highest print quality. The company is also able to print and ship print orders faster than ever before! Stop by its booth to learn about 4over’s innovative line of new products first-hand! 1-877-782-2737. www.4over.com.

Agfa Graphics (Booth 3607) will be showcasing an assortment of solutions from its comprehensive portfolio of products and professional services for the prepress, inkjet and display graphics segments. This includes live demonstrations of Agfa’s Anapurna, the Jeti 1224 HDC FTR with production speeds of 500 sq.ft./hr. and the :Jeti 3020 Titan, able to produce over 1,000 sq. ft./hr. with the flexibility of printing inline white, a field upgradable grand-format true flatbed printer featuring a maximum print area of 126″ x 79″ and the ability to deliver 1200 dpi for photo-realistic image quality – as well as demonstrations of its newest :Apogee workflow suite. The suite integrates four separate product groups into one comprehensive workflow with specific tools for every production need. (905) 361-6982. www.agfa.com.

All Graphic Supplies (Booth 2108) will showcase several new products including the Roland LEJ-640 64″ UV LED Printer, Roland LEF-12 12″ x 11″ flatbed industrial printer and New Roland BN-20 20″ printer/cutter with silver metallic ink. All Graphic Supplies will also show the Rolls Roller Mounter aimed at high production shops to enhance productivity. All Graphic Supplies has been in business since 1992 and has branches in Coquitlam, British Columbia; Calgary, Alberta; Halifax, Nova Scotia, Laval, Quebec and in Trinidad, Caribbean. The company offers the complete range of Roland & Mimaki printers, cutters, service, accessories as well as a full spectrum of media, ink, accessories and training. 1-800-501-4451. www.allgraphicsupplies.com.

ATS-Tanner Banding Systems Inc. (Booth 1038) is a Switzerland-based world leader in banding solutions, offering everything from banding machines for simple bundling tasks to integrated, fully automated solutions that blend seamlessly into the most complex of production workflows. The company’s machines are the epitome of traditional Swiss precision and innovative engineering. ATS will display the new generation of its US-2000 AD Ultra Sonic banding equipment. ATS-Tanner technicians will demonstrate the advantages of its many options and guide you through the helpful features that make it so incredibly easy to use. They’ll also be available to answer your questions. Call Martin Reist, ATS-Tanner National Sales Manager for Canada at (905) 815-9999. www.ats-tanner.ca.

Avanti (Booth 1012) will showcase its industry-leading Print MIS and Digital Print Workflow Automation solutions that help print shops automate all facets of their business. In business for over 26 years, Avanti’s solutions are the most open in the industry, JDF certified, fully integrated and extend from Web-to-Print through to production and billing. Avanti continues its investment in open standards and the integration of both software and equipment. Leveraging another JDF certification for Print MIS to Prepress, Avanti will be demonstrating a new integration into Ultimate Technographics that helps printers develop “zero touch” workflows. Avanti has also expanded its API (Application Programming Interface) library and will be launching two new services at the show: Avanti ‘CRM Automated Lead Management,’ which helps printers streamline the lead management process and ‘Automated Proof Tracking,’ which significantly speeds up print proof approval and turnaround time. 1-800-482-2908. www.avantisystems.com.

Bard Business Solutions Inc. (Booth 2519), a leading solutions provider for customized database needs since 1995, will showcase its innovative software products. The Graphics Manager is management software for the printing industry, including trade, commercial and offset printers. Bard provides solutions for accurate processing of information using PC or Macintosh technology through the implementation of customized databases. Enter data once and use it many times. Error-prone paper processes are eliminated through seamless integrated connectivity. The company’s management software products are designed specifically for the printing industry. Organize and manage your complete shop process from one program, ensure that nothing “falls between the cracks,” keep in touch with clients and attract new business. Work better and smarter as a team and eliminate duplicate efforts and lost time by sharing information. (416) 410-2273. www.bardsolutions.com

