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NEWS UPDATE Arian GmbH installs frst Jet Press 720 in Europe Arian GmbH, based in Gleisdorf, Austria, was the frst company in Europe to install Fujiflm's B2 sheet-fed Courier to Bring Digital Print to Kendallville Plant Courier Corporation has implemented complete end-to-end digital production capability at its four-color plant in Kendallville, IN. The heart of the new production line is a high-volume HP T410 Color Inkjet Web Press, Courier's fourth HP digital press and its largest to date. With three HP T350 presses already running at its plant in North Chelmsford, MA, Courier opted for the T410, with its 42-inch web width, to serve an even larger customer base across a full range of run lengths at the Indiana plant. Other key components include HP's Indigo 10000 digital press for book covers, a Muller Martini binding line, and extensive warehousing and distribution facilities. The new equipment was installed at a cost of approximately $13 million, which brings Courier's total investment in digital production to $40 million. "Today many publishers are moving to multi-print strategies to maximize the lifespan of every title and capture short-term opportunities, while reducing inventory and obsolescence costs," said Courier chairman and CEO James F. Conway III. "With this new capability, the plant will now have the opportunity to make a comparable name for itself in digital content delivery. From short runs of customized college textbooks to long runs of four-color books for readers everywhere, this 500,000-squarefoot facility will be able to handle all aspects of the demand curve, helped by our industry-leading experience in four-color offset and digital, and by our close relationship with HP." digital inkjet press, the Jet Press 720. Installed in January 2013, the machine is now in production and complements the company's screen and digital presses. Arian GmbH specialises in high quality POP, POS, outdoor advertising, and self-adhesive products, including 3D design and development. With a global customer base, the company operates both screen and digital printing presses and also ofers fnishing, delivery, and logistics services. Stephan Kollegger, CEO, says: "As one of the leading companies in the world for screen and digital printing, customer satisfaction is a top priority for us, so we are committed to providing support for our customers in order to make their ideas and visions a reality." In line with this vision, the company prides itself on staying ahead of the game by investing in the most recent technologies to enable it to produce customised products for its customers, and the investment in the Jet Press 720 has been built on this ethos. With the investment in the Jet Press 720, Arian is now able to ofer a high quality print and fulflment service of three to fve days to supplement its main POP and POS offering, bringing all print production in house. As such, the applications being run on the Jet Press 720 so far include small-format POS and posters, together with more traditional brochures and fyers. MyPRINTResource.com/10013800 MyPRINTResource.com/10222839 Canon Solutions America Recognized for Inkjet Innovations Canon Solutions America, Inc. was voted "Company to Watch" by attendees of the inaugural Inkjet Summit 2013. "This award holds special meaning because it was presented at a pivotal moment in the evolution of inkjet," said Francis McMahon, vice president marketing, Canon Solutions America, Production Print Solutions. "I can't imagine a greater honor than to be recognized by our peers and customers at the Inkjet Summit." The invitation-only event focused solely on inkjet printing technology. The interactive event brought together suppliers of inkjet solutions with qualified attendees from the transactional/transpromo, direct mail/marketing, and books/publishing segments. The goal was to help decision-makers understand how inkjet technology will impact their business and guide them in shaping their vision and strategy for the future. In addition to the thought leadership garnered from speakers and panel discussions, attendees enjoyed ample opportunities to meet one-on-one with inkjet manufacturers and learn about new products and technologies. "As the interest in inkjet continues to grow and production quality gets better and better, print providers are recognizing there are many considerations when making investments in inkjet technology," said McMahon. MyPRINTResource.com/10006967 www.MyPRINTResource.com AUGUST 2013 • INKJET'S AGE 7