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Happy Holidays from IPA!
On behalf of the IPA Board of Directors and staff, we wish IPA members the warmth and love of good friends and family this holiday season. We appreciate your participation in and support of IPA programs and activities throughout the year. You are the reason IPA continues to be the leader in developing cutting-edge resources for improving and profiting from imaging workflow capabilities. The past few months have seen the world shaken by global economic upheaval, creating uncertainty in an industry already challenged by unprecedented change. Yet, IPA members are characterized by their fortitude and innovation that will help them weather the storm and maintain their leadership position in the industry. And as we look to 2009, IPA will be working with its membership to develop the resources needed to help members not only survive but thrive in these difficult times.

2009: A New Year, New Opportunities
The coming year will see the 44th Annual IPA Technical Conference being held June 8-10 at the Intercontinental Hotel, Rosemont, Illinois. The IPA Technical Conference is the industry's premier event for showcasing the latest advances in graphic technology and workflow innovations. In addition to in-depth conference sessions and a hands-on computer lab, IPA RoundUPs offer exhaustive testing and comparative studies that shed light on many of our industry’s newest technologies and process innovations.

Proofing RoundUPs at the Technical Conference will include hard proofing and soft proofing.

The RoundUP for hard proofing will test the current state of proofing and real world implementation. For printing to standard color managed files, IPA will solicit real world proofs that have been made to GRACoL™, SWOP™ #3 and #5, and SNAP™ specifications by “typical users” and determine the major sources of difficulty. The ADS of hard proofing solutions also will be evaluated under lab conditions.

The Soft Proofing RoundUP will relate to GRACoL Coated #1 printing conditions to demonstrate how well a soft proof compares to printed hard copy. Different software solutions and display types will demonstrate conditions when soft proofing is fully competitive with hard copy proofing and when it is not. The ADS of soft proofing solutions also will be evaluated. The JDF RoundUP will include an examination of the MIS to Prepress, ICS and MIS to Conventional Press ICS, and the LayCrimp test. These tests will help identify the strengths and opportunities for improvement and implementation of various JDF enabled solutions. More details and to join the conference discussion group >>

Call for Webinar Presenters
As you search for innovative and cost-effective ways to keep your staff up-to-date on new technologies, look no further than IPA's award-winning webinar program. IPA will soon announce its 2009 slate of educational programs, addressing such topics as; Creating a GRACol/SWOP Proof, Validating a Proof to a Dataset and G7 Calibration, Using G7 to Calibrate a Proofing System. IPA is now accepting applications for presenters for these and other hot topics. If you're interested in presenting an IPA Webinar or have an idea for a webinar topic, please contact Dave Haradon.

Learn How to Thrive During Economic Turmoil
Learn how to help your company thrive in the face of turmoil at the 2009 IPA Business Development Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, January 29 - 30. Examining the tumultuous economic conditions, the conference keynote speaker, Dr. Robert Fry Jr., will focus on what you need to know to protect your business and effectively plan the road ahead.
Register Now >> More Info>>

Save $$$ While Helping Your Staff Stay Up-to-Date Some of IPA’s most popular webinars are now on sale at 50 percent off their regular price. This is a great opportunity to add quality training tools to your company’s resource library with a minimal investment. IPA webinars address the most critical aspects in the operation of a complete graphics workflow from creative through delivery. Use coupon code: HOLIDAY08 when you checkout. Discount valid on most topics, not including JDF, CMP or Solution Selling. Browse topics now >>

Woodford Report Reveals Resilient Imaging Industry The latest Woodford Group Imaging Industry Margin Index Report reveals a resilient industry with steady economic performance. The current report provides the most recent data points and analysis revealing key trends within the industry, as well as individual strengths and weaknesses of 12 key players: Brother, Canon, Epson, Heidelberg, HP, Konica Minolta, Kyocera Mita, Lexmark, Océ, Oki, Ricoh, and Xerox. Rob Sethre, CEO and principal analyst, commented, “It is interesting to note how resilient the imaging industry is, especially in light of the current economic difficulties. We see steady economic performance in key measures, which is a positive result in comparison to other more crisis-prone sectors of the economy. The results are not stellar, but also far from disastrous and above the low points of earlier reports. The results point to a dip but certainly not a dive in industry revenue and operating income.” More >>