Canadian Metal-Ad Corp. (Booth 3113) will be showcasing its expertise as specialists in the on-site repair of damaged plates, blankets, impression cylinders, CI drums and rollers of all types. CMC utilizes a unique precision metal deposition process that is completely mobile. The company’s highly trained technicians employ refined finishing techniques and are able to permanently repair cylinders on press without the need for any large-scale equipment or major press disassembly. CMC has over 22 years’ experience in cylinder repairs and provides in-house and on-site services that can meet customers’ maintenance and scheduling needs. CMC is ISO 9001-2008 certified, reinforcing its Quality Standards. (905) 459-6457. www.metalad.ca.

Central Die Supplies Inc. (Booth 3111) is a leading supply and distribution company of high quality in-line finishing products for offset presses. Its fine products serve the Canadian steel rule diemaking, diecutting (converting), boxmaking, printing and business forms manufacturing markets. With several field representatives who travel the country from coast to coast and well-stocked offices in Montreal and Toronto, Central is ready to meet virtually all its customers’ needs. All orders with items in stock are delivered or shipped the same day or the following day. 1-866-683-0999. www.centraldie.com.

Deco Labels & Packaging (Booth 3212) will be highlighting its pressure-sensitive labels, short-run narrow web flexible packaging, and InFoMax promotional products, all available to the North American market. Deco supplies many CPG companies with pressure-sensitive labels, helping them build their brands and moving products from shelf to shopping carts. InFoMax extended information labels promote your product with cross-marketing, contests, scratch & win, recipes and multi-language copy. The company is 1SO 9001, GMP and Six Sigma certified (and in the process of being HACCP certified), meeting the most stringent safety regulations of the food industry. Booth visitors can pick up a free sample of InFoMax Jelly Beans. (416) 247-7878. www.decolabels.com.

Dixie Reproductions, Inc. (Booth 1281) has been serving the Graphic Arts Industry since 1972 and will be showcasing its experience, strength and service in the sheetfed offset field as it continues to provide complete turnkey equipment solutions and installations for its customers – including shipping to anywhere in the world! Its 20,000-sq.-ft. plant is located in Springfield, Tennessee. Dixie prides itself in doing anything that needs to be done to a printing press, including cleaning, painting, reconditioning, cylinder removal and repair and packing containers for overseas shipment. Its 50-point press inspection ensures that its customers are completely aware of the condition of the press they are purchasing, furthering the company’s goal of providing its customers with the best service in the industry. (615) 382-6311. www.dixiepresses.com.

DocketManager (Booth 3525) will be giving live demonstrations of its innovative web-based job tracking system, the DocketManager, that makes it incredibly easy to get organized and increase profits. You’re always connected to DocketManager as long as you have an Internet connection. It lets users manage databases of customers, schedule traditional mailing or email marketing campaigns, create quotes, place orders and follow jobs/dockets through the workflow, always knowing the job status.

You can track sales, control receivables, generate status reports, monitor and maintain inventory levels, schedule and record maintenance routines. You can also create individual stores for your clients so they can re-order items online. The system is smartphone-ready and tablet-ready. (519) 237-3454. www.docketmanager.ca.

Durst Image Technology U.S. (Booth 1046), a world-class manufacturer of professional wide-format and grand-format digital UV inkjet printers for today’s imaging industry will be showcasing its superior technology with the orientation to its customer’s needs. Durst products are designed for performance, reliability and longevity – offering printers the highest print quality, productivity and efficiency. This includes the industry-leading Rho family of UV inkjet printers: the Rho 1000, Rho 900, Rho 800HS, Rho 800 Presto, Rho 750HS, Rho 500R, Rho 320R and the Rhotex 320. Learn more about Durst products and discover new business opportunities at its booth. 1-888-480-3588. www.durstus.com.

