First-ever Newspaper Pavilion to Debut at GRAPH EXPO 2010
Supporting the timing and need for this special show floor section dedicated to the newspaper publishing segment, Vince Lapinski, CEO manroland Inc., advised, "The progressive newspapers have been working with us toward more commercial work recently. GRAPH EXPO will give newspaper managers an opportunity to consider a wide range of graphic arts offerings from software to manroland commercial presses. The whole atmosphere of this show is about solutions and innovative product development. There's just more energy on the floor. manroland sees this as perfect timing to integrate the two print communities into one venue."
Jochen Meissner, president and CEO, GOSS International, applauded GASC's responsiveness to today's changing market trends with the introduction of News Print stating, "The production requirements and the business models for newspaper and commercial printing are converging. Printers and publishers will appreciate having a single annual show where they can explore a more complete range of technologies, and we are pleased that GRAPH EXPO has moved in this direction."
Response to the introduction of the News Print section at GRAPH EXPO 2010 has also been immediate and positive from the printer/publisher community, as Paul Lynch, senior manager of quality, The Chicago Tribune stated, "The newspaper industry production and commercial print programs need a home and GRAPH EXPO will be a great place for it. The Chicago Tribune will be there."
J. Austin Ryan, VP Operations, USCP Gannett, echoed the value of introducing News Print at GRAPH EXPO 2010, stating that he is "looking forward to GRAPH EXPO as it has traditionally offered solutions to the challenges ahead for newspaper printers as we look for ways to drive revenue with expanding both our print and distribution models to our customers. GRAPH EXPO provides those solutions in multiple forms through session education, networking and vendor exhibitions."
Fellow attendee Kathy Hunter, General Manager, Transcontinental, added, "The convergence of commercial printing and newspapers is happening. Transcontinental is excited about the addition of News Print at GRAPHEXPO 2010. This will provide even more value in attendance as GASC offers strong programs for newspaper production professionals."