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UPM DIGI Color Jet - a new pigmented colour inkjet paper launched at IPEX

Wed, 19 May 2010 09:56:56 +0200

Get original file (989KB) The UPM DIGI range is the widest range of digital printing papers available on the market. UPM has launched a new paper for high-speed inkjet colour printing within its UPM DIGI paper range at the IPEX 2010 fair in Birmingham, UK. The UPM DIGI Color Jet is a pigmented inkjet paper. It prints vivid colours and uniform solids and has high colour intensity with low ink amounts. Its main end-uses are direct mail and transpromotional document printing, but it also suits perfectly for many other colourful mailing documents and books. The paper has been granted the EU Eco-label as a proof of its strong environmental performance in manufacturing and sustainable raw material use. The producing mill, UPM Docelles, also has PEFC and FSC Chain of Custodies, confirming the origin of wood. The 90 g/m2 paper is available in reels. "This paper completes our inkjet paper range by offering top in the class colour printing quality and excellent water fastness on all major high speed inkjet devices," says Mikko Mensonen, UPM, Product Manager, Office, Postal & DIGI papers. The UPM DIGI range is the widest range of digital printing papers available on the market. End-users can select from a variety of surface finishes (gloss, silk and matt) and from a wide spectrum of basis weights, ranging from 45 to 350 g/m2. The UPM DIGI range is designed for the most versatile digital end-user sectors, such as personalised direct mail, high quality advertising materials, transactional documents, books and newspapers, catalogues or magazines. The range offers paper qualities for all the common digital printing systems based on electrophotography or ink-jet technology, for mono and colour printing, and various sizes such as cut sizes, folio sheets, Xeikon reels, and large diameter reels for digital web printing. UPM leads the integration of bio and forest industries into a new, sustainable and innovation-driven future. Our products are made of renewable raw materials and are recyclable. UPM consists of three Business Groups: Energy and pulp, Paper, and Engineered materials. The Group employs around 23,000 people and it has production facilities in 15 countries. In 2009, UPM's sales amounted to EUR 7.7 billion. UPM's shares are listed on the Helsinki stock exchange. UPM – The Biofore Company – www.upmbiofore.com and www.upm-kymmene.com UPM Eteläesplanadi 2 00101 Helsinki Finland Mikko Mensonen Product Manager, Office, Postal & DIGI +358 204 15 0648 mikko.mensonen@upm.com www.upm.com

Xerox to Extend Digital Leadership at IPEX 2010; New Customer Deals, Breakthrough Technology Cement Command Position

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:28:30 +0100

Get original file (102KB) Eric Armour, president, Global Business Group, Xerox Corporation LONDON, Feb. 08, 2010 -- Today at the IPEX Media Summit, Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) demonstrated its leadership in the global digital production print) market by announcing several new deals with customers using Xerox technology and services to boost their bottom lines. The company furthered this leadership position with a preview of IPEX announcements, including news about Xerox's first production inkjet system. "The strategy behind adding inkjet to the Xerox portfolio is comparable to how automobile manufacturers offer cars powered by gas, diesel or electricity - each meets a different performance standard," said Eric Armour, president, Global Business Group, Xerox Corporation. "We delivered breakthrough toner-based color continuous feed solutions allowing new levels of cost, image quality and speed for transpromotional applications. Our new offering will meet similar requirements for those looking for an inkjet option." At IPEX, the company will also show enhancements to the Xerox 650/1300™ Continuous Feed Printing Systems, toner-based monochrome devices. These include heavy-weight media compatibility, running duplex applications up to 200 gsm and the FreeFlow™ Print Server 7 and ImageSmooth® Technology, delivering unmatched image quality without slowing down the printer. During the IPEX Media Summit, customers described how Xerox's digital technology and business development services have successfully opened up new revenue streams: Cathedral Corporation (U.S.) - This service bureau is the first in the U.S. to install a Xerox 980 Color Continuous Feed System, addressing a growing demand for color and personalized transpromotional pieces. Xerox's continuous feed technology is meeting Cathedral's business needs in ways that high-speed inkjet solutions cannot, allowing Cathedral to produce highly targeted communications quickly and cost effectively. "We evaluated a number of technology options, including the high-speed inkjet devices that are available today," said Marianne Gaige, president and CEO, Cathedral. "The image quality of the Xerox 980 system was far superior; our decision was easy." EXPRES Printing (Romania) - Selling the value and quality of digital print is particularly challenging where the digital print market is considered uncharted territory. Graphic communications provider EXPRES Printing is leading the way in this developing market by installing the Xerox iGen4™ Press, and the Xerox 700 Digital Color Press - and by joining Xerox's Graphic Arts Premier Partners Program. "The technology investment is only part of the solution," said Dacian Badea, executive manager, EXPRES Printing. "Our partnership with Xerox - in terms of technology, business development and its FreeFlow Digital Workflow Collection - gives us a significant competitive advantage. This benefits our customers and, ultimately, our business." Mediaware Digital (Ireland) - One of the first customers to install Xerox's Automated Packaging Solution powered by Stora Enso Gallop™, Mediaware is helping Microsoft Corporation bring Windows 7 to market faster. "Given the worldwide distribution in multiple languages required for this project, we needed a solution that could produce different sized batches of the packaging with specialized information for different regions," said Ronan Phipps, director, business and strategy, Mediaware Digital. "We found this, and more, in the Xerox solution." Xerox at IPEX 2010 In its Real Business Live! Theater, presentations will cover topics such as profit generating print jobs, increasing automation and 1:1 marketing. These business relevant discussions will combine industry expertise and application demonstrations. The XMPie® Innovation Showcase, which debuted to audience acclaim at Print 09, has been enhanced for IPEX. Attendees will have the opportunity to personally interact with an XMPie-driven cross-media campaign - complete with a customized postcard, e-mail message, Response URL™ (RURL) Web site, Google Map, PayPal transaction, mobile message and fulfillment offering. Xerox will also sponsor its Best-of-the-Best contest at IPEX, open to members of its Graphic Arts Premier Partners Program. Contestants that demonstrate the best digital print applications - with exceptional image quality and tangible business results - will receive awards during the show. Xerox's booth at IPEX 2010 will be located in hall 7, stand 7-CD450, May 18-25 in Birmingham, U.K. Xerox Corporation is a billion leading global enterprise for business process and document management. Through its broad portfolio of technology, business process and services and outsourcing offerings, Xerox provides the essential back-office support that clears the way for clients to focus on what they do best: their real business. Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., Xerox provides leading-edge document technology, services, software and supplies for production and office environments of any size. Through ACS, A Xerox Company, which Xerox acquired in February 2010, Xerox also offers extensive business process outsourcing and information technology outsourcing services, including data processing, HR benefits management, finance support, and customer relationship management services for commercial and government organizations worldwide. The 130,000 people of Xerox serve clients in more than 160 countries. Xerox Corporation 100 South Clinton Avenue Rochester, NY 14644 USA Carl Langsenkamp Vice President, Global Public Relations +1-585-423-5782 carl.langsenkamp@xerox.com www.xerox.com