Epson Canada (Booth 1280) will be showcasing the new Epson Stylus Pro WT7900 Deisgner Edition which now includes an industry-leading EFI eXpress WT software RIP. This system is engineered to deliver extremely high-resolution packaging mock-ups for graphic design firms, creative agencies and brand owners. Users will be able to print both colour and white ink directly on clear or metallic media, as well as colour accurate CMYK comps, proofs, mock-ups, and prototypes. Also being introduced are the newest additions to Epson’s robust portfolio of proofing media. Standard Proofing Paper – Production and CrystalClear Film – Adhesive are designed to meet the demands of proofing houses, design shops, ad agencies, and businesses that produce colour match proofs, prototypes and mock-ups. The CrystalClear Film – Adhesive is designed to work with the Stylus Pro WT7900 for prototypes and mock-ups applied to a bottle or box. The Standard Proofing Paper – Production is a GRACoL SWOP Grade 1 compliant production proofing paper. 1-800-GOEPSON. www.epson.ca.

Ernest Green & Son Ltd. (Booth 1270) will be displaying an array of printing technologies and equipment focusing on the HP FB500 UV series printer, HP Latex Printing technology (including the LX850 and L25500), HP Designjet printers and the Oki Label Printer. Its digital finishing and software services will centre on Esko workflow, the iXL 24 i-Cut cutting system and the Graphtec Cutting systems. This digital technology will help its customers deal with shorter runs and specialized work while its wide-format printing services will meet the increased demand in the out-of-home advertising market. The company also plans on having cross-country representation from EGS at its booth – so customers from coast to coast can deal with their local EGS rep. (905) 629-8999.

www.ernestgreen.com.

Esko Artwork (Booth 3906). The print world is no longer solely dedicated to 2D projects. Esko Artwork will show you very distinct, multi-dimensional reasons why it’s preferred by commercial, packaging and sign & display printers for 3D design and production. Esko Artwork is also giving away 3D graphic materials and explaining what they do. Highlights include Suite 10 print and packaging pre-production software featuring Studio, a unique set of tools for 3D packaging design. ArtiosCAD 7.7 is the most recent version of the world’s most popular structural software for packaging design. Also on display is i-cut Suite, pre-production software for digital printers and/or digital finishing systems users. Different modules provide extraordinary efficiency and productivity, regardless of the type, source and variety of incoming job information. (937) 535-6060. www.esko.com.

Fujifilm Canada Inc. (Booth 1200) will be highlighting a range of solutions to get you back on the “Road to Profitability” with its breakthrough in UV-LED inkjet printing technology, the Acuity LED 1600 wide-format inkjet printer. It incorporates an innovative, patent-pending LED-UV ink curing system, comes with 8 colours standard, uses specialized Fujifilm fast-curing UV inks, and allows printing of white or clear ink in a single pass. Using the new FUJIFILM Dimatix Q-Class grayscale printheads, the printer is capable of achieving true 1200 × 1200 dpi resolution. Another solution, The Acuity Advance HS UV flatbed printer offers photographic quality printing at speeds of 430 sq. ft./hr. – 85% faster than previous Acuity Advance printers. An express mode allows speeds over 700 sq. ft./hr., giving printers unmatched performance for the price. The Acuity HS provides precise registration and edge-to-edge printing that saves time, labour, and material. The roll media option makes it a cost-effective UV roll solution for printing onto flexible materials. 1-800-263-5018. www.fujifilm.ca.

GBC Canada (Booth 1290) has been a market leader in binding and lamination for over 60 years. With a complete line of binding, laminating, shredding machines, supplies and Custom made products, GBC helps customers enhance, present, protect and preserve their documents. GBC will be highlighting its latest product improvement, The Magna Punch 2.0 – a true innovation. GBC is also proud to announce a recent partnership with Canon and can now offer a complete range of large-format printing and finishing solutions to the Graphics market. www.gbcconnect.com/canada.

