(SCHAUMBURG, IL) Although attendance was lighter than in previous years, with estimates of over 12,000 visitors, the mood at SGIA '09 in New Orleans was upbeat, and encouraging, according to David Rose, National Sales Manager, Sakurai Screen Press Systems.   "Sakurai had good traffic in our exhibit throughout the 3-day run of SGIA. Our presence and participation reinforced our leadership position in the marketplace and allowed us to showcase Sakurai screen technology and press offerings to customers and prospects alike.  We anticipate an improved business climate for the balance of the year and for 2010".   

Sakurai is the industry leader in screen press technology with over 5,000 presses installed worldwide, including more than 3,000 installations in the USA.  Sakurai ultra high precision screen cylinder presses are available in sizes from 20½" X 28½" to 48" X 63" and are exclusively distributed in the U.S. and Canada by Sakurai USA, backed by Sakurai customer support, service, parts and training.  For more information, contact David Rose, Tel. 847.490.9400 or email: [email protected]

SGIA 2010 is scheduled for October 13-15, 2010 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.