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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.