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Advanced Pressroom Technology Seminar
(Revised Content & Additional Presenters)
Date:
October 5-8, 2010
Location:
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
Information:
The GAA Advanced Pressroom Seminar takes the gravure process to the next level in gravure pressroom training. Utilizing the framework built during the GAA Basic Gravure Seminar, this course will provide in-depth discussion and hands-on training in areas pertinent to today’s gravure pressroom. Focusing on the gravure press fingerprinting process, you will learn to identify and isolate variables that feed the press including substrate, ink, press, pre-press and cylinder parameters. Determining how to develop optimum press settings resulting in predictable print results will be taught. At the conclusion of the course, you will have the knowledge to successfully complete the long process of fingerprinting a gravure press.
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GAA Basic Gravure Seminar/WMU
(Updated & Expanded Course Content)
Date:
October 4-8, 2010
Location:
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
Information:
The Basic Gravure Seminar teaches state of the art technologies and the latest industry challenges on 26 topics covering the entire gravure printing process. So, if you are relatively new to the industry this seminar gives you a solid foundation in all areas of the gravure process. Also, the seminar fills knowledge gaps for experienced practitioners who have not been formally trained in the practice of gravure. The course includes a significant amount of press-side time for demonstration of best practices and familiarization with equipment and process essentials. This includes plenty of time for questions and actual hands-on experience with the equipment. The seminar also includes a tour of the Southern Graphic Systems facility as part of the engraving portion of the seminar.
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Packaging & Products Technology Conference
Date:
October 25-27, 2010
Location:
Clemson University, Sonoco Institute
Clemson, SC
Information:
The Packaging & Products Technology Committee has developed a conference that has three keynotes: Mike Ferrari (Sustaining Success Through Personal Leadership Using the 3 P Model), Wendell Smith (New Applications for Packaging Security), and Ron Malloy (Enterprise Marketing Automation). In addition, the conference will cover current and future technologies, trends, and new events that impact costs and improve productivity. Please click on the brochure cover image above to learn more details.
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GPC Conference
Date:
November 17-19, 2010
Location:
The Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club
Naples, FL
Information:
The Gravure Publishing Council has crafted another outstanding program titled Re-defining Print. Please take the time to peruse the brochure and learn more.
The GAA Publication Paper Committee will hold a meeting during the GPC conference. Download the Committee Brochure for information on how you can participate.
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| Myllykoski North America | RR Donnelley |
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Premedia Spectrum 2.1 Conference
Date:
January 19-21, 2011
Location:
The Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club
Naples, FL
Information:
Premedia Spectrum 2.1 creates synergies across the diverse group of media professionals serving ad agencies, brand owners, retail operations, catalog and magazine publishers, packaging and label firms, prepress shops, and commercial, gravure, and specialty printing companies. Key participants will be industry suppliers and manufacturers working with premedia, information technology, and production professionals in a broad range of departments, from design, marketing, and advertising to publishing and editorial, customer service, and product branding. The conference will provide important industry overviews on market and technology trends as well as drill-down breakout sessions addressing focused market segments.
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Become a Premedia Spectrum 2.1 Exhibitor or Confernce Sponsor. Download the Form to sign up and learn more.
