Label & Narrow Web articles from November 2008

Label & Narrow Web archives from November 2008

Time for action.(EDITORIAL)(Column)
November 1, 2008... We posted an article online a few weeks ago with comments from 15 label converters about the impact of the economy on their businesses. In this issue we have printed that report. You can see that sales and profits are all over the place, which...

Steinhauser certified by Women's Business group.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Steinhauser Inc., a commercial and packaging printer based in Newport, KY, USA, has received national certification as a Women's Business Enterprise by the Michigan Women's Business Council, a regional certifying partner of the Women's Business...

Flexo students create school parking permits.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... Before the first school bell rang this fall in Fort Mill, SC, USA, flexo teacher Jerry Howell and student Scott Forsyth of Fort Mill High School (FMHS) got a head start on the school year by printing the 2008-2009 FMHS parking permits in time...

RBCOR teams with Xeikon to promote digital print.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... Xeikon, a manufacturer of digital color presses, and RBCOR, a distributor of photopolymer printing plates, photopolymer plate processing equipment and ancillary items, have announced the formation of a joint referral partnership program....

Kocher + Beck, Tecnocut: form partnership.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Tecnocut)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Kocher + Beck, a manufacturer of flexible and solid dies and tooling, has formed a partnership with Tecnocut, a supplier of cutting and printing equipment in Spain and Portugal. The cooperation between the two companies started November 1. ...

Michigan label acquires Accent Label Company.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... Michigan Label Inc. (MLI), located in Westland, MI, USA, has acquired Accent Label Company, a privately owned converting operation in Redford, MI, about 20 miles from Westland. "This addition allows us to offer hot stamp labels to our...

Dscoop4 to focus on the competitive edge.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Digital Solutions Cooperative)(Conference news)
November 1, 2008... The Digital Solutions Cooperative (Dscoop) has announced that NFL quarterback and broadcaster Joe Theismann will be the keynote speaker at Dscoop4, the organization's 2009 Annual Conference, taking place February 19-21 at the Gaylord Palms...

National Label brings Nilpeter MO-4 press to US.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... National Label Company, Lafayette Hill, PA, USA, has acquired the first Nilpeter MO-4 press to be installed in the United States. The sleeve based combination offset press will be used for production of health and beauty labels. "The...

Use of flexo & thermal plates lower environmental footprint, studies show.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... DuPont Packaging Graphics, Wilmington, DE, USA, has published the results from two peer-reviewed environmental Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies indicating significant non-renewable energy and greenhouse gas emission reductions from use of...

Avery Dennison names new VP at RFID Division.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... Avery Dennison Corporation has announced the appointment of John J. "Jack" Farrell Jr. to the position of vice president and general manager, RFID Division. Farrell will be based in the RFID Division's headquarters in Flowery Branch, GA, USA....

Mark Andy is acquired by an investment group.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... Mark Andy Inc. was acquired on October 8 by newly formed MAI Holdings, held by American Industrial Partners Capital Fund IV, L.P. (AIP). The seller was Morganthaler Partners, which acquired the company two years ago. Mark Andy Inc. consists of...

Masterpiece Graphix to distribute Polyart.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... Arjobex has announced the formation of a partnership with Masterpiece Graphix of Fenton, MO, USA, to both coat and distribute Polyart, its synthetic paper, for the HP Indigo digital press market. As North America's first HP authorized treatment...

3 Sigma introduces water-dissolvable stock.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... 3 Sigma, a supplier of pressure sensitive and other materials to the label industry, has announced the availability of a new water-dissolvable label-stock. The product consists of a 40-pound supercalendered paper and WD-1 adhesive, both of...

Printed electronics show expects 800+ attendees.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(printed electronics USA conference and exhibition)(Conference news)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... The fifth annual Printed Electronics USA conference and exhibition will be held December 2-5 at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, CA, USA. Show organizer IDTechEx says it is anticipating attendance of more tha 800 delegates, as well as...

Degrava donates digital printer to Cal Poly.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... California Polytechnic State University's graphic communications department now has a DP 8500 narrow web digital color printer, donated by its manufacturer, Degrava Systems, Roswell, GA, USA. Cal Poly is based in San Luis Obispo, CA, USA. ...

Specialty Printing achieves ISO 9001:2000 certification.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Specialty Printing LLC, East Windsor, CT, USA, has earned ISO 9001:2000 certification, which is based on internationally recognized quality standards. ISO 9001:2000 certification also provides a basis for other certifications, such as ISO...