Xeikon partnership with the Jimmy Fund raises more than $318,000

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:10:20 +0100

Get original file (5KB) Xeikon’s donation of card printing and finishing services helps support 2009 Holiday Greetings program Xeikon partnership with the Jimmy Fund raises more than 8,000 for cancer care and research Xeikon’s donation of card printing and finishing services helps support 2009 Holiday Greetings program Boston, MA and Itasca, IL, Feb 09, 2010 – Xeikon, a division of Punch Graphix, legendary for pioneering the first digital color presses, and the Jimmy Fund, a leading supporter of the fight against cancer in children and adults at Boston's Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, today announced that more than 8,000 was raised through the 2009 Holiday Greetings program to support cancer care and research. In 2009, Xeikon and the Jimmy Fund entered into a corporate partnership in which Xeikon donated all printing and finishing services to produce festive holiday cards, helping to offset the costs of the Holiday Greetings program. Through this initiative, holiday cards and exclusive gifts, such as handcrafted ornaments and candles, could be purchased for friends or family members, with proceeds benefiting the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through its Jimmy Fund. “We are delighted with the success of this initiative, and moved by the generosity of those who supported our efforts,” said Suzanne Fountain, Director of the Jimmy Fund, “We’re extremely grateful for the efforts of Xeikon as a corporate partner to support our life saving mission of raising the chances of survival among children and adults with cancer.” Under this initiative, over 200,000 holiday cards were produced on the Xeikon 8000.The cards were converted inline with a full-fledged finishing unit capable of UV-coating, super-glossing, die-cutting, stacking and batching capabilities. “It was a tremendous honor and pleasure to partner with such an organization as the Jimmy Fund, which works tirelessly to support research and improve the chances of survival for cancer patients at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute,” said Michael V. Ring, president of Punch Graphix Americas, Inc. “The efforts of the Jimmy Fund give hope to thousands of patients and their families, and we’re excited to see such a fantastic response to the Holiday Greetings program.” About The Jimmy Fund Founded in 1948, the Jimmy Fund is an official charity of the Boston Red Sox. It supports the fight against cancer at Boston’s Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, which is a leading cancer research and care center for adults and children, and a National Cancer Institute designated comprehensive cancer center. About Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (www.dana-farber.org) is a principal teaching affiliate of the Harvard Medical School and is among the leading cancer research and care centers in the United States. It is a founding member of the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center (DF/HCC), designated a comprehensive cancer center by the National Cancer Institute. It is the top ranked cancer center in New England, according to U.S. News & World Report, and one of the largest recipients among independent hospitals of National Cancer Institute and National Institutes of Health grant funding. A pioneer in digital printing, Xeikon designs, develops and delivers high-end digital color printing systems for the global commercial, document printing and industrial market segments. These systems are composed of advanced web-fed printing engines using LED-array-based, dry toner electrophotography, open workflow software, exclusive toner and other consumables. Xeikon’s production and R&D operations are based in Belgium and its solutions are distributed and supported through a worldwide sales and service network. Xeikon is a division of Punch Graphix. For more information, visit www.xeikon.com About Punch Graphix Punch Graphix provides innovative, competitive and environmentally friendly imaging and printing solutions for the global graphics industry. Under the Xeikon brand name, Punch Graphix designs, develops and delivers high-end digital color printing systems, software and consumables for the commercial, document printing and industrial markets. Under the basysPrint brand, Punch Graphix designs, develops and delivers mid to high-end imaging systems for the offset prepress commercial markets. With a clear-minded focus on R&D, Punch Graphix is dedicated to customer satisfaction and aims to deliver cost-effective graphic excellence that goes beyond all expectations. For more information, visit www.punchgraphix.com Punch Graphix International nv Duwijckstraat 17 2500 Lier Belgium Frank Vanmeenen Global Marketing Manager +32 (0)3 443 19 18 frank.vanmeenen@punchgraphix.com www.punchgraphix.com