New IPA Members
Associates Graphic Services
Jeff Booth
Wilmington, Delaware

Cottrell Printing
Brad Cottrell
Centennial, Colorado

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IPA, The Association of Graphic Solutions Providers - December 2008
e-Newsletter Sponsors For the latest industry standards, visit:	Here's what's new at IPA: - Happy Holidays from IPA! - 2009 IPA Technical Conference Update - Call for Webinar Presenters - Save $ While Helping Your Staff Stay Up-to-Date - Learn How to Thrive During Economic Turmoil - Woodford Report Reveals Resilient Imaging Industry - Welcome New Members Happy Holidays from IPA! On behalf of the IPA Board of Directors and staff, we wish IPA members the warmth and love of good friends and family this holiday season. We appreciate your participation in and support of IPA programs and activities throughout the year. You are the reason IPA continues to be the leader in developing cutting-edge resources for improving and profiting from imaging workflow capabilities. The past few months have seen the world shaken by global economic upheaval, creating uncertainty in an industry already challenged by unprecedented change. Yet, IPA members are characterized by their fortitude and innovation that will help them weather the storm and maintain their leadership position in the industry. And as we look to 2009, IPA will be working with its membership to develop the resources needed to help members not only survive but thrive in these difficult times. 2009: A New Year, New Opportunities The coming year will see the 44th Annual IPA Technical Conference being held June 8-10 at the Intercontinental Hotel, Rosemont, Illinois. The IPA Technical Conference is the industry's premier event for showcasing the latest advances in graphic technology and workflow innovations. In addition to in-depth conference sessions and a hands-on computer lab, IPA RoundUPs offer exhaustive testing and comparative studies that shed light on many of our industry’s newest technologies and process innovations. Proofing RoundUPs at the Technical Conference will include hard proofing and soft proofing. The RoundUP for hard proofing will test the current state of proofing and real world implementation. For printing to standard color managed files, IPA will solicit real world proofs that have been made to GRACoL™, SWOP™ #3 and #5, and SNAP™ specifications by “typical users” and determine the major sources of difficulty. The ADS of hard proofing solutions also will be evaluated under lab conditions. The Soft Proofing RoundUP will relate to GRACoL Coated #1 printing conditions to demonstrate how well a soft proof compares to printed hard copy. Different software solutions and display types will demonstrate conditions when soft proofing is fully competitive with hard copy proofing and when it is not. The ADS of soft proofing solutions also will be evaluated. The JDF RoundUP will include an examination of the MIS to Prepress, ICS and MIS to Conventional Press ICS, and the LayCrimp test. These tests will help identify the strengths and opportunities for improvement and implementation of various JDF enabled solutions. More details and to join the conference discussion group >> Call for Webinar Presenters As you search for innovative and cost-effective ways to keep your staff up-to-date on new technologies, look no further than IPA's award-winning webinar program. IPA will soon announce its 2009 slate of educational programs, addressing such topics as; Creating a GRACol/SWOP Proof, Validating a Proof to a Dataset and G7 Calibration, Using G7 to Calibrate a Proofing System. IPA is now accepting applications for presenters for these and other hot topics. If you're interested in presenting an IPA Webinar or have an idea for a webinar topic, please contact Dave Haradon. Learn How to Thrive During Economic Turmoil Learn how to help your company thrive in the face of turmoil at the 2009 IPA Business Development Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, January 29 - 30. Examining the tumultuous economic conditions, the conference keynote speaker, Dr. Robert Fry Jr., will focus on what you need to know to protect your business and effectively plan the road ahead. Register Now >> More Info>> Save $$$ While Helping Your Staff Stay Up-to-Date Some of IPA’s most popular webinars are now on sale at 50 percent off their regular price. This is a great opportunity to add quality training tools to your company’s resource library with a minimal investment. IPA webinars address the most critical aspects in the operation of a complete graphics workflow from creative through delivery. Use coupon code: HOLIDAY08 when you checkout. Discount valid on most topics, not including JDF, CMP or Solution Selling. Browse topics now >> Woodford Report Reveals Resilient Imaging Industry The latest Woodford Group Imaging Industry Margin Index Report reveals a resilient industry with steady economic performance. The current report provides the most recent data points and analysis revealing key trends within the industry, as well as individual strengths and weaknesses of 12 key players: Brother, Canon, Epson, Heidelberg, HP, Konica Minolta, Kyocera Mita, Lexmark, Océ, Oki, Ricoh, and Xerox. Rob Sethre, CEO and principal analyst, commented, “It is interesting to note how resilient the imaging industry is, especially in light of the current economic difficulties. We see steady economic performance in key measures, which is a positive result in comparison to other more crisis-prone sectors of the economy. The results are not stellar, but also far from disastrous and above the low points of earlier reports. The results point to a dip but certainly not a dive in industry revenue and operating income.” More >> New IPA Members Associates Graphic Services Jeff Booth Wilmington, Delaware Cottrell Printing Brad Cottrell Centennial, Colorado Meyers Display Steve Bernard Minneapolis, Minnesota IPA, The Association of Graphic Solutions Providers 7200 France Ave S, Suite 223 Edina, MN 55435 U.S.A. (800) 255-8141 \| (952) 896-1908 www.ipa.org \| info@ipa.org	Forward to a Colleague >> Upcoming Events 2009 IPA Business Development Conference January 29 & 30, 2009 Marriott McDowell Mountain Scottsdale, Arizona January 28, 2009 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM Golf Tournament 2009 IPA Technical Conference June 8 - 10, 2009 Intercontentinental Hotel, Rosemont, Illinois Print 2009 September 11-16, 2009 McCormick Place Chicago , Illinois New! Check back each month for the hottest topic on the IPA-sponsored PrintPlanet Forum. Here's a link to this month's hot topic: Adobe lays off 900 staff - CS4 slow seller