The Hall of Fame RESULTS are in….

The FESPA Hall of Fame is the international award which recognises the leading lights of the wide format print community. After an immensely successful campaign prior to and during FESPA Digital 2012 in Barcelona, the votes have now been counted and verified. The Hall of Fame received 6,000 votes for more than 400 printers in 40 countries and the winner and Top 5 for the FESPA Hall of Fame 2012 has now been confirmed.

We are delighted to announce the winner who becomes the World Print Champion for the FESPA Hall of Fame 2012:

• WINNER: Rich Thompson, AdGraphics, (USA)
• 2nd Kishore Musale, Classic Stripes, (India)
• 3rd Birol Fedai, Sistem Printing, (Turkey)
• 4th Keith Ferrel, Cactus Imaging, (Australia)
• 5th Simon Pless, Erler & Pless, (Germany)

Duncan MacOwan, Head of Events and New Media for FESPA commented:

“The FESPA Hall of Fame can be hailed as an unbelievable success. The number of nominations and votes far exceeded our expectations as printers voted in their droves from countries all over the world. It goes to prove once again the international audience that FESPA commands, and how valued these excellent printers are to our industry. The winner of this award must be very proud as this is an amazing accolade voted for by their peers.”

FESPA would like to say Thank you to all that have voted and congratulations to those who were nominated for their fantastic work for our industry. Stay posted to FESPA.comfor more information on who is the Print Hall of Fame Champion for your country.

About FESPA

Founded in 1962, FESPA is a not-for-profit federation of trade associations and an organiser of exhibitions and conferences for the screen and digital printing industries.  FESPA’s dual aim is to promote screen printing and digital imaging and to share knowledge about screen and digital printing with its members across the world, helping them to grow their businesses and learn about the latest developments in their fast growing industries.

FESPA member organisations include 27 separate National Associations in Europe, and 10 Associate Member Associations in Australia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Nepal, the Philippines, Thailand and Sri Lanka.

FESPA Profit for Purpose 

Our shareholders are the industry. FESPA has invested millions of Euros into the global printing community over the last 7 years, supporting the growth of the market. For more information visit www.fespa.com

Forthcoming FESPA events include:

• FESPA Global Summit 2012, 15-16 November, London, UK
• FESPA Mexico 2012, 20-22 September 2012, Mexico City, Mexico
• FESPA Brasil 2013, 13-16 March 2013, São Paulo, Brazil
• FESPA 2013, 25-29 June 2013, London, UK

ROLLING MEADOWS,Ill. 

A retail display printed by the Truepress Jet2500UV on non-perforated transparent film won an award sponsored by Contra Vision Ltd. The display, produced for Wacoal Corp., was singled out in the Contra Vision 3rd International Wrap Artists™ Competition in the “Best Interior Design” category. Contra Vision — the founder of the see-through graphics business, selling engineered substrates and licensing its technology to others — honors the best one-way vision wraps and other see-through graphics placed on buildings, vehicles, retail outlets and interior glass partitions.

Through a collaborative agreement between Screen and Contra Vision, the Truepress Jet2500UV is the first printer in the world capable of automatically generating see-through graphics. This new method automates the processing of output data utilized by the Truepress Jet2500UV to achieve high-quality see-through effects on standard transparent media without having to print on perforated window film.

Typically, see-through graphics have relied on perforated film for use as an advertising medium on the exterior windows of retail shops and glass surfaces of public transportation. The perforated film allows the glass surface to retain one-way transparency. However, problems with the strength and durability of perforated film have arisen, as has decreased transparency due to dirt and rain. Automatically creating see-through graphics without specialized media overcomes these problems.

Screen worked with Contra Vision to combine Contra Vision’s see-through graphics-related technology with the multi-layer printing function that is a standard feature of the Truepress Jet2500UV. Able to print up to seven image layers at the same time, the Truepress Jet2500UV is the only printing system that can support Contra Vision’s 10 types of see-through graphic patterns.

The Wrap Artists awards presentation took place at an evening ceremony on October 19, 2011, inNew Orleans. Screen (USA) is demonstrating the Truepress Jet2500UV at SGIA Expo 2011 in booth #2511, October 19-21 at theErnestN.MorialConvention CenterinNew Orleans.