Xerox Completes Acquisition of Affiliated Computer Services

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:05:52 +0100

Get original file (1029KB) Xerox CEO Ursula Burns (l) and ACS President and CEO Lynn Blodgett (r) visit a facility in Kentucky to meet with employees following Xerox's acquisition of ACS. Burns’ visit to the ACS facility marks the closing of Xerox’s .4 billion acquisition of ACS. Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) completed its acquisition of Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (NYSE: ACS), transforming Xerox into the world's leader in business process and document management. ACS is the largest diversified business process outsourcing (BPO) firm in the world. Its expertise is in automating work processes and providing BPO and IT outsourcing services that range from processing over 1 million credit card applications and 12 million student loans each year to providing HR services for more than 4.4 million employees and retirees annually. "For the past 50 years, Xerox has fortified its leadership in document management, creating new markets through our renowned innovation," said Ursula M. Burns , Xerox chief executive officer. "With ACS, we take another step forward, expanding our leadership to include business process outsourcing that helps simplify document-driven work. The new Xerox provides the technology and services to help our customers reach new levels of efficiency and effectiveness, giving them the freedom to focus on what matters most: their real business." "Xerox's brand recognition, global presence, and superior innovation give us a powerful competitive position and offers our customers a trusted partner they can rely upon for the back office support that makes their front offices successful," said Lynn Blodgett, president and chief executive officer, ACS. "We're quickly taking full advantage of becoming part of Xerox with plans to expand our business to more global markets this year. And, through its proprietary categorization and advanced document imaging software, Xerox technology will help us differentiate our offerings by providing faster, more automated ways to manage our clients' business processes." ACS will initially be branded ACS, A Xerox Company. It will continue to be led by Lynn Blodgett, who has been elected by the Xerox Board of Directors as an executive vice president of the corporation. Blodgett will report to Burns. "The breadth of ACS' offerings - from HR benefits management and IT support to automated toll collection and electronic health records - is a significant competitive advantage and one we will continue to leverage through investments, innovation and global expansion," added Burns. "Xerox is working aggressively toward becoming more focused on information management and business processes and less reliant on printed documents," said Angele Boyd, group vice president/general manager, document solutions, IDC. "With this acquisition, Xerox becomes a significant player, and has an opportunity for growth, in the growing business process outsourcing market." Through a combination of services, technology and innovation, the combined company will pursue a 0 billion market focused on document and process management for businesses and governments. Xerox Corporation is a billion leading global enterprise for business process and document management. Through its broad portfolio of technology, business process and services and outsourcing offerings, Xerox provides the essential back-office support that clears the way for clients to focus on what they do best: their real business. Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., Xerox provides leading-edge document technology, services, software and supplies for production and office environments of any size. Through ACS, A Xerox Company, which Xerox acquired in February 2010, Xerox also offers extensive business process outsourcing and information technology outsourcing services, including data processing, HR benefits management, finance support, and customer relationship management services for commercial and government organizations worldwide. The 130,000 people of Xerox serve clients in more than 160 countries. NOTE TO EDITORS: This release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "will," "should" and similar expressions, as they relate to us, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements reflect management's current beliefs, assumptions and expectations and are subject to a number of factors that may cause actual results to differ materially. These factors include but are not limited to the unprecedented volatility in the global economy; the risk that unexpected costs will be incurred; the outcome of litigation and regulatory proceedings to which we may be a party; actions of competitors; changes and developments affecting our industry; quarterly or cyclical variations in financial results; development of new products and services; interest rates and cost of borrowing; our ability to protect our intellectual property rights; our ability to maintain and improve cost efficiency of operations, including savings from restructuring actions; changes in foreign currency exchange rates; changes in economic conditions, political conditions, trade protection measures, licensing requirements and tax matters in the foreign countries in which we do business; reliance on third parties for manufacturing of products and provision of services; the risk that we will not realize all of the anticipated benefits from the acquisition of Affiliated Computer Services, Inc.; and other factors that are set forth in the "Risk Factors" section, the "Legal Proceedings" section, the "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" section and other sections of our 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2009, June 30, 2009 and September 30, 2009 and ACS's 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2009 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of new information or future events or developments, except as required by law. Xerox Corporation 100 South Clinton Avenue Rochester, NY 14644 USA Carl Langsenkamp Vice President, Global Public Relations +1-585-423-5782 carl.langsenkamp@xerox.com www.xerox.com