Heidelberg Canada (Booth 3000) will feature its Speedmaster XL 145 and Speedmaster XL 162 that have taken quality and productivity to new heights in the VLF print segment for both short-run and long-run printing. Booth visitors will also learn how the Varimatrix series of die cutters and the Diana series of folding carton gluers are creating more sophisticated and more economical packaging products; how wide and super-wide format inkjet printers from EFI can create opportunities for more business; how digital print from Ricoh can be integrated to create a highly flexible print shop; how flexographic plates from Kodak and Asahi can improve print reproduction and make less of an impact on the environment; how Saphira and K E printing inks can bring stability to the pressroom, and how Saphira Coatings, manufactured by Heidelberg, can set your print apart from the rest. Get up to speed on Heidelberg’s developments in colour management, web-to-print and business management, and experience the company’s innovative HEI Flexibility – an intelligent combination of offset and digital printing to produce top quality print products in the most profitable way possible, regardless of run length. www.ca.heidelberg.com.

Insource (Booth 3605), the mailing technology specialist, will feature solutions from Kirk Rudy, KAS Paper Systems, Astro Machines and WD Direct Marketing Solutions. Rather than just selling machines, the company evaluates current practices, processes and existing technologies to develop a detailed audit and approach of how to transition your business vision into action. Insource staff will discuss this approach with you. Its segments of specialization include direct mail, transactional mail, printers, binderies, card manufacturers/processors and horizontal applications of Intelligent Camera Systems. Insource is a full-service provider of solutions, equipment, service and parts across Canada with knowledgeable, experienced personnel in British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec. (905) 709-3344. www.insourcecorp.ca.

Jasdi Magnetics (Canada) Co. Ltd. (Booth 4115) will be showcasing its entire line of Flexible Magnets products and Magnetic Paper for digital printing as well as its Table Top Die Cutter. The company manufactures and distributes flexible magnetic rolls, sheets and specialty products to markets in every Province in Canada as well as the Yukon and N.W.T., and has been producing magnet material since 1981 for markets around the globe. Additional services include custom cutting, laminating, re-rolling different length rolls and sheeting – whatever it takes to meet the customer’s requirements. And because it manufactures its own materials, costs are kept significantly lower. 1-877-885-2734. www.jasdimagnetics.com.

KBR Graphics Canada (Booth 3230) KBR has been a major force in making Canadian printers more productive for over 35 years. Its customers range from small printers to large multi-national corporations and provincial and federal governments. Its factory-trained technical team is renowned for its expertise and commitment to service. The recent addition of the new MGI Meteor DP8700 XL Multi-Substrate Digital Press is turning a lot of heads and will be showcased as well as the Standard/Horizon BQ-270, Standard/Horizon Vac system with HOF – SPF 200A and FC 200 A, MBM Aerocut, Drylam, Spielsterling Digipunch, Spielsterling Coilmaster Jr. and Oki Pro 510 DW Color Web. 1-800-361-1498. www.kbrgraphics.com.

Konica Minolta Business Solutions, Canada (Booth 1260) will feature its bizhub PRESS C8000, the first digital press to receive the IDEAlliance Digital Press Certification which sets the standards for excellence in Colourimetric Accuracy, Uniformity, Repeatability, Durability and Registration. Its bizhub PRESS series deliver all of this while also providing versatility and efficiency. In addition to the C8000, Konica Minolta will have the C70hc and the C6000L on display. The C70hc incorporates innovative High Chroma toner technology enabling it to produce a wider colour gamut than typical 4-colour devices in the marketplace – producing output with colours that pop, text that grabs you and images that practically leap off the page, says the company. The C6000L is an ideal entry-level print production solution for CRDs and print providers. (905) 890-5171 Ext. 2259. www.konicaminolta.ca.