About Screen (USA)

Screen (USA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Kyoto, Japan-based Dainippon Screen Manufacturing Co., Ltd., is a leading supplier of systems and components for the graphic arts industry. Its diverse line of integrated products includes CTP recorders, automated workflow solutions and digital printing systems. Digital printing applications include print on demand, variable data, industrial and sign/display printing. For more information, please visit Screen’s website at www.screenusa.com. All trademarks and registered trademarks used herein are property of their respective owners.

About Contra Vision Ltd (UK)

Contra Vision Ltd (UK) has created 26 inventions that are patented or patent-pending in the field of see-through graphics, which it initiated in 1985 and has since led the field with continued innovation. It sells “engineered substrates,” such as perforated materials, which it also licenses to some 20 other companies, from multi-nationals in the United States to specialist manufacturers in China. It also licenses non-perforated technologies, including the Overlap Registration System™, which is supported by several “patent families” for which Dainippon Screen has a special license for its seven-layer function capable of printing every configuration of see-through graphics. This technology is licensed to printing companies worldwide to make see-through graphics for advertisements, branding, signs, décor and other markets via its website http://www.contravision.com/licences.html.

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., August 4, 2011

“These awards recognize Canon’s commitment to providing our customers a comprehensive suite of imaging solutions that take output production and management to the next level,” said Junichi Yoshitake, senior vice president and general manger, Imaging Systems Group, CanonU.S.A.  “Canon is proud to receive Buyers Laboratory Summer ‘Pick’ awards for our uniFLOW Serverless Secure Print solution and imagePROGRAF iPF8300S large format printer.”

Recognized as “Outstanding” in their respective category by BLI, Summer “Pick” honors include:

uniFLOW Serverless Secure Print – “Outstanding Document Security Solution”

uniFLOW Serverless Secure Printing by NT-Ware enhances built-in MFP secure print functionality by bringing “MyPrint Anywhere” functionality and proximity card login to customers who do not have a print server. This not only increases productivity but also helps reduce waste by preventing unwanted print jobs being printed.  Available for both MEAP enabled Canon imageRUNNER and imageRUNNER ADVANCE devices as well as select Canon compact multifunction products, uniFLOW Serverless Secure Print allows users to print their job using the normal Canon printer driver and then walk to any of the Canon MFPs on their network to release the job.

Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8300S – “Outstanding Color Inkjet Wide-Format Production Photo Printer”

The 44-inch imagePROGRAF iPF8300S eight-color large format printer broadens Canon’s offering to the graphics arts, photo and production markets by providing an optimal balance of high productivity and exceptional print quality. With Canon LUCIA EX pigment ink, professionals can achieve high quality and performance in such printing applications as color or monochrome photography, industrial design and high-quality poster production.  The new eight-color system covers a reproducible color gamut which has been expanded approximately 20-percent beyond previous S-series models. With its new pigment materials and structure, Canon’s LUCIA EX ink set achieves greater shadow details, deeper black density and overall scratch resistance.

“The ‘Pick’ awards Canon won this season exemplify how Canon has expanded its product line over the years into other areas of the document imaging market to provide complete, high-quality solutions to its customers, whatever their needs,” said Daria Hoffman, BLI managing editor.

Twice a year with its “Pick” awards, BLI gives special recognition to the hardware and software products that provided the most outstanding performances in BLI’s unique evaluations. Hardware products undergo a demanding reliability test as well as a battery of tests to assess image quality, productivity, paper handling, ease of use and network connectivity, among others. Software solutions undergo an in-depth hands-on review that focuses on key attributes for a solution’s target market and compares how well the product stacks up against leading competitors. Pick winners rise above the competition in key areas such as value, feature set, ease of use, ease of administration, hardware compatibility, software integration, security and support. Software solutions earn an overall rating based on a five-star scale, and “Pick” contenders are culled from those that earn the highest ratings. Consequently, a BLI “Pick” is a hard-earned award that buyers and IT directors can trust to better guide them in their acquisition decisions.

About CanonU.S.A., Inc.  

Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions. Its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), a top patent holder of technology, ranked fourth overall in the U.S. in 2010†, with global revenues of more than US $45 billion and is listed as number five in the computer industry on Fortune Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies 2011 list.  Canon U.S.A.is committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it distributes. At Canon, we care because caring is essential to living together in harmony. Founded upon a corporate philosophy of Kyosei – “all people, regardless of race, religion or culture, harmoniously living and working together into the future” – Canon U.S.A. supports a number of social, youth, educational and other programs, including environmental and recycling initiatives. Additional information about these programs can be found at www.usa.canon.com/kyosei. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company’s RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss.