Xeikon Extends Environmental Sustainability Leadership

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:17:18 +0100

Get original file (318KB) Lode Deprez, Vice President & Toner Developer Group at Punch Graphix World’s greenest manufacturer of printing equipment and consumables teams with one of the primary energy producers in Belgium, for 100% green energy in toner manufacturing process Lier, Belgium, February 2, 2010 – Xeikon, a division of Punch Graphix, announced it is under contract with one of the primary energy suppliers in Belgium to utilize 100% green power from renewable energy in its toner manufacturing operations based in Heultje, Belgium, as of January 1, 2010. Xeikon has been a leader in the digital printing market in ensuring that its technology results in as little environmental impact as possible throughout the entire printing supply chain. “Often when people speak about ‘green’ printing, they are primarily concerned with whether materials are printed on recycled paper or paper from managed and renewable forests,” explains Lode Deprez, Vice President of Toner R&D and Production at Punch Graphix. “But that barely scratches the surface. The printed paper must also be recyclable, the printing process must conserve water and use no VOCs, and the energy use and production of waste must be drastically reduced. Xeikon has met all of these requirements and more, both in its manufacturing processes and in the way its customers use the equipment throughout its lifecycle in the field. The new energy contract ensures we are using 100% green electricity in our toner manufacturing operation and we are proud to again assert our leadership position in an area of growing importance: environmental sustainability.” Xeikon Sustainability Highlights Over the years, Xeikon has taken many steps to ensure that its products and their output have the smallest possible environmental footprint. These include: All Xeikon plants strictly comply with the EU WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive to reduce the annual volumes of waste from discarded equipment. Xeikon also pursues the objectives of the Environmental Action Plan (MAP) for energy conservation, promoting the use of renewable energy. In addition, all facilities have separate systems that remove wastewater and rainwater separately, reducing the pressure on wastewater processing. At Xeikon’s toner plant in Heultje (Belgium), energy consumption per kg of produced toner has decreased by more than 35% over the last years. This is accomplished through recovering heat from the toner manufacturing process to heat the building and investments in new production technology Xeikon recovers and reuses toner waste generated during the manufacturing process to the greatest extent possible and recycles toner packaging. Toner that cannot be recovered and reused is compressed with wood pulp for use as fuel in the cement industry. This means that zero toner waste from the manufacturing process ends up in a landfill. As a result of this and other efforts, the volume of waste produced over the past years has decreased by more than 50%. Compared with the traditional offset process, Xeikon presses consume more than 6 kilowatt hours less energy in a typical print run of 5,000 full color duplex-printed A3 sheets. For the same print run the offset process consumes 6 liters of process water, whereas Xeikon presses use none at all. Presses are equipped with a closed loop circulation cooling system, use no process water and do not cause any water pollution or air pollution since no VOC’s are involved in the production and printing process. In collaboration with all parties involved in the logistics process, Xeikon created an intelligent total packaging concept for its presses based on reusable packaging. In addition, toner comes in recyclable HPDE bottles, again minimizing the impact on the environment. Material printed on a Xeikon press has a deinkability score greater than 90% according to INGEDE Method 11, an international standard, guaranteeing recyclability of Xeikon printed product. “These are just the highlights of the actions we have taken to ensure that Xeikon and its customers are ahead of the curve in complying with environmental regulations,” concludes Deprez. “By now adding 100% green energy into the mix, we have taken another giant step to maintain our environmental leadership in this industry. Our results prove that ECO-logy and ECO-nomy can go together. Our efforts to make our products sustainable and safe does not make them more expensive or less competitive. As a result, our customers are able to cost-effectively market safe and sustainable technology in a world that is growing increasingly sensitive to environmental issues.” About Xeikon A pioneer in digital printing, Xeikon designs, develops and delivers high-end digital colour printing systems for the global commercial, document printing and industrial market segments. These systems are composed of advanced web-fed printing engines using LED-array-based, dry toner electrophotography, open workflow software, exclusive toner and other consumables. Xeikon’s production and R&D operations are based in Belgium and its solutions are distributed and supported through a worldwide sales and service network. Xeikon is a division of Punch Graphix. For more information, visit www.xeikon.com Punch Graphix provides innovative, competitive and environmentally friendly imaging and printing solutions for the global graphics industry. Under the Xeikon brand name, Punch Graphix designs, develops and delivers high-end digital colour printing systems, software and consumables for the commercial, document printing and industrial markets. Under the basysPrint brand, Punch Graphix designs, develops and delivers mid to high-end imaging systems for the offset prepress commercial markets. With a clear-minded focus on R&D, Punch Graphix is dedicated to customer satisfaction and aims to deliver cost-effective graphic excellence that goes beyond all expectations. For more information, visit www.punchgraphix.com Punch Graphix International nv Duwijckstraat 17 2500 Lier Belgium Frank Vanmeenen Global Marketing Manager +32 (0)3 443 19 18 frank.vanmeenen@punchgraphix.com www.punchgraphix.com

Xerox Technology to Fuel Espresso Book Machine; Worldwide Agreement Includes Global Marketing and Sales Support

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:20:14 +0100

Get original file (96KB) The Xerox 4112 Copier/Printer and the Espresso Book Machine is a fully integrated solution that prints, binds and trims books with full color covers on demand. ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Xerox Corporation's (NYSE: XRX) digital technology will bring speed and exceptional image quality to books produced on demand by the patented Espresso Book Machine®. This cutting-edge book solution, sold by On Demand Books, LLC, produces millions of copyrighted, public domain, out-of-print, or rare texts for consumers in a matter of minutes. Xerox and On Demand Books will jointly market and sell, on a worldwide basis, the Xerox 4112™ Copier/Printer together with the Espresso Book Machine - a fully integrated solution that prints, binds and trims books with full color covers on demand in retail locations and libraries. The Espresso Book Machine can produce paperbacks in variable combinations of trim sizes between 4.5" x 5.0" and 8.25" x 10.5" for a production cost less than one cent per page. With the Xerox 4112, the Espresso Book Machine produces a 300-page book in less than four minutes and has the capacity to print more than 40,000 paperback books per year. "Xerox is a natural fit for On Demand Books and the Espresso Book Machine," said Dane Neller, CEO, On Demand Books. "Their solutions, industry leadership, innovative printing technology and worldwide sales and marketing footprint will help us reach our goal - providing book enthusiasts fast and affordable access to millions of digital titles in multiple languages." The Espresso Book Machine uses EspressNet, a proprietary and copyrighted software system that connects the device to a vast network of 3.3 million titles obtained with the approval of the publishers. EspressNet assures the security of publishers' titles, tracks all jobs, and provides payments to publishers. Content owners retain full rights and control of their digital files. "Xerox has provided a variety of digital book solutions for nearly 20 years," said Eric Armour, president, Global Business Group, Xerox Corporation. "Working with On Demand Books, we can apply Xerox technology to meet the incredible opportunities that exist within this industry." About On Demand Books, LLC On Demand Books was co-founded in 2003 by Jason Epstein, former editorial director of Random House and Dane Neller, former CEO of Dean & DeLuca. The first beta machine was installed at the World Bank InfoShop in Washington, D.C. where it printed thousands of World Bank publications. The Espresso Book Machine was named to Time Magazine's "Best Inventions of 2007" list. Made in the U.S., Espresso Book Machines are environmentally friendly green machines. For more information visit: www.ondemandbooks.com. Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., Xerox Corporation's 54,000 people represent the world's leading document management, technology and services enterprise, providing the industry's broadest portfolio of color and black-and-white document processing systems and related supplies, as well as document management consulting and outsourcing services. Xerox Corporation 100 South Clinton Avenue Rochester, NY 14644 USA Carl Langsenkamp Vice President, Global Public Relations +1-585-423-5782 carl.langsenkamp@xerox.com www.xerox.com

