xpedx(R) to exhibit and discuss post-press equipment from six OEMs during
Graph Expo 2008; demand for shorter runs, faster turnaround times drive
expansion of bindery, mailing fulfillment
CHICAGO, Oct. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- For many U.S. print
professionals, post-press and fulfillment remain the biggest untapped
frontiers of new productivity, efficiency and profitability.
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"As demand for shorter runs and quicker turnarounds continues to grow,
printers need new post-press equipment that is compatible with their offset
and digital presses," said Dennis Killion, newly appointed corporate
director of marketing for graphics at xpedx(R).
To help, xpedx is significantly expanding its post-press offering
including offline UV coaters, cutters, binders, booklet makers, folders and
more. It is also adding new offerings in mailing and fulfillment.
New post-press products and related services will soon be available
through the xpedx network of 105 U.S. distribution centers and the new
xpedx Technology Center in Cincinnati. xpedx will demonstrate the following
equipment during Graph Expo (Oct. 26-29):
-- an offline UV coating system from FMA, Inc, a developer and
manufacturer of offline UV coaters and related peripherals;
-- a Morgana DigiFold automatic creaser/folder from Morgana U.S.A., a
manufacturer of folding and creasing machines for short-run digital
printing;
-- a 20" Baumfolder from Baumfolder Corporation, a manufacturer of
folders, cutters, drills and finishing equipment;
-- a Perfecta cutter from Perfecta U.S.A., a manufacturer of cutting
machines;
-- a folding and inserting system, tabber and addressing printer from
Secap, a mail stream management solutions company; and
-- xpedx reps will discuss its offering from C.P. Bourg, a print
finishing equipment manufacturer of collators, booklet makers and perfect
binders.
xpedx has signed national distribution agreements with FMA, Inc. and
C.P. Bourg.
Killion noted that printers' capital expenditures for post-press and
fulfillment is projected to grow over the next three to five years.
"Generally speaking, post-press and fulfillment has either been
underinvested or outsourced. Upgrading post-press and bringing key services
in house can translate to new business opportunities and important
efficiencies for the savvy printing company owner and general manager
today."
About xpedx
Cincinnati, Ohio-based xpedx, a business of International Paper (NYSE:
IP), is one of the largest business-to-business distribution companies in
North America. xpedx distributes a wide variety of printing paper,
graphics, packaging and janitorial-sanitary maintenance supplies and
equipment to printers, manufacturers, retailers and high-traffic facilities
from more than 265 locations across the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Other xpedx businesses include xpedx Printing Technologies, the
exclusive U.S. distributor of Ryobi-branded offset printing presses;
publishing industry suppliers Bulkley Dunton Publishing Group(R) and
Strategic Paper Group; xpedx Supply Chain Services, a global provider of
third-party logistics services and Saalfeld(R) Redistribution. xpedx also
operates a network of more than 150 retail paper and graphics stores as
well as a large e-commerce platform at xpedx.com. For more information
about xpedx, visit xpedx.com .
Note: xpedx is a registered trademark of International Paper Company.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
CONTACTS: Dennis Killion, xpedx corporate director of marketing for
graphics, 585-581-4503; Lisa Jonas, xpedx business communications,
513-965-2938; Press/Analysts: Erik Godchaux, Media Strategy Group,
608-256-4540.
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CONTACT:
Dennis Killion, xpedx corporate director of
marketing for graphics, +1-585-581-4503; or Lisa Jonas, xpedx
business communications, +1-513-965-2938; or Press-Analysts: Erik
Godchaux of Media Strategy Group, +1-608-256-4540
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