About Buyers Laboratory

Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, Buyers Lab has been the leading independent office-equipment testing lab and business consumer advocate. In addition to publishing the industry’s most comprehensive and accurate test reports on office document imaging solutions (www.buyerslab.com/solutions) and devices (www.buyerslab.com), the company has been the leading source for extensive databases of specifications and pricing on solutions, copiers, printers, fax machines and multifunctional products. The company’s databases cover almost 15,000 products and have a long-standing reputation for being the industry’s most trustworthy and complete source for global competitive intelligence. They are available to BLI subscribers online via the company’s bliQ and bliQ Solutions Center competitive information services. These encyclopedic resources also provide quick and easy access to BLI’s First Look Reports, Field Test Reports, Lab Test Reports, Solutions Reports, and BLI-produced articles.

In addition to the testing of office equipment for its subscribers, Buyers Lab provides consulting services to buyers and a vast array of confidential for-hire private testing services that include document imaging device beta and pre-launch testing, performance certification testing, consumables testing (such as toner, ink and photoconductors), software and solutions and print media testing (including virgin and recycled papers).

For more information on Buyers Laboratory, please call (201) 488-0404, visit www.buyerslab.com or www.buyerslab.com/solutions, or e-mail info@buyerslab.com

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†Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office.

All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners.

IRVINE, CA — (Marketwire – Jul 26, 2011)

According to the InfoTrends 2010 Quarterly Wide-Format Tracking Shipping Project report, Roland sold nearly twice as many printers in 2010 priced under $30,000 into the North American marketplace as its nearest competitors. The report cites Roland’s extensive support services and product reliability, as well as its in-depth understanding of customers and their unique business requirements, as key factors driving the company’s success.

“Our wide format quarterly shipment tracking project has shown that Roland is, once again, the worldwide market leader for 2010 in the sale of wide format durable graphics printers,” said Tim Greene, analyst for InfoTrends, Inc. and author of the report.

Focusing on the solvent inkjet printer manufacturing market, the InfoTrends report covers all four reporting quarters in 2010 and focuses on low-end wide-format solvent inkjets, considered to be one of the largest segments of the wide-format digital printing market. Combined, the global manufacturers of solvent inkjet printing equipment sold nearly 23,000 units in 2010. A total of 89 percent of the sales recorded were for printers priced under $30,000. InfoTrends numbers also show Roland with the leading market share when alternate (non-solvent) durable graphics technologies at similar price points are included in the study.

“Being a market leader involves more than offering great products at an affordable price,” said Dave Goward, president and CEO for Roland DGA Corp. “For Roland, it is a story 30 years in the making, built on a foundation of innovation and leadership, and forged out of a strong passion for providing customers with service that is second to none. These principles are the very fabric this company is created from, and something we encourage both within our own company and throughout our dealer channels.”

The announcement comes fresh on the heels of several important new product introductions from Roland serving both the wide-format and desktop printing markets. Roland recently debuted the industry’s first desktop metallic inkjet printer/cutter, the 20-inch VersaStudio BN-20, opening up new business opportunities for new and established shops looking to add metallic capabilities to their production environment.

Two new VersaUV LED printers were also introduced in 2011. The new VersaUV LEJ-640 64-inch hybrid flatbed and roll-to-roll printer is designed for commercial printers focused on the packaging market as well as high-end sign shops, and the 12-inch VersaUV LEF-12 flatbed UV LED printer serves the personalization market with direct printing on items ranging from cell phone covers and laptop computers to gifts, glassware and accessories. Each new printer features the latest version of Roland VersaWorks RIP software and comes equipped with specialty inks to help Roland customers explore new design options and differentiate their businesses in the marketplace.

“After 30 years of serving creative professionals, the Roland organization has never been stronger,” Goward said. “We are honored that so many of the world’s top graphics professionals continue to choose Roland, and we look forward to helping each customer build a successful Roland business.”

Roland DGA Corp.

Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Roland DGA Corp. serves as the U.S.-based marketing, distribution and sales arm of Roland DG Corp. in Hamamatsu, Japan. Celebrating 30 years of innovation, Roland provides business-critical solutions everyday to professionals across the sign, grand-format, sublimation, UV inkjet, digital graphics, vehicle graphics, fine art, dental, photography, packaging, label, engraving and 3D modeling industries. Roland DGA is ISO 9001:2008 certified, and Roland DG is ISO 9001:2000 and 14001:2004 certified.