Metafix Inc. (Booth 1016) has designed, manufactured, installed and serviced it’s liquid industrial waste compliance and process management systems since 1988. It offers custom solutions to re-purpose waste, comply with municipal sewer bylaws, and monitor the complete process online. The show will be the Canadian launch of its new online “Taking Control of Conductivity” service that demonstrates how to manage Fountain Solution online. The company recently discovered an aspect of Fountain Solution previously unrecognized. With the Metafix online Fountain Solution Control system (FSC), conductivity, pH, temperature, water and fountain solution concentrate volumes are all monitored and managed live during the press run. Adjustments can be made automatically in order to keep Fountain Solution within a programmed set of parameters, thus optimizing consistency, printing efficiency, colour management, improving quality and reducing costs. Along with FSC, Metafix will introduce its new and improved website complete with helpful industry resources, customer service tools and social media community outreach. 1-800-667-8921 Ext. 266. www.metafix.com.

Müller Martini Canada Inc. (Booth 3207) will display a number of industry-leading products led by its VSOP (Variable Sleeve Offset Printing) press for label and packaging printing, with remarkable sleeve technology that allows print sizes to be changed easily without having to remove entire inserts. Also leading the way is its fully-automated Sigma Trimmer that delivers commercial quality book trimming for the digital market. It’s the only fully-automated, true one-off 3-knife trimmer in today’s market. This ultra-efficient digital book trimming system boasts zero make-ready for optimal one-off book production. Also, Muller Martini is introducing its MMServices, an Operational Improvement Program that features 7 areas of service designed to support installation training and maintenance of its products to maximize client profitability. (905) 660-9595.

www.mullermartinicdn.com.

Multiple Pakfold Business Forms (Booth 2613) will showcase its 3 divisions (Business Forms, Short Run and Label) that together provide one-stop shopping for trade printers for business documents and label products. Multiple Pakfold Business Forms offers medium to long-run forms and snapsets, plus specialty products such as MP LaserCard, form/label combinations, wrap-around books, register forms, 6-colour UV and more. MP Short Run handles short-run quantities of forms, snapsets and cheques with 4-day turnaround. The company is also known as “cheque experts” in the industry. MP Label, its new label division, provides a wide range of label products at extremely competitive prices and can handle up to 6 colours with a maximum size of 11″ X 22″. It has over 500 dies in stock. ISO Registered and FSC Certified, Multiple Pakfold also provides complete art services and full bindery capabilities with new in-house folding, automated padding and high-speed shrinkwrapping. Ask about its $29 art special. www.multiple.com.

North American Euro Products inc. (Booth 2200) was created in 1999 to facilitate the entry of selected European companies without a significant presence in the North American market – such as Neolt, Diatechnologies, Normandy Coating, Kala, etc. The company will be exhibiting the complete line of Kala Laminators & Display Systems as well as the full line of Neolt trimmers. It will also showcase the latest Aqueous & Solvent Media from Diatechnologies. 1-877-739-6237. www.naeponline.com.

Océ-Canada Inc. (Booth 2408), a Canon company, will debut its newest flatbed printer, the much anticipated Arizona 360 GT. The ProCut 2500L will also be on site with scheduled demonstrations taking place to showcase the complete workflow using the Onyx software. On the production printing side, Océ and Canon products will be showcased using Prisma workflow software. Booth visitors can also enter a draw to win an exciting prize each day of the show. Océ is one of the leading providers of office printing and copying systems, high-speed digital production printers and wide-format printing systems for both technical documentation and colour display graphics. Last year Océ joined the Canon Group of companies, creating a global leader in the printing industry. Canon develops, manufactures and markets an expanding portfolio of copying machines, printers, cameras, optical and other products that meet a diverse range of customer needs. www.oce.com. www.canon.com.

PDS Pressdown Services Inc. (Booth 3101) has been providing print, copy and digital shops with quality equipment and supplies as well as dependable equipment after-sale servicing and support since 1984. The company will be showcasing “all things digital.” Its DigiExpress 4-colour Envelope Press will impress visitors by demonstrating the speed and vibrant colour that it’s capable of. Also displayed will be Triumph Cutters, UV coaters, bookbinding, Glunz Platewriter Metal Computer-to-Plate and perfect binding. 1-800-608-4506. www.pressdown.net.