Xerox and ACS Set February 5 for Shareholders Meetings on Acquisition of Affiliated Computer Services

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:37:12 +0100

Get original file (1996KB) Xerox CEO Ursula Burns (l) and ACS President and CEO Lynn Blodgett (r) discuss Xerox’s acquisition of ACS. On February 5, Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) and Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (NYSE: ACS) shareholders will vote on Xerox's agreement to purchase ACS, the world's largest diversified business process outsourcing firm. The joint proxy statement has been finalized and will be sent to Xerox and ACS shareholders. Xerox and ACS boards of directors recommend shareholders vote in favor of the acquisition, which will transform Xerox into the leading global enterprise for document and business process management, accelerating its growth in an expanding market. In preparation for the shareholder meetings, Xerox and ACS satisfied Hart-Scott Rodino and Securities and Exchange Commission requirements. Earlier this month, Xerox successfully completed a billion capital markets transaction, the net proceeds of which support the ACS acquisition. In addition, Xerox confirmed that pre-closing litigation-related issues have been resolved, and that both parties intend to move quickly to close the deal. On Sept. 28, Xerox announced a definitive agreement, to acquire ACS in a cash and stock transaction. ACS is a .5 billion company with revenue growth of 6 percent and new business signings of billion in annual recurring revenue during its fiscal 2009. Xerox shareholders who owned Xerox common stock at the close of business on December 11, 2009, can attend a special meeting at Xerox headquarters in Norwalk, Conn., at 10 a.m. EST on February 5. ACS shareholders who owned ACS common stock at the close of business on December 11, 2009, can attend a special meeting at the Cityplace Conference Center, 2711 North Haskell in Dallas at 2 p.m. CST on February 5. About Affiliated Computer Services Headquartered in Dallas, TX, ACS' 76,000 professionals support thousands of multinational corporations and government agencies in more than 100 countries from 500 locations. It offers business process and information technology outsourcing services in areas that include finance services, communications, transportation, human resources, healthcare, transaction processing, and customer care. -XXX- This release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "will," "should" and similar expressions, as they relate to us, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements reflect management's current beliefs, assumptions and expectations and are subject to a number of factors that may cause actual results to differ materially. These factors include but are not limited to the unprecedented volatility in the global economy; the risk that unexpected costs will be incurred; the outcome of litigation and regulatory proceedings to which we may be a party; actions of competitors; changes and developments affecting our industry; quarterly or cyclical variations in financial results; development of new products and services; interest rates and cost of borrowing; our ability to protect our intellectual property rights; our ability to maintain and improve cost efficiency of operations, including savings from restructuring actions; changes in foreign currency exchange rates; changes in economic conditions, political conditions, trade protection measures, licensing requirements and tax matters in the foreign countries in which we do business; reliance on third parties for manufacturing of products and provision of services; the risk that we will not realize all of the anticipated benefits from the acquisition of Affiliated Computer Services, Inc.; and other factors that are set forth in the "Risk Factors" section, the "Legal Proceedings" section, the "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" section and other sections of our 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2009, June 30, 2009 and September 30, 2009 and ACS's 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2009 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of new information or future events or developments, except as required by law. The proposed merger transaction involving Xerox and ACS will be submitted to the respective stockholders of Xerox and ACS for their consideration. In connection with the proposed merger, Xerox filed with the SEC, and the SEC declared effective on December 23, a registration statement on Form S-4 that included a joint proxy statement of Xerox and ACS that also constitutes a prospectus of Xerox and each of the companies may be filing with the SEC other documents regarding the proposed transaction. Xerox will mail the joint proxy statement/prospectus to its stockholders. Xerox and ACS urge investors and security holders to read the joint proxy statement/prospectus regarding the proposed transaction before making any voting or investment decision because it contains important information. You may obtain a free copy of the joint proxy statement/prospectus, as well as other filings containing information about Xerox and ACS, without charge, at the SEC's Internet site (www.sec.gov). Copies of the joint proxy statement/prospectus and the filings with the SEC that will be incorporated by reference in the joint proxy statement/prospectus can also be obtained, without charge, from Xerox's website, www.xerox.com, under the heading "Investor Relations" and then under the heading "SEC Filings". You may also obtain these documents, without charge, from ACS's website, www.acs-inc.com, under the tab "Investor Relations" and then under the heading "SEC Filings". Xerox, ACS and their respective directors, executive officers and certain other members of management and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the respective stockholders of Xerox and ACS in favor of the merger. Information regarding the persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed participants in the solicitation of the respective stockholders of Xerox and ACS in connection with the proposed merger are set forth in the joint proxy statement/prospectus filed with the SEC. You can find information about Xerox's executive officers and directors in its definitive proxy statement filed with the SEC on April 6, 2009. You can find information about ACS's executive officers and directors in its annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on August 27, 2009. You can obtain free copies of these documents from Xerox and ACS websites using the contact information above. Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., Xerox Corporation's 54,000 people represent the world's leading document management, technology and services enterprise, providing the industry's broadest portfolio of color and black-and-white document processing systems and related supplies, as well as document management consulting and outsourcing services. Xerox Corporation 100 South Clinton Avenue Rochester, NY 14644 USA Carl Langsenkamp Vice President, Global Public Relations +1-585-423-5782 carl.langsenkamp@xerox.com www.xerox.com

Hewlett Packard - Michel LATA innovates with HP to develop labels for authentication and tracking

