Andover, Mass.

Reid Graphics has purchased an HP Indigo WS6000 Digital Press, marking the first time the company will be equipped to print the majority of its work on digital presses.

Standard Finishing Systems, Andover, Mass., has named graphic arts industry veteran Stephen Hosford national sales manager. Hosford is a seasoned sales professional with more than 25 years of print industry experience. He has a strong background helping graphic arts equipment dealers reach their full sales potential, and in-the-field experience with print industry customers of all sizes. “Standard is poised for further strong growth, as our world-class suppliers Horizon and Hunkeler continue rolling-out the innovative new products we saw at drupa,” said Hosford. “Our dealer network and sales team have an exciting opportunity to help customers increase postpress productivity and drive real savings with highly

Standard Finishing Systems, Andover, Mass., added four industry veterans to its field sales team. Peter Coccorese, field sales manager, Northeast region, has been selling bindery and related equipment—including Horizon finishing products—since 1984. Field sales manager, Mid-Atlantic region Bruce Beiderman brings more than 26 years of graphic arts experience to his new role, having most recently worked for AB Dick and Presstek. Steve Martinez, field sales manager, South/Central region, has held various technical and sales positions for more than 23 years. Jim Wynigear, field sales manager, Southwest region, has 33 years of commercial print, bindery and digital finishing experience, ranging from technical service to sales.

Standard Finishing Systems, Andover, Mass., was recognized at this year’s ON DEMAND Conference & Exposition—held May 15-18 at Philadelphia’s Convention Center—with the Best of Show award in the Bindery/Finishing category for the Standard Horizon BQ-470 Perfect Binder. The new binder features end-to-end automation, color touch-screen control, and interchangeable glue tanks for application flexibility. BERTL, the independent research firm focused on digital imaging, partnered with the ON DEMAND Conference & Exposition to produce the awards program. BERTL’s Dave Sweetnam, vice president of research and content development; Karl Rudisill, director, digital production division; and Rich McAllister, senior solutions and market analyst, acted as award judges.

Hunkeler, Andover, Mass., will host InnovationDays from Feb. 14 to 17 in Lucerne, Switzerland, where international professionals specializing in print-on-demand, data centers, mailroom, Web finishing and paper waste disposal will see live demonstrations of the latest paper processing solutions and applications. The event will take place at the Lucerne Trade Fair Complex on the shores of Lake Lucerne. The bi-annual showcase, now in its sixth year, was organized in partnership with leading digital printing and inserting companies, with more than 60 companies participating. The event will showcase technology premiers, with a broad range of live applications that span the full spectrum of digital printing and

David Oram has joined the Standard Finishing Systems, Andover, Mass., sales team as folder specialist, and will provide folding applications and technical expertise for dealers and end-users. Prior to joining Standard Finishing Systems, Oram worked for two major folder manufacturers and has more than 25 years of experience in the graphic arts industry. Standard Finishing Systems, a division of Standard Duplicating Machines Corporation, is a supplier of print finishing systems and reprographic equipment. The company markets its products through an independent dealer network and a direct sales team in the United States and Canada. For more information, call (877)

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