(WEST CHICAGO, IL) Independent Graphic Services, Inc. which marks its 10th anniversary this year will highlight its full range of press services, replacement parts, press remarketing programs and introduce new press accessories and consumables in its Booth Number 3284 at Graph Expo ‘06 in Chicago. IGS 10th Anniversary (photo and caption to follow during Graph Expo) Independent Graphic Services, Inc. will celebrate its 10th anniversary with an Oktoberfest cruise for customers during Graph Expo ‘06. The company was founded in 1996 by Peter Schwarz, who is currently IGS President. PRESS REMARKETING PROGRAMS Utilizing its worldwide resources, Independent Graphic Services Inc. now offers sheetfed press remarketing agreements to printing companies with presses to sell, or to locate the ideal used sheetfed press to match the required specifications and budget. IGS can also store, relocate, install and provide asset protection/ preventative maintenance programs for presses. See partial list of available uses presses at www.igs-usa.com ELKALUB LUBRICANTS Independent Graphic Services, Inc has introduced Elkalub LFC 1068 HIGH-Performance Press oils in 200 liter (55 gallon) containers – at competitive prices. Elkalub Lubricants increase machinery lifetime due to optimum protection against wear and extend the manufacturer’s oil change interval by 50%. IGS also offers the complete line of Elkalub High performance lubricants, grease, sprays and anti-corrosion inhibitors. TEKON IANK DISTRIBUTIOIN SYSTEMS FROM IGS Independent Graphic Services, Inc. is the exclusive distributor for TEKON High-Performance Ink Pumps and Ink Leveler systems for use with sheetfed, newspaper and web offset presses for increased productivity in the pressroom. TEKON pneumatic ink pumps provide a non-stop ink supply to your presses from any available size bulk container, from 55 gallon drums, totes or even tanker trucks instead of cans and buckets. These ink pumps work with multiple presses to reduce ink waste, labor costs and cleaning times by centralizing ink distribution network for your plant. TEKON Ink leveler systems allow fully automatic ink dispensing and monitoring in ink fountains and remote visualization of the ink handling system via the Internet. HIGH-PERFORMANCE COATING BLADES IGS has added the Durablade High-performance doctor blade to its line-up of press accessories. This ceramic tipped steel blade with an enhanced working edge requires no run-in time and provides constant quality throughout its lifetime. The tip wears slowly and evenly, resulting in fewer blade changes and less press downtime. Blades are available in standard ceramic tip material and in both standard steel and stainless steel and in widths from 10 to 98.mm (0.39- 3.86”).