Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom; (June 17, 2008) -MetalFX Technology-a Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corporation subsidiary-has completed certification of pressroom trainers in its popular metallic printing software.  The following individuals have undergone factory training in the software and how to successfully print using MetalFX.  They are available to take printers through the necessary steps for using this exciting metallic printing technique.
 
Matthew Condon
Fuji Professional Services
Fujifilm Graphic Systems
630-259-7137
www.fujifilmgs.com
 
Ron Ellis
Ron Ellis Consulting
603-498 -4553
www.ronellisconsulting.com

Dan Gillespie
The Color Geek
717-475-9007
www.colorgeek.com
 
Mark Leute
Hostmann-Steinberg
717-267-1811
www.hostmann-steinberg.net  

Greg Radencic
PIA/GATF
412-741-6860
www.gain.net  
 
Sarah Reitman
Schawk
513-569-9900
www.schawk.com

Joe Suffoletto
PIA/GATF
412-741-6860
www.gain.net
 
Terry Wyse
Wise Consul
704-843-0858

Discussing the certification program, MetalFX Vice-President Americas Mark Geeves commented: "Although printing metallics with the MetalFX process is significantly easier than printing conventional metallics, the process is counterintuitive to many press operators.  These independent pressroom color consultants can assist printers in making the transition to the MetalFX process.  Many certified MetalFX trainers are also fully trained in the G7 color process-thus ensuring that they are familiar with the latest pressroom color techniques."
 
MetalFX, a recent Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corporation acquisition, is a universal process and spot metallic color system that allows millions of metallic colors to be printed, all by adding only the one base silver ink to the usual CMYK mix. Ciba Specialty brings more than 40 years of experience in color matching to the worldwide graphic arts, paints, plastics, fibers and ceramic industries.