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:49:24 +0100

Get original file (620KB) Labels printed on an HP Indigo press ws4050 ISSY LES MOULINEAUX, France, 26 November 2009 - HP today announced that print service provider (PSP) Michel LATA, of Reims, has perfected an industrial system of authentication and tracking for unitary labels, in partnership with Advanced Track and Trace (ATT). These unique highly secure labels are produced using the company's HP Indigo press ws4050. For more than two years, Michel LATA pushed the flexibility of its HP Indigo press ws4050 to develop a unique workflow and database management process, to authenticate and trace every label unitarily. This service has been so success that in 2008 the company invested in a second HP Indigo press, to meet increasing customer demand. "We are proud to have developed an unprecedented system that allows the printing of encoded information within the framework of profitable industrial production," said Luc Jorand, technical director, Michel LATA. "The HP Indigo press ws4050 showed a high level of flexibility and productivity which made this project possible." HP provides the industry's most comprehensive, high-end digital printing portfolio - producing everything from postage stamps to building wraps - to deliver profitable growth for customers, while backed by HP's leadership, commitment to customer success and dedication to global responsibility. Spanning virtually every form of printed output, HP's Graphics Solutions Business serves the needs of the diverse creative and printing communities with consistently outstanding output, complete workflow solutions, dependable partner solutions and a broad selection of ink and media options. With HP Designjet, HP Indigo, HP Inkjet High-speed Production Solutions, HP Scitex and HP Specialty Printing Systems, HP offers customers new revenue-generating opportunities and strategies to differentiate themselves in a highly competitive market. Hewlett Packard 3000 Hanover Street Palo Alto, CA 94304-1185 USA Jill Peters Graphic arts, large-format printing Press Hotline: (866) 266-7272 jill.peters@hp.com www.hp.com

Hewlett Packard - ARTtrust Offers Artists and Photographers Using HP Printers Artwork Authenticity Certification

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:42:41 +0100

Get original file (153KB) ARTtrust is specifically designed to meet the need for artwork traceability and authenticity HP today announced at Paris Photo 2009, the European launch of ARTtrust, a simple, self-certification system that allows photographers and artists to provide individual identity to any Digital Fine Art Collection Pigment Print (Pigment Print), produced on HP Designjet Z series printers using HP Vivera pigment inks with any compatible media. A joint development between HP and Prooftag™, and endorsed by Wilhelm Imaging Research, ARTtrust is specifically designed to meet the need for artwork traceability and authenticity. With increased control and availability of information online, artists, photographers and end-customers can be assured of artwork provenance, protect investments and ensure future value. ARTtrust users include creators (photographers, designers, digital or traditional artists), printmakers (artists who print themselves, pro photo labs, specialised fine art print makers print service providers), art retailers (galleries, auction houses) and owners (private collections and public institutions or museums). The ARTtrust solution comprises a set of three labels and a website. Labels carry a unique Bubble Tag™ (1), a reference number and datamatrix. Each label has a different function: the silver one goes on the back of artwork, the golden one on the certificate or accompanying document, the blue one for the artist to keep in his file or dossier. Any buyer can control authenticity of the artwork, on the website, by typing from his mobile the number of the silver or gold tag. He will then see a picture of the Bubble Tag™ and can compare visually. As the tags are tamper-proof, authenticity is assured. Specifically designed for the art community, ARTtrust pigment prints are produced using HP Designjet Z series printers and HP Vivera pigment inks. With image permanence of more than 200 years(2), pigment prints are not only assured of HP longevity, but used in combination with a range of HP photo, fine art and specialty papers, of also market leading image quality. Thierry Dupasquier, business development manager, Imaging and Printing Group, HP, said, “HP Designjet Z series printers deliver gallery-quality, black-and-white and colour photographs, art enlargements, large-format designs and high-accuracy proofs that stand out and long lasting.” The development of ARTtrust began more than two years ago, involving photographers and artists of the HP Experts and Mentors network. Once the availability and capability of the Prooftag technology was known, the solution was quickly established as the most suitable system to deliver the projects objectives. “HP is committed to bringing solutions to the creative and design communities, that improve how artists produce and protect their work,” said Santi Morera, vice president and general manager, Large-Format Printing Solutions, Imaging and Printing Group, HP. “We are working with artists to help them bring their work to life in vivid colour and rich detail, and deliver innovative solutions, like ARTtrust, which preserve artistic integrity and add value.” With commercial availability expected in January 2010, Prooftag will be responsible for introducing ARTtrust to the worldwide art markets. HP will continue to support the solution and promote it to customers, whether they are print service providers or from the printers retail network. “ARTtrust is the first fine art certification program that requires the use of permanence tested, high-stability pigment inks and media, and identifies and registers each individual print in a secure and easily traceable way,” said Henry Wilhelm, co-founder of research at Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc. “The ARTtrust program sets a new standard for print quality, permanence, and integrity.” Following its worldwide launch at PhotoPlus Expo 2009, ARTtrust has already received positive feedback from individual photographers, such as Joel Meyerowitz and international photo agencies including Magnum. “With the transition from silver halide to digital, the creative community has seen important changes to printing technology in the past few years,” explains François Martin, marketing director, Graphic Solution Business, HP. “At HP, we strive to provide high quality products and services, to create a complete and secure digital production process. We believe that ARTtrust represents a significant step in achieving this aim.” For additional information about ARTtrust, visit: www.ARTtrustonline.com. (1) Bubble Tags™ are made with a transparent polymer containing random bubbles and issued to the artist as proof of membership of the scheme. Images of this Bubble Tag on labels identify the artist’s work.(2) Image permanence estimates by HP Image Permanence Lab based on testing on a range of HP photo, fine art and specialty papers. Confirmation tests in progress at Wilhelm Imaging Research Inc. Details are available at www.hp.com/go/supplies/printpermanence. HP provides the industry's most comprehensive, high-end digital printing portfolio - producing everything from postage stamps to building wraps - to deliver profitable growth for customers, while backed by HP's leadership, commitment to customer success and dedication to global responsibility. Spanning virtually every form of printed output, HP's Graphics Solutions Business serves the needs of the diverse creative and printing communities with consistently outstanding output, complete workflow solutions, dependable partner solutions and a broad selection of ink and media options. With HP Designjet, HP Indigo, HP Inkjet High-speed Production Solutions, HP Scitex and HP Specialty Printing Systems, HP offers customers new revenue-generating opportunities and strategies to differentiate themselves in a highly competitive market. Hewlett-Packard 3000 Hanover Street Palo Alto, CA 94304-1185 USA Jill Peters Graphic arts, large-format printing Press Hotline: (866) 266-7272 jill.peters@hp.com www.hp.com