Radius Solutions widens its user conference.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Conference news)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Radius Solutions Ltd. has announced that its 2008 European Users Conference format will extend to two days to provide a mix of management sessions and product training sessions, in line with customer requests. Radius Solutions is a provider of...

Tamper-evident film now available in larger size.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... Hutchison Miller Sales has introduced a larger format version of its popular Clarifoil Integuard tamper-evident film, which is now available in 6,500 foot rolls with an OD of up to 19". The acetate film is also certified com-postable and...

Digital labelstock line introduced by MACtac.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Morgan Adhesives Co.)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... MACtac, a supplier of pressure sensitive substrates based in Stow, OH, USA, has introduced the INDIE line of labelstocks engineered for HP Indigo presses. "Studies show that approximately 35 percent of label jobs are produced in runs with...

New equity firm to invest in printing companies.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... Roy Grossman and Charles (Chip) Stine announced today that they have formed MSP, LLC, of New Canaan, CT, USA, as a vehicle for making investments in printing-related companies with revenues in excess of $5 million. Target segments include...

Apex launches UniFli line of anilox rolls.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Apex, a manufacturer of anilox rolls for the flexographic industry, has introduced UniFli anilox rolls. The company says that the rolls have a lightweight body construction made of aircraft grade aluminum. A specially developed anodized layer...

FMS USA relocates to a larger facility.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... FMS USA Inc., a manufacturer of web tension and web guiding systems, has moved to a new and larger plant. The company, formerly of Arlington Heights, IL, USA, has relocated to Hoffman Estates, IL. "Because of tremendous growth in the...

Torraspapel mill obtains EMAS certification.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... With the addition of the plant in Almazan, Spain, six of the factories of Torraspapel, part of the Lecta Group, have now successfully completed the audits that accredit their compliance with the strict EMAS environmental standards. Before...

Armor signs charters on sustainable development.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... Armor, a manufacturer of thermal transfer printing ribbons, has furthered its commitment to sustainable practices by signing the UN Global Compact and the International Council of Chemical Associations' (ICCA) Responsible Care Charter. "It...

MPS sells presses in Minnesota & Mass.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... MPS, the label and packaging press manufacturer based in The Netherlands, announced two recent sales to label converters in the United States. The Label Group of Meyers Printing Companies, based in Minneapolis, MN, USA, acquired an MPS EF...

Rayven breaks ground for its new plant.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Rayven Inc.)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Rayven Inc., a provider of laminating, coating and converting services, has broken ground on a new manufacturing facility in Owatonna, MN, USA, doubling the company's manufacturing space. Rayven's current facility has 31,000 square feet of...

Alpha-Cure products now available in the US.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... RGW Associates, Easton, PA, USA, has been named US distributor for products manufactured by Alpha-Cure, based in Daventry, England. Alpha-Cure makes UV and infrared lamps for the printing, reprographics, UV sterilization, photochemical...

Rob Leonard.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... ACCRAPLY, Plymouth, MN, USA--Accraply has announced the promotion of Rob Leonard to the new position of executive vice president. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Nathan Storfer-Isser.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... ACPO LTD., Oak Harbor, OH, USA--The company has announced the addition of Nathan Storfer-Isser to its staff as technical director. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Dercilio Oliveira.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... APEX GROUP OF COMPANIES, Hapert, Netherlands -Apex has appointed Dercilio Oliveira as sales area manager for Apex Latin America. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

John Farrell.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... AVERY DENNISON, Pasadena, CA, USA--John Farrell has been named vice president and general manager, RFID Division.

Mark Quinlan.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... ESKO ARTWORK, Gent, Belgium--Mark Quinlan has been appointed president of EskoArtwork North America. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

P.K. Swain.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... FUSION UV SYSTEMS, Gaithersburg, MD, USA--Fusion UV Systems has announced the appointment of P.K. Swain as chief technology officer and VP of technology.

Frank J. Donnelly.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... MULLER MARTINI, Hauppauge, NY, USA--Muller Martini has announced that it has expanded the sales management responsibilities of Frank J. Donnelly. He has assumed sales management for the states of Maine, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire and...

Robert Szepvolgyi.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... NDC INFRARED ENGINEERING, Irwindale, CA, USA -NDC Infrared Engineering has appointed Robert Szepvolgyi as the director of customer care, Asia. Based in Singapore, he is responsible for all customer care activities in both the Asian and Japanese...

