Lincolnwood, Illinois, March 2001 Formation of The Opus Group, a consulting organization providing expertise to the worldwide graphic arts, communications, packaging, and printing industries, has been announced.  A wholly owned subsidiary of London Litho, Lincolnwood, Illinois, the group began operations in January 2001.  In announcing the new organization, London Litho president Eric London commented: Formation of The Opus Group is a natural progression in the graphic arts industry.  Print production today is technologically sophisticated, and those responsible for color consistency in packages or other printed products often need assistance in coordinating the efforts of graphic designers, prepress trade service organizations, and printers.  The Opus Group with vast color and operational experience across the entire spectrum of the printing process is extremely well qualified to help ensure color quality and consistency across diverse processes and equipment configurations. The Opus Group is headed by David Williams, who added: The Opus Group assists each client in determining the most effective application of the print technology available.  The initial Opus Group team includes the color management specialists, pressroom consultants, and electronic engineers who developed and have been implementing the London Litho Synclinal MAPPTM technology at customer sites since 1995.   Further information about Opus Group services are available by calling 847-679-4600, or at www.londonlitho.com.