Marsh Labels Moves into Full-colour Digital Label Printing with an HP Indigo Press

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:54:12 +0100

Get original file (143KB) Marsh Labels’ HP Indigo press ws4050 enables the company to bring digital printing and finishing in house First Digicon Lite converting unit part of digital installation LONDON, England, 02 November 2009 – HP today announced that Marsh Labels Ltd, of Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, has bought an HP Indigo press ws4050 and the first Digicon Lite converting unit from A B Graphic International. Marsh Labels is a family-owned business specialising in hot foil labels, but also offering litho, flexo printed labels, primarily in short runs. These services are provided to a broad customer base ranging from private individuals to agencies and print-buyers for blue-chip companies and brands. “We have handled digital label jobs for customers for a number of years, but subcontracted the printing,” said Gary Burnley, director, Marsh Labels. “Having our own press and finishing capabilities means that we control the process, the production and ensure the quality.” In addition to hot foil stamping, the company has also established a niche in the short-run printing of barcodes. Its new HP Indigo press, due to be installed and fully operation by November, in time for the peak season, will be able to handle barcodes, batch numbers and sell-by dates using its variable data capability. Marsh Labels’ HP Indigo press has a seven-colour capability, including white, which is of particular use when printing transparent substrates. The Digicon Lite converting unit from HP partner A B Graphic International offers small label printers a compact and powerful entry-level solution providing flood varnishing, UV curing, semi-rotary die-cutting, slitting and rewinding. In addition to these, the unit supplied to Marsh Labels includes a lamination feature. Bringing all these functions in-house in a single space-saving unit has further facilitated the company’s move to digital production. “There is no doubt that this is a big step for a small company,” Burnley said. “The combination of the HP Indigo press and the Digicon Lite gives us not only the ability to meet our customers’ growing requirements for digital print, but also the opportunity to grow our own business by providing a more complete and competitive service.” HP provides the industry's most comprehensive, high-end digital printing portfolio - producing everything from postage stamps to building wraps - to deliver profitable growth for customers, while backed by HP's leadership, commitment to customer success and dedication to global responsibility. Spanning virtually every form of printed output, HP's Graphics Solutions Business serves the needs of the diverse creative and printing communities with consistently outstanding output, complete workflow solutions, dependable partner solutions and a broad selection of ink and media options. With HP Designjet, HP Indigo, HP Inkjet High-speed Production Solutions, HP Scitex and HP Specialty Printing Systems, HP offers customers new revenue-generating opportunities and strategies to differentiate themselves in a highly competitive market. Hewlett-Packard 3000 Hanover Street Palo Alto, CA 94304-1185 USA Alison Graves Cross-IPG inquiries Press Hotline: (866) 266-7272 alison.graves@hp.com www.hp.com

Account Executive

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 23:26:00 +0200

Teaser Sales Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. has exciting opportunities for both entry-level and experienced copier / printer outside sales representatives!! For entry-level candidates, we are seeking talented individuals with limited sales experience but with a genuine interest in building a lucrative and personally rewarding career in sales, from the ground up. Ranked as a "Top 50 Entry Level Employer" by CollegeGrad.com, we offer one the best entry-level sales experiences available with an excellent beginning salary, extensive training and experienced professionals to help you grow your skills along a well-defined career path. For seasoned candidates with proven sales experience, we offer sales programs and a career path that will keep you challenged and growing. All success is well rewarded! For individuals interested in starting a career in Sales, but with limited experience, we offer one of the best entry-level sales experiences and provide competitive compensation, extensive training and the guidance of experienced professionals to help you develop your skills along a well defined career path. These outside business-to-business sales opportunities include responsibility to: • Meet or exceed monthly sales objectives. • Provide customers with the highest standard of customer service through follow up contact and consultation after the sale to protect and grow market share in assigned territory. • Maintain cooperative working relationships with all necessary departments to ensure sales are generated and are processed efficiently to achieve customer satisfaction. • Contact cold and warm prospective customers through a combination of telephone and in person contacts to obtain appointments for sales meetings, prepare presentations and proposals. • Close sales, gather all detailed information, and develop a sales plan for the account. Konica Minolta is an award-winning provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies from the desktop to the print shop, recognized with numerous industry and business accolades. For the second consecutive year, KMBS was recognized as the #1 Brand for Customer Loyalty in the MFP Office Copier Market by Brand Keys and has received two BERTL Readers Choice Awards for Color Range and Color Quality. KMBS was named in the InfoWorld 100 for innovative use of enterprise technology and we have been recognized by CollegeGrad.com to be a top entry level employer. Specific requirements for Sales positions are:• History of success (prior sales experience, grades, part time employment, internships, awards, etc). • Strong work ethic and self-motivation. • Effective customer relations skills- you need to be a person who enjoys working with people. • A driven, decisive, organized and results oriented approach. • Strong knowledge of general office computing. • PC hardware and software expertise. • Polished appearance and demeanor. • Experienced salespersons will be asked to provide details about their sales successes. • Experienced salespeople will be requested to provide details about their successes. Konica Minolta offers an attractive compensation package, which includes:• Excellent salary, commissions, bonuses and expense allowance.• Outstanding benefits package (incl. medical, dental, life insurance) • 401(k) plan• Excellent holiday/vacation plans. • Tuition reimbursement.• Employee Referral Bonus Program.• Ongoing training opportunities. • State-of-the-art office products• Visible, exciting work supporting the sales of cutting edge technology and workflow solutions. Konica Minolta is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D Committed to Affirmative Action. Click to apply New York Sat, 2009-09-26 23:00 Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. 100 Williams Drive Ramsey, NJ 07446 USA -/- 201-825-4000 HR-ATS@kmbs.konicaminolta.us www.kmbs.konicaminolta.us Konica Minolta Business Solutions is a leader in advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop. Unparalleled advances in security, print quality and network integration are brought together via our award winning line of bizhub multifunction products (MFPs); bizhub PRO production printing systems; magicolor desktop color laser printers and all-in-ones; and pagepro monochrome desktop laser printers and all-in-ones. Konica Minolta Business Solutions, USA, Inc. also offers advanced software solutions, wide-format printers, microform digital imaging systems and scanning systems for specialized applications. Headquartered in Ramsey, NJ, Konica Minolta Business Solutions delivers expert professional services and client support through an extensive network of direct sales offices, authorized dealers, resellers and distribution partners in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America and South America.

