THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12

10:15 am - 11:15 am (sessions run concurrently in Phoenix Rooms A & B)
Source Wisely with the Sustainable Forestry Initiative and Chain of Custody Certification, Danny Karch, Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)

Value of Mail, Becky Quinlan, Canada Post. Session will address questions about where and how direct mail fits into the marketing mix today. Other topics discussed include: targeting techniques, creative options that help your piece stand out, environmentally responsible direct mail and tips for marketing in a downturn economy. 

11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Print - What's Next, Moderator: Chris Fraser - Chief Finder, Moveable Inc.
Panelists: Dr. Joe Webb/ Slava Apel, Amazing Print/ Tony Karg, Fujifilm
In the Digital Age, print is being displaced by the Web. What can be done? Come and attend this session to get bankable ideas on how to rebuild and realign your printing business to profit in the new world of digital.

So, you Bought a Wide-Format Printer: Now what? Jeff Uzbalis, 3M Canada, Commercial Graphics Division

12:45 pm - 1:45 pm
Deliver Value to your Customers, or You'll be out of Business, Jay Mandarino, C.J. GRAPHICS INC.(Printers & Lithographers) / Jeff  Ekstein, Willow Print

Driving Profits Through Automation, Steve McWilliam, Avanti
There are 7 key mistakes that print shops make when implementing automation projects. This session uses real world examples to discuss what they are and, more importantly, how to avoid them.

 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Web-to-Print, What it Really Means, Slava Apel, Amazing Print
How to choose web to print solutions that can increase your sales, retain more customers, provide you stronger branding, expand your offers and streamline your workflow.

Profitability Through Retrofits, Jim Hulman, Bosch Rexroth, Electric Drives & Controls
Looking for a way to decrease changeover time, increase accuracy, and modernize your existing printing press?  This presentation will highlight the benefits of a Servo Drive (gearless) retrofit, and provide a justification for upgrading your existing presses to gearless technology.

3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
Matching Press to Proof with Gray Balance Calibration, Steve Suffoletto, RIT
Is the quality of your press-to-proof color match accurate with short make-ready times and low paper waste?   This seminar will show you how to fingerprint calibrate using the ISO 12647-2 method used by Process Standardization Offset or PSO.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2009

10:15 am - 11:15 am(sessions run concurrently in Phoenix Rooms A & B)
Top 10 Mistakes Printers Make with Customers, & How to Avoid Them, Dave Fellman

You Don't Need to be Big to Exploit Value From Lean, Dave Hogg, High Performance Solutions Inc.
Lean Learning Networks reduce waste, share practices, deliver customer value and engage people - what's not to like?

11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Why this Could be a Good Time to Buy an Offset Press, Panel Session moderated by Doug Picklyk, Canadian Printer. Panelists: Brian Armstrong, Printer Gateway / Warren Werbitt , Pazazz / Jim Hughes, EquiBank Financial Services Inc. / Jack Walmsley, Interprovincial/ Kieron Pope, Toronto Trade

Profitability Through Retrofits, Jim Hulman, Bosch Rexroth, Electric Drives & Controls
Looking for a way to decrease changeover time, increase accuracy, and modernize your existing printing press?  This presentation will highlight the benefits of a Servo Drive (gearless) retrofit, and provide a justification for upgrading your existing presses to gearless technology.

12:45 pm - 1:45 pm
Sales Management - Effective Compensation, Dave Fellman

Succession Planning for your Business, Kevin Ellis, Safeguard

Individual Sessions are $25/each or you can sign up for the entire 3-day program for $149 (show admission included with your Conference badge)

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