Lincolnwood, Illinois, September 17, 2002 -- SyncMAPP Echo, an innovative new analytical technique offered by The Opus Group is a powerful resource for printers and trade service organizations requiring any of the following: An orderly transition to computer-to-plate or computer-to-press. A reliable correlation of proof and press sheet. Painless implementation of ICC color management. A valid comparison of their shop to industry standards. Consistently measurable shop standards. The ability to print by the numbers‚ on press. ISO 9000 compliance in the prepress area or the pressroom. The SyncMAPP Echo program consists of three analytical elements: Echo Plate, Echo Proof, and Echo Press. Customers may improve their operations by analyzing any or all of these elements, using self-administered tools which are analyzed by Opus Group personnel and returned with recommendations for improving operations. In announcing the SyncMAPP Echo program, Opus Group Director Jay Hanrahan commented: "The Opus Group Echo program enables printers -- regardless of their location -- to avail themselves of the latest in analytical tools permitting them to better serve their customers. Using the proven SyncMAPP Echo tools, printers anywhere in the world can gather data for analysis by The Opus Group. No plant visits are required, and production need not be disrupted.” The Opus Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of London Litho, a value added reseller specializing in the graphic arts industry. The Opus Group assists publishers, graphic designers, and print producers who demand the most effective use of color in print and related communications. For more information about London Litho and the Opus Group, log on to www.londonlitho.com, or call 847-679-4600.