For more information on Roland products, please call (800) 542-2307 or visit the Roland website at www.rolanddga.com.

St. Paul‚ MN – April 21‚ 2011 –

The Sixth Annual Wide-Format Imaging Top Products awards feature the breakthrough products that have caused the most excitement in the industry and have been a valuable asset to wide- and grand-format businesses over the last year. Winners will be presented plaques at the upcoming ISA International Sign Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. The presentation will take place Thursday, April 28, at 12:00 noon at Wide-Format Imaging’s booth # 5467.

“It is an honor for 3M to be recognized as an industry leader in the vehicle wrap market,” said Tim Boxeth, marketing manager with 3M Commercial Graphics, who will accept the award on behalf of 3M. “Scotchcal film IJ170Cv3 is a great choice for customers who are looking for a reliable solution with bubble-free installation at a great price.”

Scotchcal film IJ170Cv3, offered in a discounted kit as well as rolls, is a 2-mil cast vinyl, value-priced film designed for inkjet printing for wraps, fleet graphics, watercraft and signs, and application to flat to moderate compound curves, corrugations and rivets. This pressure-sensitive film features Comply v3 adhesive with an invisible pattern, great air release and good lifting resistance from deep contours. It is long term, durable and removable.

Visit 3M’s booth #714 at ISA, April 27-30 in Las Vegas to learn about the complete range of 3M graphics solutions.

For more information about Scotchcal film IJ170Cv3, contact Tim Boxeth, marketing manager, 3M Commercial Graphics, tjboxeth@ mmm.com. To learn more about 3M’s complete graphic products line, visit www.3Mgraphics.com

About 3M Commercial Graphics
3M Commercial Graphics helps customers worldwide build brands by providing total large-format graphics and light management solutions. 3M manufactures or certifies lighting solutions‚ graphic films and graphic protection‚ flexible substrates‚ as well as inks and toners used to create large-format finished graphics that are consistent‚ reliable and durable. For more information call 1-800-328-3908‚ go to www.3Mgraphics.com or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/3Mgraphics or @3MGraphics on Twitter.

About 3M
A recognized leader in research and development‚ 3M produces thousands of innovative products for dozens of diverse markets. 3M’s core strength is applying its more than 40 distinct technology platforms – often in combination – to a wide array of customer needs. With $23 billion in sales‚ 3M employs 75‚000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 65 countries. For more information‚ visit www.3M.com or follow @3MNews on Twitter.

4th November 2010

Michel Caza was presented with the prestigious Howard A. Parmele Award during the SGIA Expo in Las Vegas. Michel has been involved in the screen printing community since 1954; a pioneer in fine arts and graphic screen printing, he has worked with artists such as Dali, Matisse and Warhol. He became a founding member of FESPA in 1962, and has also played an active role in the SGIA. His unswerving commitment to the industry has seen him collect a host of awards since that time and led him to be inducted into the Academy of Screen Printing Technology, where he served as chairman in 2003.

The Howard A. Parmele Award, one of the most prestigious awards in the graphic arts industry, is presented to individuals who have had exceptional involvement in the speciality imaging industry over an extensive time period. Michel received the award for his vast contribution to screen printing and the SGIA community, of which he has been a member for 30 years. The honour also recognises his role as an industry pioneer in the field of UV inks for a wide range of graphic and industrial applications.

“I was very surprised to win this esteemed award and I am extremely appreciative of the honour connected with receiving it,” says Michel Caza. “This printing technology has been my life’s work and I am grateful that SGIA has recognised the passion I have for it, and the devotion I have given to it.”

Michel will participate in the Screen Masters Workshops at FESPA Americas, alongside fellow winner of the Parmele Award, Scott Fresener.

Michel’s colleague on the FESPA Board, Ricardo Rodríguez Delgado has also accepted an award in acknowledgment of his dedication to the print industry.  The “Tribute of the Year 2010″ PIXEL Award was presented during a special ceremony at the Viscom Sign Exhibition in Madrid, in recognition of his career in the national and international graphic arts markets.

