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INTERESTING

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		CIFAG in Paraguay – Training in full swing \| Under CIFAG’s coordination, on Friday 23 and Saturday 24 May, a seminar about “Control of Quality in Offset Printing” will be held in the Training Center of AIGP – Asociación de Industriales Gráficos de Paraguay (Paraguay Association of Graphic Industry).

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		CONLATINGRAF – FESPA – Synergy of supranational associations \| The agreement we are working up remarks the leading role the supranational organizations play in the present global stage, Juan Carlos Sacco, president of CONLATINGRAF points up.

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		CONLATINGRAF – UNI Graphic – Trade Union Brothers \| CONLATINGRAF – UNI Graphic – Trade Union Brothers

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		Go over Graphics of the Americas 2008 and enjoy this Trade Fair!!! \| Through CONLATINGRAF Portal be present in the Extraordinary Meeting of CONLATINGRAF - and you'll be among the first people to be inform about the XXV Latin American Congress of Graphic Industry at Buenos Aires, on the next November - attend to the ceremony of Graphic Leader of Americas Award and to the party in the Vizcaya Palace, and know everything that is exhibiting in GOA, day by day, in real time.

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		CANAGRAF – Visit of Mexican graphic entrepreneurs to Russia and Poland \| Mexican graphic entrepreneurs took part in the Commercial Mission, organized by CANAGRAF, to the Federal Republic of Russia and to the Republic of Poland, from 14 through 18 January, 2008. During the visit to the two countries graphic production plants were visited and there were talks with Russian and Pole entrepreneurs about subjects of mutual interest.

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		2008 Graphic Leader of America – Latin American Region \| Nominated by CONLATINGRAF, the Equator entrepreneur Felix Enrique Cortes Pinto will receive2008 Graphic Leader of America – Latin American Region award, which is given annually by PAF – Printing Association of Florida. The ceremony will be held on Wednesday 27th February in the Vizcaya Palace at Miami.

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OPINION


	Protection and guarantees for the Latin American economic growth \| Latin America is having a good time. In general, the countries that conform it and as result of the international conjuncture have had five years of steady economic growth, even a larger growth than the world economic growth… If we have a bit better economic situation, let’s propose a big jump forward to give our men and women a more dignified and safer live. \| By Dr. Ricardo Lagos – Past president of Chile.


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	[ SUPPLIER'S OPINION ] The offset printing is growing \| I know that printing is a dynamic, constantly changing business. We’ve seen amazing progress, but even greater advancements lie ahead. So we are constantly on the lookout for the new ideas and creativity that will inspire the industry to push the boundaries of ink-onpaper offset to new heights. \| Yoshiharu Komori, President and CEO, Komori Corporation

TECHNOLOGY


	Degree in Graphic Entrepreneur’s home \| Many of the problems a graphic enterprise faces are born from issues in relation with a bad domestic management of the personnel, sales, processes, products and financial resources. For such a reason it’s necessary to identify which the root the problem is. Looking for solutions to improve the profitability of the enterprise, the financial difficulties are not generally the causes but the consequences of wrong decisions. \| By Thomas Caspary, Adviser of business and Director of PRINTCONSULT LTDA.

ACTIVITIES


		And DRUPA 2008 in view!!! The member associations of CONLATINGRAF are in preparation for the more as possible Latin American graphic people can take profit from the most important world graphic communication & multimedia trade fair.

ReaD In Artes GrÁficas,
CONLATINGRAF CooperaTING MAGAZINE

Front cover, Vol. 42 issue. 03. april 2008

Software Tools for Variable Data Printing| Variable Data Printing software allows data and image merging and creates a unique design and printing workflow. This article reviews a selected group of software solutions.

Industrial Scale Offset| An article about the newest generation of large format offset printing presses for the industrial commercial and packaging printer.

Value Stream Mapping | Value stream mapping techniques allows us to plan activities to reduce or eliminate the waste.

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Front cover, November 2007

READ In CONVERSIÓN,
CONLATINGRAF CooperaTING MAGAZINE

The language of automation| In recent years insistence has been placed on the need to automate production processes by using common languages that permit inter-operability among equipment of diverse brands. Manufacturers’ interest in making this focus a reality is now increasingly evident. Find out about recent advances in digital workflow solutions.

Latin American RFID technology| Brazilian company develops advanced machinery for manufacturing smart labels. .

Attain success in unwinding| Cutting and rewinding systems are considered to be very important whereas unwinding systems do not receive the attention they deserve. Although frequently regarded as a simple function, in reality choosing them carefully is critical for conversion productivity.

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	Sr. Carlos Laviano Muro, Secretaría General y Permanente \| Ciudadela 1410 \| 11100 \| Montevideo, Uruguay \| (598) (2) 9028160 \| contact: claviano@conlatingraf.com Develop and technical contact: info@2hdesign.com.ar