April 06 2004 – At this June’s NEXPO in Washington DC, Goss International will be focusing on creating value for its customers through its enhancements and upgrades program, as well as new product offerings. Through applied technology that brings real benefits to customers, the company will feature the latest developments to its press technology as well as its press enhancements range. David Stamp, Global Marketing Director for Goss comments, “We have many products to offer our customers, both new and existing, in the Americas and it is our aim to offer exactly what the customer wants, when he wants it. We offer a wide range of new press systems plus a full range of enhancement products, to benefit and provide the most cost-effective solutions to today’s publishing challenges.” Highlights of the Goss International NEXPO booth include: Goss Community - one of the most successful presses in the world, it is now available in web-widths up to the new 40” size, providing maximum flexibility for regional titles and contract printers. The Community press is rated at up to 35,000 copies per hour, while the Magnum press can operate at speeds up to 40,000 copies per hour. Both have the latest in automation features, folder and controls console. “The Goss Community press has continued to show great success worldwide. Its new web-width makes it even more flexible and its ease of upgrade make it ideal not only for new press investments but also for tower additions to existing presses, including competitor presses,“ said David Stamp. Goss Lifetime Support Services - Goss International offers a global range of Lifetime Support Services throughout the life of a customer’s press system. These capabilities include parts, service, enhancements and training. Goss ENHANCE - under the Goss ENHANCE brand name, Goss offers a wide range of productivity enhancements including inker, printing unit, folder and reelstand upgrades: Goss DigiRail Inker - available on new Goss presses and as a retrofit to older presses, the Goss DigiRail Inker is a highly acclaimed, award winning digital inking system. A highly accurate, low waste inker for web offset presses, user benefits include minimum start-up waste, RIP pre-setting accuracy, increased ink mileage, consistent repeatability of pre-sets and press cleanliness. Goss Controls Console – an important upgrade designed to make existing Goss presses even easier and more efficient to use. Goss Control Console upgrades are available for a wide range of press enhancement projects. Goss Parts - Goss Parts capability is backed by a 24-hour, 365-day business service with fast response, tracking of customer parts orders, plus fast shipment and delivery. Other Goss Lifetime Support Services include press audits, press service plans and training programs, further details of which will be available at NEXPO in Washington. “Goss International has a long-term focus on ‘Innovation for Business’ and we have expanded our product offering to allow for both new press business and for aftermarket upgrades of existing presses. There are lots of opportunities for the American market on the Goss booth at this years’ NEXPO and we are sure to attract a great deal of attention,” David Stamp concludes. Goss International is the main sponsor of the NEXPO Welcome Reception on Saturday June 19th. Goss staff will be available throughout the show to discuss any press requirements, Goss’ 24/7 lifetime support services, press additions and the global Goss ENHANCE program. Please visit us on booth #2703