General Manager

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:36:06 +0200

Teaser Manager with more than 20 years of proven success growing a business, reducing expenses, solving problems, increasing profits, and providing strategic analysis to other areas within the company to develop a cohesively managed business. Industry experience includes manufacturing, transportation, educational consulting, printing and non-profit leadership. Core competencies include: • Business Operations • Manufacturing Management • Start-ups & Turnarounds • Vendor Management • Strategic Analysis & Planning • Customer Relationship Management • Staff Development & Supervision • Alliance Cultivation & Maintenance DONNA PLUNKETT 2420 Mustang Trail • Woodstock, IL 60098 • 815-790-2926 • dlplunkett02@aol.com SUMMARY Business Process Expert / Efficiency Engineer / Financial Manager Team Leader / Quality Standard Architect Manager with more than 20 years of proven success growing a business, reducing expenses, solving problems, increasing profits, and providing strategic analysis to other areas within the company to develop a cohesively managed business. Industry experience includes manufacturing, transportation, educational consulting, printing and non-profit leadership. Core competencies include: • Business Operations • Manufacturing Management • Start-ups & Turnarounds • Vendor Management • Strategic Analysis & Planning • Customer Relationship Management • Staff Development & Supervision • Alliance Cultivation & Maintenance PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Miracle Point, McHenry, IL 2007 to Present General Manager for Manufacturer of Precision Hand Tools Direct this company to profitability overseeing all facets of accounting, operations, sales, marketing, production, manufacturing, personnel management, fulfillment, budgets and client services. Developed an innovative business and marketing plan that redefined goals and incorporated process improvements and best practice manufacturing techniques in order to ensure return on investment. • Established new office/manufacturing space, set up accounting, customer service, shipping and receiving systems and controls. • Developed bills of material for 135 core and custom items using 350 unique components. • Established procedures to streamline and standardize 100 production processes in order to ensure uniformity and quality control. • Performed all accounting functions using QuickBooks Premier 2008. Tasks included payroll and sales tax returns, A/R, A/P, order entry, journal entries, reconciliations, costing, budgeting and variance analysis. Minuteman Press, Crystal Lake, IL 1992 to 2007 General Manager for World’s Largest Printing Franchise Direct this company to profitability overseeing all facets of accounting, operations, sales, marketing, production, personnel management, budgets, client services and community relations. • Increased sales by 400% in first four years • Consistently operated at a 20% cost of goods sold when industry average was 30% and 25% was considered outstanding. • Reduced salary expense by 20% through use of technology. • Reduced employee turnover by 50%. • Generated owner compensation of 33% of gross sales. • Achieved 75% increase in customer loyalty measured through repeat business. • Established accounting system in QuickBooks to interface with franchise-provided estimating and invoicing software (MSS-90, MSS-2000 and Focus). • Performed all accounting functions; including payroll and returns, A/R, A/P, journal entries, reconciliations, costing, budgeting and variance analysis. • Set standards for technology usage, quality control, and customer relations. EDUCATION BA with honors, Major: Management, Minor: Accounting, GPA: 4.0 NATIONAL LOUIS UNIVERSITY, Wheeling, IL 1990 Six Sigma Black Belt training in process Dale Carnegie Leadership Training – 2004 Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce Leaders in Action School – 2002 Spanish Language Training Software Proficiencies: Microsoft Office, QuickBooks 2008, Adobe CS3, ACT CIVIC LEADERSHIP Mental Health Resource League for McHenry County, Inc. 2000 to 2007 President, First Vice President, and Board Member Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce, Crystal Lake, IL 2003 to 2008 Board Member The Referral Exchange, Crystal Lake, IL 1996 to 2007 President and Member AWARDS LUCI Award - The Business Journal - 1998 Leading Us In Commerce and Industry Award for Business Services Customer Service Award 1992,1998,2002 Minuteman Press International Sales Achievement Award 1992-2000 Minuteman Press International Business Process Expert / Efficiency Engineer / Financial Manager Team Leader / Quality Standard Architect English, conversational Spanish Illinois DM USA Chicago, IL 70 Wed, 2009-09-09 05:00 Permanent Full-time Vice President Donna Plunkett Thu, 1970-01-01 04:00 +01 815-790-2926 dlplunkett02@aol.com