Western Springs, IL, July 2001 Centurfax, manufacturer of the Centurfax Digital DotMeter® product line distributed exclusively in North America by GRIPdigital—has been named Supplier of the Year by the British Printing Industries Federation. Centurfax was awarded the prestigious BPIF gold medal on June 14 by John Brazier, chairman of PICON, the award sponsor. The Supplier of the Year competition evaluates each company against specific criteria, including the extent to which products supplied meet the needs and expectations of the customer, the market expertise provided, and post-sale issues such as training and product support. Noting the award, GRIPdigital president Greg Imhoff commented: "In Great Britain, as in North America, the printing industry has noted the quality and innovation of the Centurfax product line, as well as the ongoing product support and service which accompanies the product. Printers and trade service organizations around the world recognize the value of Centurfax products by specifying the Digital DotMeter® as the preferred tool for ensuring the quality of computer to plate output in both offset and flexo applications." GRIPdigital is the exclusive distributor in North and South America for the Centurfax Digital DotMeter® product line and for Ugra products. Headed by color expert Greg Imhoff, the company specializes in color hardware and software solutions for the graphic arts industry. For detailed information about GRIPdigital and the Centurfax Digital DotMeter® product line or Ugra products, contact the company at 708-588-1150, via Email at [email protected], or on the web at www.GRIPdigital.com.