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campaign . Supporters tapped out a message on their iPhones and a real postcard was printed and mailed within hours to their local MP – at no cost ! As a marketing technology company that ’ s a leader in variable-data printing , Prime Data ’ s campaign , from concept to launch , took only 15 hours . Amazing !
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Isabelle Marcoux
Isabelle Marcoux , Chair of the Board of TC Transcontinental ( Montreal ), was named the first Canadian recipient of the prestigious 2017 Visionary Award for Strategic Leadership presented by the WomenCorporateDirectors Foundation – a global organization that brings together more than 3,500 women serving on over 8,500 boards . She was recognized for her proven leadership in making the strategic decisions driving TC Transcontinental ' s transformation , while ensuring shortterm and long-term profitable growth .
The evolution of Adobe Illustrator was showcased in three fascinating and personal videos . Thirty years ago this month , Adobe introduced its flagship design software and called it Adobe Illustrator . This revolutionized the graphic arts industry and played a significant role in the first digital publishing revolution . Today , more than 180 million graphics are created each month using Adobe Illustrator ! That ’ s a lot of creativity .
According to Transparency Market Research ( TMR ), the global market for managed print services ( MPS ) should rise to $ 94.97 billion by 2024 . MPS is focused on delivering innovative , flexible and cost-effective solutions to help users streamline operations . Benefits cited were reductions in print volumes , more accurate allocation of costs , a reduction in printer fleets , minimized IT workload , lower paper usage , enhanced security and authentication , lower consumption of electricity , and overall business efficiency .
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The first Canadian order for Konica Minolta ’ s new MGI JETvarnish 3D Evolution digital finishing system went to Belmont Press ( Markham , ON ). The groundbreaking technology offers print and packaging that ’ s more compelling , differentiated and visually appealing . The MGI system offers a unique blend of digitallyembellished images , text , data and brand designs using spot varnish , 3D raised varnish and digitally embossed foil – all in one pass ! Also , Prokom , the independent community of Konica Minolta production printing users , was launched in Canada and sponsored by Konica Minolta Business Solutions ( Canada ).
Ontario became the first province to recognize the Printed Electronics ( PE ) industry as a priority with substantial event funding from the Government of Ontario ’ s Ministry of Economic
Konica Minolta MGI JETvarnish 3D Evolution
Development and Growth . The Canadian Printable Electronics Industry Association ( CPEIA , now intelliFLEX Innovation Alliance ) will receive funding for seven events in Ontario through to the end of 2017 . PE is an emerging market with commercial production already worth tens of billions of dollars worldwide . This rapidly growing global industry is expected to be worth $ 70 billion ( USD ) by 2024 .
TC Transcontinental began a process to sell TC Media ' s newspapers in Quebec and Ontario that will span several months and involve 93 local and regional publications and their related web properties . This process excluded , among others , TC Media ' s specialty brands for the business , financial and construction sectors , its educational book publishing activities , and its distribution activities operated through Publisac and Targeo in its Printing Division .
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Rotoflex expanded its Canadian facility . Following the 2016 move of Rotoflex ' s Canadian regional office to a new , larger 18,000 sq ft showroom and technology centre near Toronto , full production of new Rotoflex slitter / rewinders and die cutting machines ( formerly managed at Mark Andy headquarters near St Louis , Missouri ), was transferred to Toronto as well . Continued growth of Rotoflex ' s offline finishing solutions , including the newly launched HSI , Vericut3 and Security Series , led to the expansion .
HP announced the commercial availability of HP Indigo Pack Ready Lamination by Karlville for flexible packaging . The technology creates high-quality laminates for HP Indigo digitally printed flexible packaging without the use HP Indigo Pack Ready Laminator by Karlville of adhesives . It ’ s designed for HP Indigo flexible packaging digital printing on the HP Indigo 20000 , 8000 and WS6800 presses , and provides strong laminate bond strength with zero curing time for immediate pouch converting .
Heidelberg recorded its best sales since 2008 in the final quarter of financial year 2016 / 2017 . The Digital Imaging Association ’ s meeting in Toronto drew one of the largest crowds ever as it explored the latest digital finishing technology . 3M ( London , ON ) introduced 34 new colours and 27 additions to its Translucent
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