Presstek, Inc. (Booth 1250) plans to feature the Presstek 52DI-AC digital offset press. The 52DI-AC effectively delivers high quality, fast turnaround, short-run colour printing on a wide range of stocks from 0.0016″ to 0.024″ thick (.04mm to .6mm), often at less than 1¢ per page! The highly automated 52cm press goes from digital file to sellable sheet in 10 minutes. The integrated aqueous coater with anilox metering supports both flood and spot coating. The press supports 300-lpi and FM screening, 10-minute job-to-job turnover (including on-press, chemistry-free plate imaging) and a small environmental footprint. Print quality is also enhanced by waterless printing technology. It can print up to 10,000 full-size sheets (or 20,000 letter-sized pages) per hour and has a maximum sheet size of 20.47″ x 14.76″ (520mm x 375mm) and a minimum sheet size of 4.33″ x 3.94″ (110mm x 100mm). (603) 595-7000, Ext 3599.

www.presstek.com.

Printers Parts & Equipment (Booth 2100) will be showcasing a wide range of equipment such as its new PPE-480UV machine, auto feed creasing machine, perfect binding machine and large format printing machines – plus a huge selection of parts, supplies and consumables for the graphic communications industry. PP&E now offers online shopping with special discount offers and new items added every day. (416) 752-4488. www.printersparts.com

PrintLink (Both 1239) is North America’s leading professional placement firm serving the Printing and Graphic Communications Industry with permanent placement for senior and middle management, hands-on and technical-related positions. The company offers a high standard of professionalism, personal attention and confidentiality to both employers and job-seekers. An active member of the DIA and OPIA, it keeps informed on new initiatives in the industry and is able to provide the managerial and hands-on expertise for new technologies on a continuing basis. Learn how PrintLink can network your value. 1-877-413-2600 (Canada, toll-free). www.printlink.com.

Ricoh Canada (Booth 1240) will be featuring its Pro C651EX & Pro C751EX, two production systems designed to deliver outstanding output quality and image definition with exceptionally accurate front-to-back registration – something many production professionals are taking a hard second look at. The Ricoh booth will also be focusing on key workflow solutions and applications geared towards the print-for-pay businesses as well as CRD/Corporate in-plant environments. From black and white to colour to wide-format printing, Ricoh’s comprehensive equipment and services are designed specifically to help organizations achieve business process improvements while driving costs down. www.ricoh.ca.

RISO Canada, Inc. (Booth 3524) will showcase the ComColor series from RISO, Inc. that prints up to 150 colour ppm (pages per month) for half the operating costs of comparable toner-based printers. Capable of up to 500,000 ppm and ENERGY STAR qualified, these production-grade printers require virtually no operator training, are extremely economical and consume minimal electricity. An optional 40 ppm scanner and multifunction finisher further increase capabilities. The ComColor models (9050, 7050, 7010, 3050, and 3010) are the fastest, leanest, toughest, greenest inkjet printers available today, according to the company. The RISO MZ1090 two-colour, single-pass digital duplicator combines high-speed 150 ppm two-colour printing with true 600 × 600 dpi imaging and printing capabilities. Capable of 600,000 ppm, ENERGY STAR qualified, enhanced workflow, etc. 1-800-667-7476, Ext. 222.