Marc Pittier.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2008... WATER INK TECHNOLOGIES, Lincolnton, NC, USA--The company has announced the addition of Marc Pittier to its West Coast technical sales staff. He is responsible for sales in Northern California and Arizona. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

TLMI focuses on growth and green.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
November 1, 2008... CELEBRATING 75 YEARS AS AN ASSOCIATION John Hickey of Smyth Companies concluded two years as chairman of the Tag & Label Manufacturers Institute in grand style, as the organization celebrated its 75th anniversary at The Breakers resort in...

What is packaging? Europe faces tough times over label waste.(NARROW WEB EUROPE)
November 1, 2008... The European Union's latest Directive on Packaging and Packaging Waste imposes penalties on converters and end users who fail to reduce or recycle their packaging. However, not everyone agrees on what constitutes packaging, and in particular...

Seeing the glass as quarter full.(MINDING MY OWN BUSINESS)
November 1, 2008... Let's be blunt: The current financial crisis is a great deal more substantial and impacting than any of us could have conceived of just six months ago. Where we once concerned ourselves with preparing for a looming economic downturn, most of us...

Fight 'green fatigue'.(LETTERS FROM THE EARTH)
November 1, 2008... What do sunlight, desalination, ethanol, sustainability, and clean energy have in common? The answer, [yen] of course, is great cost. Technically we have the ability to convert sunlight into energy, salt water into fresh water, solid waste and...

Business scents.(FIELD REPORT)
November 1, 2008... What do you look for in a label supplier when your manufacturing business often consists of rush orders? Brio Fragrance, located in Elk Grove Village, IL, USA, has a number of clients who rely on them to produce products on the bleeding edge of...

Training Within Industry.(PRINTING LEAN)(methods for training )
November 1, 2008... You've had what you feel is a successful launch of your Lean initiative. You've held company wide meetings to explain the what, why and how; you've conducted training sessions on Lean, identified what your customers consider to be value;...

'We are not happy': sales and margins of label converters range widely during these strained economic times, but all are concerned about rising costs and the portents of next year.(Economy Survey:)(Report)
November 1, 2008... Sales are down 4 percent. Sales are down 30 percent. Flat, up 16 percent, up 50 percent. Profits are down significantly. Profits are down 6.6 percent. Profits are up for the quarter and the year. Profits are down 40 percent. We are laying off...

Horizon Label: a commitment to quality and customer service is integral to the success of this small but growing New Jersey converter.(NARROW WEB PROFILE)(Company overview)
November 1, 2008... Horizon Label is a great example of what a small label company can accomplish with a hands-on approach and a strong commitment to quality and service. Such is the philosophy of this label converter located in the Philadelphia suburb of West...

Digital printing: digital printing is now a strong presence in the label industry. Its enthusiastic acceptance by converters of all sizes has helped the large player, the smaller suppliers and the hopefuls meet growing demand and introduce more powerful products.(Company overview)
November 1, 2008... Michael Ring is about to complete the most challenging year of his career. Ring was hired not long ago by Xeikon as vice president of sales and chief marketing officer, a job that requires him to take a moribund brand and breathe life back into...

Digital finishing: the manufacturers of digital finishing equipment are enjoying the popularity of today's digital printing presses.
November 1, 2008... From the beginning, digital label presses required the assistance of finishing equipment. When Indigo and Xeikon introduced their large digital printing machines in the mid 1990s it became apparent that a supplemental niche was there for the...

Promotional labeling: economic strife has retailers, marketers and converters exploring the impact this diverse niche of products can provide.
November 1, 2008... Promotional labeling is a niche of the industry that covers a wide variety of products. While the types of end uses vary, promotional labels in their many different forms share something in common--they are directly associated with marketing,...

Labels in Russia: the thirteenth Russian label exhibition--Etiketka-Labelshow--took place in October. L&NW dispatched its Europe correspondent to Moscow to check the health of the Russian label business.
November 1, 2008... Both foreign and Russian sources agree that the label industry in Russia has been expanding at a phenomenal rate: anything from 15 to 25 percent annually over the past five years. However. Etiketka 2008 served to confirm the fall-off already...

TLMI 2008 awards.(Label World wins awards)
November 1, 2008... For the first time in the 31 -year history of the TLMI Label Awards, a digitally printed label has taken the top prize. Label World, of Rochester, NY, USA, has won the Best of Show award in the 2008 Awards Competition sponsored by the Tag &...

