SGIA's Finishing Workshop is the Perfect Start for 2008

For Immediate Release
December 13, 2007
Contact: Marguerite Higgins, SGIA
703.359.1310
mhiggins@sgia.org

Fairfax, Virginia -- In today's competitive industry, specialty imagers are turning to new and highly intelligent post-print finishing applications to customize and protect prints and add profits. SGIA helps you achieve this with its all-new finishing workshop next month.

Laminating & Finishing: Profits in Post-Print Finishing (January 28-30, 2008) takes imaging professionals through the current applications and technologies available in the post-print finishing market, from surface lamination and encapsulation to mounting large-scale graphics. http://www.sgia.org/training_and_education/SGIA_workshops/laminating/

The highly hands-on workshop also covers:

* Film and substrate compatibility

* Best uses for thermal and pressure-sensitive laminates

* Proper machine webbing for specific applications

* Production scheduling and inventory selection

Plus, students will learn how to troubleshoot their finishing processes and avoid costly pitfalls that can eat up potential profits.

"Nothing is more frustrating than spending time and labor to print a superb wide-format graphic and have a finishing mistake ruin the entire job," noted Johnny Shell, SGIA's Vice President of Technical Services.  

Industry experts Mark Snelling, Hasco Sales Inc., David Conrad, Neschen Americas, and Marc Tischer, Neschen Americas, will lead the course, which is offered through SGIA's new Post Print Manufacturers Alliance that offers resources and support for the post-print finishing industry. (Learn more about the Alliance at SGIA.org, Keyword: PPMA) http://www.sgia.org/about_SGIA/ppma.cfm

Find out how finishing applications can enhance your product offerings and bottom line, and turn prints into sought-after products. Learn more about the workshop and register at SGIA.org, Keyword: Events. To guarantee students maximize their workshop experience, SGIA will limit this class to nine students.  https://www.sgia.org/training_and_education/SGIA_workshops/laminating/workshopregister.cfm

SGIA -- Supporting the Leaders of the Digital & Screen Printing Community
"Specialty imaging" comprises digital imaging, screen printing and the many other imaging technologies SGIA members use, including those they'll tap in the future. These are the imaging processes and technologies employed to create new products and to enhance existing products including point-of-purchase displays, signs, advertisements, garments, containers, and vehicles. To make the most of your specialty imaging business, take full advantage of the information on SGIA.org.

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