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Sinalite.com/Sina Printing Inc. (Booth 1000) will show you why it’s one of the industry’s most cost-efficient and high-quality trade printers with several high-end offset and digital presses, full bindery services, a 60,000-sq.-ft. facility and more than 50 staff. Sina’s consultanting team is among the most experienced in the printing industry and can help you avoid costly pitfalls that you might overlook. If you have a tight budget, they’ll create a strategic plan to reduce your costs, whatever the project. Result? You’ll minimize the cost of stock, printing, binding and fulfillment services, while maximizing the impact of your printing, advertising and marketing. Also showcased will be Sinalite.com. In today’s world of immediacy – text messages, IM, Twitter and high-speed Internet – clients expect their printing almost instantly. SinaLite.com helps printers meet deadlines that are on the edge of unrealistic. Expect the quickest print possible with easy online ordering, superior quality, precise finishing and above all, better margins. 1-866-899-2499. www.sinaprinting.com. www.sinalite.com.

Sinclair Computer Forms (Booth 1279) is a trade-only, FSC Certified print manufacturer located in Hamilton, Ontario in the center of the Golden Horseshoe. With 25 years’ experience, Sinclair has become an acknowledged industry leader in Canada, offering its clients valuable expertise as well as fine products. The company takes great pride in delivering quality work while offering the best service at extremely competitive rates. Sinclair will showcase more than just its comprehensive range of snap sets, continuous forms, cheques and cut sheets. They’ll also be featuring Sinclair’s complete direct mail services, full graphic design and prepress, CTP technology, prompt-pay discount, no-hassle guarantee and other services designed to boost your bottom line. 1-800-263-4847. www.sinclairforms.on.ca.

Sydney R. Stone (Booths 3600 & 3601). Since 1951, Sydney R. Stone has specialized in supplying finishing equipment and supplies to the Canadian printing industry and is now an industry leader. It’ll be featuring new equipment from Duplo, Morgana, EBA, Challenge, Triumph, Akiles and Bostitch as well as a full range of reconditioned equipment in full operation. Pre-owned equipment provides a more affordable option for clients and the company currently maintains one of the largest inventories of reconditioned, small-format finishing equipment. Product launches at the show include the NEW Morgana DocuFold Pro combining the powerful folding capabilities of the Morgana Major but with the latest SmartScreen technology as well as the NEW Duplo DC 10/20 Collating Tower, an affordable heavy-duty suction collating solution designed for both offset and digitally-printed applications. Sydney R. Stone will be celebrating 60 years in November with a cake cutting Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011 at 1 pm – and you’re invited. 1-800-668-6055. www.printfinishing.com.

The DFS Group (Booth 1277) has been an industry leader for over 25 years in providing print brokers and resellers with the broadest range of quality business products and services in Canada – virtually every business document your customers will ever need. DFS will showcase its forms, cheques, labels, stationery, full-colour custom printing and much more, as well as highlighting the many benefits of becoming an Authorized DFS dealer. DFS offers its dealers competitive pricing with significant margin opportunities. Its ‘Grow and Manage your Business’ approach, with the right pricing, tools, marketing and product support, assists resellers in passing along significantly more value to their customers. 1-800-490-6327. www.dfsgroup.ca.

The Drafting Clinic Canada Ltd. (Booth 2318) delivers class-leading wide-format integrated imaging and display solutions for design and commercial graphics markets. It will feature products from leading manufacturers such as Canon, Contex, Seiko Teriostar and Mark Bric. Wide-format colour printers for indoor and outdoor applications – scan, copy and print with amazing speed and quality. Flexible display systems can be presented virtually anywhere on materials ranging from banner, photo, art, vinyl, technical and fabric medias. Be sure to check out the Clinic’s Hybrid Wide-Format Copy, Scan, Print, Email MFP solutions, with packages from $149 per month. The company’s account managers will be there to discuss your customized requirements. (905) 564-1300. www.dccltd.ca.