Labelexpo Americas '08: we continue our roundup of the companies and their products that made Labelexpo 2008 in Chicago the premier North American industry event of the year.
November 1, 2008... While attendance numbers may have been down from previous shows, this year's Labelexpo attendees were treated to displays and demonstrations of the latest equipment and materials from the industry's leading suppliers. [ILLUSTRATION...

Ideal for combination printing.(Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2008... * Lightouch[TM] 400 or 600 WPS digital uv curing system * Maximizer 9-bulb impinged air digitally controlled infrared dryer * Compact in-line design * Touch-screen operator interface * PLC electronic controller with "auto-ramp"...

Your single source for precision rotary tooling.(Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2008... RotoMetrics offers the most complete line of precision rotary tooling. Our products are unmatched in the industry for accuracy and durability, and RotoMetrics ensures its high quality with one of the most stringent quality standards in the...

UV curing systems.(Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2008... GEW Inc., supplies UV curing systems for the narrow and mid-web printing and packaging industries. Applications of the technology include inline and CI presses, coating lines and digital printing equipment. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The...

New from AB Graphic International.(Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2008... Vectra Automatic Take Off Conveyer The automatic conveyer comprises of a Vectra turret rewinder with fleyeVision in-line camera using 100% print inspection. The camera checks each individual lane of labels and if an error occurs it identifies...

Time is on your side with Roll Express[R].(Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2008... Get first-quality paper, films, tag and flexible packaging stocks, slit-to-order in 24 Hours from Roll Express[R]. The industry's most relied-upon roll stock program. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] W6580 Quality Drive Greenville, WI...

Stork Cellramic Inc: the best anilox value.(Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2008... Quality: The thickest, smoothest, high-density ceramic provides the foundation for Stork's engravings. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Consistency: Stork's fiber optic engraving technology produces smooth cell wails, which resist plugging and...

Electro Optic US: excellence in flexible dies.(Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2008... Electro Optics offers three basic grades of flexible dies of unsurpassed quality to address the cut- ability and longevity requirements of the average label stock to high demanding non-paper label-stock. In addition, the Electro Optic extremely...

Spartanics Finecut narrow web laser cutting systems.(Literature Showcase)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Spartanics Finecut Narrow Web Laser Cutting Systems are compact laser cutters specifically tailored for label manufacturing and other narrow web applications. This narrow web laser cutting machine features the same sophisticated software...

Go green for bigger profits.(Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2008... GO GREEN FOR BIGGER PROFITS. Looking for a great way to make more money? ELASLON plates are the answer. Longer press life means fewer plate changes and increased productivity and profits. Many of our customers have seen run lengths double on a...

Label Traxx[TM].(Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2008... Tired of multiple software programs to run your business? Your alternative is clear. Label Traxx[TM] job management software is the solution developed for flexo printers, by flexo printers. Integrated modules encompass CRM,...

Platinum[R] XLT [TM] Anilox Rolls.(Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2008... Harper's XLT (Xtreme Laser Technology) Anilox Rolls were developed after years of research by an international team of printing and laser experts. The benefits to you? Line screens up to 3500 Ipi; increased cell volumes; greater longevity;...

Short-run, digital color label printing starting at just $1495!(Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2008... Primera Technology's LX400 Color Label Printer prints full-color images and photos on labels. * Print resolution is 4800 dpi * Prints labels as wide as 4.25", and up to 24" long * Offer your customers short run jobs, with no plate...

The Mark Andy VSR--productive slitting and finishing solutions.(Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2008... The Mark Andy VSR uses advanced technology in this efficient inspection rewinder. Operator friendly and offered with a variety of options including dual rewind, 40 in (1016 mm) unwind and 100% vision inspection systems, the Mark Andy VSR is the...

New Beverage case study now available.(Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2008... Ready to introduce your Food and Beverage customers to the benefits of pressure-sensitive labeling? Avery Dennison has developed a new case study to help you sell pressure-sensitive technology to your customers. This series of case studies will...

Cold Foil.(Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2008... KURZ Transfer Products, L.P. has released new Cold Foil literature detailing the processes and advantages of cold foiling for web and sheet fed applications, along with foil solutions from KURZ. The sheet-fed brochure includes a chart of...

MPS Printing Presses.(Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2008... MPS Printing Presses have led the narrow web label industry with servo drive technology since there launch in 1999. Today with over 225 Servo presses and 1,800 print Stations in operation we believe our experience sends a clear message to the...

State-of-the-art direct laser engraving systems for narrow web.(Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2008... Stork direct laser engraving systems offers label printers enhanced quality and a much shorter, simplified workflow. Processing plates and sleeves digitally eliminates the need for film processing, exposing, chemical washing, masking and long...

