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A seminal figure in the rise of the company to its pre-eminent role in the graphic arts industry he proved to be a hit with the black-tie crowd in his talk on Japan’s new business climate.

Catching up with someone he regards as a long-time friend was Phil Chambers, managing director of Fuji Xerox (Australia).

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The tom-toms are beating ever louder as PacPrint draws nearer. Latest take on the show is that there are exhibitors from 11 countries taking stands. Countries represented include Brazil, Germany, India, Singapore and Italy, as well as China, Hong Kong and New Zealand. In 2001 visitors were welcomed from more than 20 different countries and the 2005 Board anticipates the number to be greater this year as companies diversify across the region.


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GASAA's latest 10-second pop-up survey of the graphic arts industry comes up with the figures that 89.6% of respondents were now using some form of broadband internet service for business use. Just on 10% remained with a dial-up service.

68% of all users had ADSL internet connections, 16% were using cable access, with only 5% currently using wireless services. None of the respondent to the quick GASAA poll were using Satellite services for internet and file transfer.


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Lots happening people-wise in Brisbane. Virginia-based business Scanlon Printing has consolidated its position as a Queensland leader in print management with the appointment of Debbie Luttgens (pictured) as sales manager. Luttgens brings over 30 years experience from printing and publishing industries in Europe, the USA and Australia.

During more than two decades working for international printing giant Conde Nast Publications in the UK, Luttgens’ she has handled the publication and circulation of well-known titles including Vogue, House & Garden, Vanity Fair and Tatler.

More recently, Queensland Sales Manager for Inprint, Luttgens said she needed little convincing when the opportunity to join Scanlon Printing was presented.


Also entering the fray in the northern capital is Louise Sykes (left). She’s joining specialist prepress supplier, CyraChrome, which is expanding its presence in Queensland. Based in Brisbane, Louise will be looking after sales and technical support for the entire range of CyraChrome prepress products with a particular focus on the ColorTuner proofing and colour management system.

“I am a former customer of CyraChrome and a long time user of ColorTuner so I know what it is like from the client’s perspective. I am able to talk to users on their level and address their needs,” said Louise.

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Here’s something to keep an eye out for . . . Kristina Holdorf and her company, Urban Fresh, are negotiating with SCS (Scientific Certification Systems) to bring FCS Chain of Custody Certification to Australia. This will enable buyers to ensure the paper they are purchasing comes from sustainable forests. It’s something that is long overdue here.


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And finally . . . here’s piece of nostalgia for confession, girls who kiss and tell, and young love.

There once was a religious young woman who went to confession. Upon entering the confessional she said, "Forgive me Father, for I have sinned."

The priest said, "Confess your sins and be forgiven."

The young woman said, "Last night my boyfriend made mad passionate love to me seven times."

The priest thought long and hard and then said, "Squeeze seven lemons into a glass and then drink the juice."

The young woman asked, "Will this cleanse me of my sins?"

"No, but it will wipe the smile off your face!"