The Printing Klub (Booth 2627), as one of Toronto’s newest trade printers, will showcase its services for magazines, catalogues, brochures, annual reports, books, presentation folders, office stationery, flyers, posters, postcards, calendars, promotional materials and more. Specialists in design, prepress and a host of trade printing services means you have a variety of deadline-sensitive, cost-efficient choices on how your client’s projects can be produced. Its all-inclusive facility boasts printing and advanced bindery as well as packaging all under one roof – plus the latest in digital printing technology that enables you to produce quality 4-colour projects in a fraction of the time required for conventional printing, and, in smaller quantities, at a fraction of the cost. (416) 930-7098. www.theprintingklub.ca.

Unigraph International Inc. (Booth 3132), Canada’s leading supplier of quality pressroom chemistry, will highlight its more than 300 products, tell you how to arrange for a free 30-minute technical seminar in your own shop and outline the many benefits of becoming a Unigraph Dealer. Some members of its recently-formed Product, Printing and Technical Information (PPTI) Committee will be available to discuss silicone, solvent and specialty products, plates, fountain solution and alcohol replacement, press equipment and UV coating, inks, paper, rollers, blankets and more. You can also order/pick up helpful Unigraph publications including its Product Information Guides, Pressroom Troubleshooting Guide, Pressroom Problem-Solving Poster, Maintenance Program booklet for Rollers and Blankets, pH-Conductivity Guide, InfoGraph news bulletins and InfoTech technical information sheets. For more than 26 years, Unigraph has been helping printers reduce costly downtime and improve print quality with its exceptional line of pressroom chemicals, experienced technical support and publications. 1-800-996-9918. www.unigraphinternational.com.

Unisource Canada, Inc. (Booth 3121) will be showcasing its comprehensive array of products and services as Canada’s national supplier of wide-format printing equipment, media, inks and service for the photographic, photofinishing, sign making, screen printing, digital printing, technical design, architectural, engineering, construction, industrial design, government and educational markets. From the company’s eCommerce platform to its ongoing sustainability practices, innovation is the underlying current within the Unisource corporate culture. The company is fully committed to customer success, to the quality of its products, services and solutions. Its clients benefit from Unisource’s industry expertise, best-in-class solutions and huge brand selection. 1-800-387-3776. www.unisource.ca.

Vertex Graphic and Business Equipment (Booth 3908) will be showing the unique Duplo digital duplicators featuring air-feed technology. These duplicators reduce costs because there is no click charge. Vertex is also the exclusive distributor for Morgana in British Columbia and will be working in conjunction with Sydney R. Stone. Its quality lines for Western Canada include Duplo, Challenge, Xante, Rollem, Baum (including the Baum print), Mitsubishi Imaging, Deluxe Stitcher, Astro and Kompac. The company provides one-stop supplies and service, sales and support for print, copy, bindery and office-based businesses. (604) 875-6700. www.vertexequipment.com.

Xerox Canada Ltd. (Booth 1220) will feature a wide range of print applications spanning the industry’s broadest portfolio of market-leading digital production technology. Showcased will be the new Xerox 770 Digital Color Press, ColorPress 1000, Color 560 Printer and other Xerox monochrome and colour print engines. The combination of new application opportunities combined with specialized substrates, production workflow automation tools and business development resources, make Xerox not only a market leader, but also a market maker. Its end-to-end solutions are both seamless to integrate and productive to operate. Xerox is there every step of the way helping printers delight customers, produce more jobs, reduce your costs and grow your business. (416) 733-6490. www.xerox.com/driveprofit.

Zund Canada (Booth 1064) will be exhibiting the new Zund G3, an exceptionally fast way to throughcut, kisscut, shapecut, squarecut, crease, perforate or rout, roll and rigid materials up to 2 inches thick without the purchase of a custom die. It has a conveyor system for continuous feeding and cutting of rolled media, vinyl, paper, banner, etc. The Zund colour camera system can cut or crease any shape and see registration marks through premask. This permits throughcutting or kisscutting of premasked rolls of graphics after premasking. Large display graphics, POPs, boxes, shelf talkers and banner stands are just a few examples of what can be produced using innovative Zund digital diecutting systems. (416) 578-4696. www.zund.com.