Wide-format executive extends responsibilities

Patrick Chapuis, president of Océ North America’s wide-format printing division, has been promoted to president and CEO of the entire organization, succeeding the retiring Joseph Skryzpczak. In his new role, which came into effect on January 1, Chapuis has responsibility for Océ’s North American sales, marketing, service, operations, finance and support functions. In addition to…

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Deadline approaches for sustainable printing recognition

The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) is encouraging its digital printing and screenprinting member companies, including those in Canada, to apply now to the Sustainability Recognition Program, as this year’s deadline of February 24 is fast-approaching. The program recognizes specialty imaging companies as they take steps to develop a sustainable business ethic. All program applicants…

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Ski wrap outshines December competitors

An inkjet-printed ski wrap by Klages Kreations, a custom embroidery, monogramming and design business, was the People’s Choice winner for December 2011 in Roland DGA’s international Creative Awards contest. Carolyn Klages’ submission, which was selected from a field of more than 60 entries, comprised a collection of five pairs of skis, which were individually wrapped…

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ISA design competition deadline approaches

The International Sign Association (ISA) is seeking further submissions from member companies for its 2012 Sign Design Competition. The winners will be announced in March at the organization’s annual International Sign Expo in Orlando, Fla. Developed to showcase the breadth and creativity of the sign and visual communications industry (sample past winner pictured), this year’s…

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Awards and certification

At press time, Ampco Manufacturers in Coquitlam, B.C.—including Ampco Grafix, its large-format digital printing division—was selected as a provincial finalist in the annual Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies competition, managed by professional services firm Deloitte. (Pictured left to right are Ampco general manager Roy Sun, Ampco president Dann Konkin and Deloitte private company services leader Daryl Johannesen.)

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New teams and names

Lexjet has been selected as an authorized reseller of HP’s Designjet L25500 ‘latex’ inkjet printers, including 1- and 1.5-m (42- and 60-in.) wide models. HP has also certified Aslan’s self-adhesive films for use with latex inks and SA International’s PhotoPrint, Flexi and FlexiPrint raster image processors (RIPs) for the Designjet L26500, as well as registering substrate manufacturer Ultraflex to develop media for latex printers.

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