The next generation turret rewinder.(Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2008... The new KR Series Servo Turret Rewinder has bridged the gap between the control of an off-line finishing system and the efficiency of an in-line turret rewinder. The KR rewinds finished rolls and transfers the web to a new core at full process...

Cutting tools world wide.(Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2008... Founded in 1965, Kocher+Beck today became one of the best known supplier for cutting tools world wide with production plants in Germany, UK and USA. The product range includes the following: Flexible dies for flat at rotary applications,...

Bunting Magnetics Co. Magnetic Cylinders and Flat Bases.(Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2008... Precision-built Bunting Magnetics Cylinders and Flat Bases can make your existing press better, and a more productive press that can turn out a superior product in less time with reduced labor. Bunting offers a complete line of Magnetic...

INTEGRA 9505 barcode verifier.(Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2008... Verify barcodes of any kind, ID and/or 2D (even multiple codes at one time) and analyze any problems quickly. The state of the art INTEGRA 9505 barcode verifier is powerful and easy to use. It highlights the exact problem area of the code 50...

Splice-free and trimless labelstock product guide.(Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2008... UPM Raflatac introduces its latest product publication: the Splice-free and trimless labelstock product guide. This guide showcases UPM Raflatac's extensive range of splice-free and trimless products and includes distribution locations...

Atlas Rotary tooling Group.(Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2008... Products/Services: * Rotary solid & flexible tools * Anvil rolls, print cylinders * Eagle Die[TM] (flex tooling for flat application) * Removable blades & perforating sheeters * Adjustable lineal scoring & slitting *...

OMET's Innovative new X-Flex press.(Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2008... OMET's Innovative new X-Flex press sets a "New Benchmark" for press performance in narrow web presses. Featuring 'straight-thru' web path (the shortest in the industry-only 1,650mm/5.5ft of web per print station), produces the lowest waste of...

New "C1" rotary die.(Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2008... Wilson Manufacturing has developed a revolutionary new finishing process for solid engraved rotary dies. The new process offers multiple benefits such as greater wear resistance and more resharpenings. These dies have proven to be especially...

Web guiding made simple.(Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2008... North American Manufacturing Company precisely engineers application specific solutions to deliver benefits all converters can depend upon. Solutions are tailored to your problem and designed to seamlessly integrate into your process. The...

Print quality inspection.(Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2008... PC Industries offers a full range of print quality inspection solutions. The Guardian OLP proofer verifies prepress and printed samples against the customer-approved PDF artwork. The Guardian PQV provides 100% print quality verification either...

Stork RSI[R] module program--for the smoothest of rotary screen printing runs.(Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2008... Integrate high-value rotary screen printing capabilities to your existing or new press with ease, thanks to Stork Prints' RSI[R] (rotary screen integration) program. Our precision-engineered, repositionable modules deliver ultimate stability...

LVS 7000.(Literature Showcase)
November 1, 2008... Validate sequential numbers and barcodes as well as verify linear (ID) and matrix barcodes (2D) to ISO standards in-line at press or rewinder line speeds. 100% inspection of the printed image is possible as print defects (blemishes) and human...

Adjustable bowed roll.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2008... NIMCOR Nashua NH USA NimCor has introduced the Ajusta-Bow. The apex of an Ajusta-Bow bowed roll can be adjusted while in use to optimize web handling and performance. The Ajusta-Bow improves web control by evenly distributing lateral...

Color management.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2008... X-RITE Grand Rapids Ml USA X-Rite, has unveiled the new i1 line of color management and calibration systems. Featuring the new i1 Basic and ilXTreme, the i1 portfolio offers fully-featured color management systems. The i1 tools are...

Foil software.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2008... INSIGHT GRAPHICS Kilmun Scotland Insight Graphics has introduced The Foil Co-Ordinator, a digital alternative to accurately calculating all foil requirements. Users save money by reducing the amount of wasted excess foil ordered, press...

Topcoated film.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2008... HUTCHISON MILLER SALES New Britain PA USA LSH Materials, a division of Hutchison Miller Sales, has introduced a new topcoated version of its Cothene mono-layered polyolefin film. The company says that this product offers an alternative...

Bar code inspection.(NARROW WEB PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2008... AVT Hod-Hasharon Israel AVT, a developer of inspection systems for the printing industry, has introduced a new bar code and variable data inspection and verification system integrated into the new PrintVision/Helios II platform. The...