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SHOW PREVIEW GOA Is Bilingual Designed to attract print providers, suppliers, and creative professionals, Graphics of the Americas kicks off the 2009 show season with a smile. By Claudia Hine, Managing Editor T he Printing Assn. Headlining the event of Florida (PAF), is Pulitzer Prize-winning headquartered in humor columnist Dave Orlando, will stage Barry, who will speak on the 34th edition of Graphics opening day. Barry is the of the Americas (GOA) at the author of 30 books, and his Miami Convention Center work includes a syndicated February 26–28. column that has Organizers expect more appeared in more than 500 vendors will than 500 newspapers display and demonstrate around the world. their newest presses, George Ryan, printers, equipment, CEO and president prepress and postpress of GOA, says, “Dave products, software, conBarry is one of the sumables, and designmost recognized pop related products. PAF Celebrated commentators of our reports Adham Faltas author Dave time. He is an interecently has joined the Barry will gral member of the organization as opera- present the publishing communitions/trade show man- keynote ty with highly unique ager to support GOA’s address at views to share about Graphics of exhibitors, sponsors, our industry and life the Americas. and attendees. in general.” The Printing Assn. of Florida reports the 2008 Graphics of the Americas show drew attendees from 78 countries. Conference Program Includes Security Seminars in Spanish GOA will present 11 seminars for Spanish-speaking attendees: u Steps and Organization for Maximum Effectiveness u Observations from Drupa: Lowering Costs through Technology and Production u Strategy and Interaction with the Market u Managing a Graphics Arts Firm u Successful Small and Medium-Sized Family Businesses u 5 Proven Tools for Cost Reduction u Make Money: PRINT! u Color Proofing—Present, Importance, Future Part 1 u Color Proofing—Present, Importance, Future Part 2 u Myths and Realities of Color Management u Improving Production Efficiency Speakers include Ricard Casals (Spain), Jaime Ojeda (Chile), Carols Alvarado (Mexico), Luis Enrique Reynoso (Mexico), Rainer Wagner (Germany), and Julian Fernandez (Argentina). GOA conferences address key issues and technologies impacting the design, print, and publishing markets, particularly in the Americas, and with relevance to the global marketplace. New for 2009 is a two-day workshop, Supervising Print Production, designed to enhance a new supervisor’s skills. A two-day Brand Protection Conference will cover the latest technologies to protect packages, labels, and documentation from counterfeiting. Attendees will hear discussions on printing techniques, security inks, nanotags, coatings, substrates, mandates, and more. Spanish-speaking attendees make up nearly 40% of GOA visitors, so Spanish-language seminars once again will be a key component of the trade show. According to Ryan, the goal is to help graphic arts professionals weed out the best solutions and methods for success among the numerous offerings available in the marketplace. “The Latin American markets in both hemispheres are in the enviable position of having stronger economies at this time,” he says. “The seminars will help them maximize their advantage in the world marketplace.” For further information and conference agenda, visit www. graphicsoftheamericas.com. uThursday, February 26 10 A.M.–6 P.M. uFriday, February 27 10 A.M.–6 P.M. uSaturday, February 28 10 A.M.–5 P.M. Show Hours WWW.PFFC-ONLINE.COM JANUARY 2009 | 41 http://www.graphicsoftheamericas.com http://www.graphicsoftheamericas.com http://WWW.PFFC-ONLINE.COM

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PFFC - January 2009 Contents First Glance Calendar of Events From the Editor Web Lines Process Management News Clips Narrow Web & Label Reporter Narrow Web & Label What’s New Products In-Mold Labels Cover: Ink Trends Economic Outlook Brand Security Show Preview What’s New Products Services Directory Classified Marketplace Equipment Buyers & Sellers Advertisers Index Experience Speaks

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