HAN e-Newsletter Issue February 2007

Welcome to the first Heidelberg e Newsletter for 2007, we took a break in January and used the month off to bring you an expanded February issue packed with stories, information and tips.

At the top of the list, and the top of this page is the Australian Women in Print initiative. Building on the success of events staged in New Zealand for the past 10 years by Printing Industries New Zealand, Heidelberg have brought the initiative across the Tasman. Click on the link to read more about the networking events planned for March, aimed at women from all walks of life in the industry. Don't miss out on the 'Women in Print' Inaugural Dinners - register today to participate an evening of networking, fun and fine food and wine at a capital city near you.

As well as local stories we have a couple from the UK. The one about UK printers optimism being at an all time high particularly caught our eye. On the back of Ashes induced depression, things must be pretty good for the UK industry to be so up beat. Seems there may be some parallels to our market surrounding continued consolidation, so lets hope this translates into improved margins as it has done in the UK in recent times.

Lastly, can I draw your attention to two things, Online Shop and Printex. Heidelberg's online shop for consumables products will be launched in early April and you can pre-register to be one our first online shoppers by clicking the link on the below right. Remember that the Printex Exhibition at Darling Harbour Sydney is on at the end of May in conjunction with the National Print Awards. Shown in this part of world for the first time Heidelberg will feature the Speedmaster SM52 Anicolor technology ( see Anicolor - Technology Innovator) along with the new entry level Suprasetter A52, A3 format CtP device. Mark 24th to 26th May in your diary.

Best regards,
Glenn Plummer
General Manager - Marketing & Product management

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