Roswell, Ga.

Cleveland-based Proforma, a leading North American provider of graphic communications solutions, recently welcomed 10 new offices to its network.

Degrava Systems, Roswell, Ga., announced the appointment of two additional regional sales managers. Stephen Frazzano will serve as midwest sales manager. He has more than 20 years of experience in the printing and graphic arts industry, most recently with Océ Digital Printing Systems. Robert Anderson has accepted the position of western sales manager. Previously, Anderson held positions with Linotype-Hell, Scitex America, HP/Indigo, Kodak and most recently, with Océ Digital Printing Systems. For more information, visit www.degrava.com.

Degrava Systems, Roswell, Ga., introduced the Degrava DP 8500, an affordable, high-quality, simple solution for short-run and variable data printing of labels, tags and other narrow web applications. Featuring variable data and on-demand capabilities, the DP 8500 digital press handles up to 81⁄2" wide media with an 81⁄4" print image area, and is built around the award-winning OKI LED engine, a proven design with renowned reliability. The Degrava DP 8500 is a dry toner-based continuous system which prints on laser-approved converted and non-converted adhesive-backed paper and synthetic media, as well as tag stock up to nine point. Color calibration is automatic, and precise

Pressure-seal and other self-mailer products rule the marketplace By Eric Fiedler As the traditional mailer market matures, self-mailer sales are soaring. "The absolute major growth area for us is the pressure-seal product," said Deanna Day, product manager at Poser, Fairhope, Ala. "It really goes hand-in-hand with the decline of impact printers." The success of pressure-seal self-mailers can be attributed to savings in both money and time. Folding and stuffing aren't necessary, envelope costs are avoided, and a typical pressure-seal system is capable of preparing up to 10,000 11&Mac253; forms per hour. Richard Kuntz, president of GBF Graphics, Skokie, Ill., reported that his company's Securi-Seal3™ pressure-seal product is selling beyond

Friendly competitors share top honor By Janet R. Gross Being named the best in your field is an honor that many strive to achieve throughout their careers. Those chosen have made positive contributions to their industry, were crucial in their companies' growth and have earned the respect of their peers. The recipients of the Business Forms, Labels & Systems Gerald Bostwick Manufacturer of the Year Award are no exceptions to these criteria. Each year, a panel selects someone that they feel best typifies their manufacturing partner--someone who has demonstrated his or her commitment to the success of the industry through a series of