Ricardo began his career in print in 1982 in the outdoor advertising sector until 1984 when he became president of Panorama a leading screen printing company in Spain. Under his leadership, Panorama was renowned in Europe for its continuous technological innovation which led to its extension into other countries including Portugal and France. Having founded AEDES, the Spanish Association of Screen Printers in 1990, he joined the FESPA Board in 1995. Following this he served as FESPA’s President from 2002 to 2005, concluding his period in office with the phenomenally successful FESPA 2005 exhibition in Munich.

The PIXEL Awards were established by Pro-Digit@l magazine to celebrate the hard work of individuals and the contribution they have made towards the growth and development of the printing and graphic arts industry in Spain.

Ricardo comments, “I am so happy about winning this award. For me it represents the kindness and respect of my Spanish colleagues with whom I have worked for many years, firstly through AEDES and then with FESPA. To have my love and commitment for the graphic arts industry officially acknowledged is incredibly flattering and I am grateful.”

About FESPA
Founded in 1962, FESPA is a not-for-profit federation of trade associations and an organiser of exhibitions and conferences for the screen and digital printing industries.  FESPA’s dual aim is to promote screen printing and digital imaging and to share knowledge about screen and digital printing with its members across the world, helping them to grow their businesses and learn about the latest developments in their fast growing industries.

FESPA member organisations include 26 separate National Associations in Europe, and 10 Associate Member Associations in Australia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Nepal, the Philippines, Thailand and Sri Lanka.

Forthcoming FESPA events include:

• FESPA Americas 24-26 February 2011, Orlando, USA
• FESPA Digital 2011 – 24-27 May 2011, Hamburg, Germany
• FESPA Fabric 2011 24-26 May 2011, Hamburg, Germany
• FESPA Asia 26-28 October 2011, Singapore
• FESPA Digital 2012, 21-24 February 2012, Barcelona, Spain
• FESPA 2013, 25-29 June 2013, London, UK
• FESPA EMEA Summit, 24 November, 2011, Istanbul, Turkey

LAKE

“Canon U.S.A. is proud to receive the BERTL BEST award for providing large format solutions that meet the color quality, precision and workflow needs of graphic arts and photography professionals, ” said Jim Rosetta, vice president and general manger, Imaging Systems Group, Canon U.S.A. “Since its launch, the imagePROGRAF line has established itself as the preferred choice for professionals seeking a highly-versatile, easy-to-navigate solution capable of delivering extraordinary color-intensive output.”

To deliver extraordinary image quality across an expanded range of media types, the new imagePROGRAF models feature a Media Configuration Tool that enhances the precision and quality of output achieved with third-party and genuine Canon-branded applications. Additional print options and improved photographic output capabilities are delivered through bundled print plug-ins for Adobe Photoshop® and Canon’s Digital Photo Professional that support Adobe’s Color Management Module. These functions enable features such as Black Point Compensation, which affects the way Photoshop displays and works with colors to improve color conversions that are critical for reproduction in the graphic arts. Each new model allows 16-bit RGB images, edited in Photoshop, to be sent directly to the imagePROGRAF printers – preserving smooth and high gradation.

The imagePROGRAF iPF6350 and iPF6300 printers are compliant with U.S. ENERGY STAR energy-saving standards and RoHS compliance standards. To learn more about Canon’s full line of ENERGY STAR qualified and certified products and other environmental initiatives, please visit www.usa.canon.com.

BERTL, Inc. is an independent analyst firm and testing lab that reviews current product lines and new product introductions bestowing performance-based ratings to devices based on 11 testing criteria: Build Quality, Network Administration, Security, Workflow, Finish, Ease of Use, Media Handling, Printing, Image Quality, Features, and Price.

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions. Its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), a top patent holder of technology, ranked fourth overall in the U.S. in 2009†, with global revenues of US $35 billion, is listed as number six in the computer industry on Fortune Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies 2010 list, and is on the 2009 BusinessWeek list of “100 Best Global Brands.” Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it distributes. At Canon, we care because caring is essential to living together in harmony. Founded upon a corporate philosophy of Kyosei – “all people, regardless of race, religion or culture, harmoniously living and working together into the future” – Canon U.S.A. supports a number of social, youth, educational and other programs, including environmental and recycling initiatives. Additional information about these programs can be found at www.usa.canon.com/kyosei. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company’s RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss.

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About BERTL, Inc.

The Business Equipment Research and Test Laboratories Inc., (BERTL) is an independent testing laboratory whose purpose is to provide objective, independent product evaluation reports and comparative analyses on imaging devices and software solutions. BERTL prohibits any manufacturer-control over its product evaluations, and bases its opinions, ratings and awards on a combination of rigorous analysis and worldwide customer satisfaction research.

At all times, BERTL’s primary focus is the end user. BERTL’s evaluation reports, customer satisfaction research, awards and product ratings are undertaken entirely at BERTL’s expense for the benefit of its worldwide subscriber base. Covering all major imaging manufacturers, BERTL publishes the world’s most extensive Web site of evaluation reports, comparisons data, vertical market research, news and more on copiers, printers, MFPs, production and workgroup scanners, fax machines, color and production equipment and wide format devices. BERTL reports, research and other industry informative services are available in a range of specialized subscription services. To learn more about BERTL, visit www.BERTL.com or telephone 1.973.882.0200.

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†Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office.

FOSTER CITY, CA

“Dedication to our customer’s success is our main priority. EFI has now won seven EDP awards since 2007, which is a testament to both our focus on innovation and continued commitment to our partners,” said EFI CEO, Guy Gecht. “EFI invests heavily in research and development and regularly seeks feedback from our users so that we can offer the products and solutions that will drive their businesses. We are extremely proud of this recognition from the European Digital Press Association; it is great motivation to continue to be leaders in digital printing innovation.”

EFI’s VUTEk GS3200 – “Best Wide Format Printer up to 3.5 Meters of the Year 2010”

The VUTEk GS3200 has earned this award for “being a new generation 3.2m UV-curable flat-bed and roll-fed printer with a maximum output resolution of 1,000dpi and the ability to produce 12 picoliter droplets in all colors including white and continuous board printing capabilities,” as referenced in the EDP report. The combination of superior photorealistic quality and high production speeds without compromises allows business to increase revenues by expanding into new, higher-margin applications.

EFI’s Jetrion 4830 – “Best Industrial (Specialty) Printing Solution of the Year 2010”

“Designed for the label market,” reads the EDP report, “its UV-curable inks provide excellent durability; its re-registration facility enables four-color double-sided jobs to be output accurately and it has the ability to be used on pre-printed and pre-die cut rolls.” The Jetrion 4830 prints 8.3-inches (21 cm) wide, enabling two-up four-inch labels. With its high speed print mode of greater than 120 feet per minute (36.6 meters per minute), the Jetrion 4830 is capable of more than doubling the throughput of the market-leading Jetrion 4000.

EFI’s Fiery XF 4.1 – “Best RIP Solution for Wide Format of the Year 2010”

The easy-to-use Fiery XF RIP has been given the award for “supporting contour cutting machines with drivers for 1,200 cutting and routing tables from 70 different manufacturers and for having an identical interface on both Windows and Macintosh platforms,” per EDP. Its automated workflow maximizes investment by reducing lengthy production times and producing accurate, vibrant colors.

The above winning products as well as other EFI solutions will be on display in EFI’s booth (#2420) at the ISA International Sign Expo, April 8-10, 2010 in Orlando, Florida, USA.

For more information about EFI solutions, visit http://www.efi.com/.

About EFI

EFI (http://www.efi.com/) is a world leader in customer-focused digital printing innovation. EFI’s award-winning solutions, integrated from creation to print, deliver increased performance, cost savings and productivity. The company’s robust product portfolio includes Fiery® digital print controllers and solutions; VUTEk® superwide digital inkjet printers, UV and solvent inks; Rastek™ UV wide-format inkjet printers; Jetrion® industrial inkjet printing systems; print production workflow and management information software; and corporate printing solutions. EFI maintains 23 offices worldwide.

Nothing herein should be construed as a warranty in addition to the express warranty statements provided with EFI products and services.

This news release contains forward-looking statements, that are statements other than statements of historical fact including words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect”, “consider”, “plan” and similar, any statements related to strategies or objectives of management for future operations, products, development, performance, any statements of assumptions or underlying any of the foregoing and any statements in the future tense. Forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual or future results to differ materially. For further information regarding risks and uncertainties associated with EFI’s businesses, please refer to the risk factors section in the Company’s SEC filings, including, but not limited to, its annual report on Form 10-K and its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.

EFI undertakes no obligation to update information contained herein, including forward-looking statements.