TORRANCE, Calif. U.S.A. (September 3, 2002) -- Organizations in the banking and finance, insurance, government, healthcare, utilities, commercial printing, and manufacturing sectors will have a chance to see the latest in Electronic Document Systems (EDS) trends and technology at Xplor 2002, the 23rd Global Conference & Exhibit, set to take place Oct. 27 - Oct. 30, 2002 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Sponsored by Xplor International, the worldwide electronic document systems association, the exhibit features top EDS technology products and services for business communications, and will attract more than 5,000 professionals from over 40 countries. This year's conference theme is "Know your Industry, Succeed in your Business." With more than 60,000 square feet of exhibit space already reserved by premier document technology companies, the show floor will be alive with nearly 100 exhibitors that represent every component of an EDS solution. Many of these exhibiting companies will be offering new solutions and making important company announcements. "Xplor 2002 is the premiere forum for accessing the latest solutions, products and services for enterprise document and printing communications," said William McCalpin, EDP, general manager of Xplor International. "It's a one-stop shop for an organization's document and printing needs, from supplies to software and hardware technologies, and is the ultimate resource for getting hands-on experience with the products and tools that are key in reaching and retaining customers." Scheduled to exhibit at Xplor 2002: A&V Printing; ABA, Inc.; activePDF, Inc.; Adobe Systems Inc.; Anchor Software, LLC; Argos Environmental Corporation; ASE Technologies, Inc.; Atlas Software; Axode; Barr Systems Inc.; Bell & Howell; BMC Software; Böwe Systec Inc.; Carreker Corporation; C.P. Bourg, Inc.; Cincom; Collins Ink Corporation; COPI (Computer Output Print & Internet); Day International Inc., Digital Image Transfer Products; Document Processing Technology; Document Sciences Corporation; Docu-Options, LLC; Duplo USA Corporation; Elixir Technologies Corporation; Emtex Limited; Enterprise Group (A Weyerhauser Business); Exstream Software, Inc.; Formscan; Gandlake Software Limited; Glue-Fold Corporation; GMC Software Technology Inc.; Group 1 Software; Gunther International Ltd.; Heidelberg; Hewlett-Packard Company; High Volume Printing; HT S.r.l; Hunkeler; IBM Printing Systems Division; IKON Office Solutions; In-Plant Printer; In Plant Graphics/NAPCO; IPMA; Instant InfoSystems; inTelmail USA Inc.; ISIT.com; Italian Trade Commission; Kern International, Inc.; Kirk Rudy, Inc.; LEGATO; Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc.; Lytrod Software; Mail-Gard; MAIL: The Journal of Comunication Distribution; MeadWestvaco Envelope Product Group; Melissa Data; Metavante Corporation; MICROPLEX; Microscan Systems, Inc.; Mohawk Paper Mills, Inc.; MPI Technologies, Inc.; Multiscan Corporation; Neopost Inc., USA; Nipson; Objectiva Software Solutions; Océ Printing Systems USA Inc.; Opex Corporation; OPserver, Inc.; Optical Image Technology, Inc. (OIT); Option Software Systems, Inc.; Outputlinks.com; PFE International, Inc.; Pitney Bowes; Polydel Corporation; Print On Demand; PrintSoft; RDM Corporation; Rochester Software Associates (RSA); Roll Systems; R.P. Fedder Corporation; Scitex Digital Printing, Inc.; Sefas Innovation; Solimar Systems, Inc.; Standard Finishing Systems; Stralfors Inc.; StreamServe; SurplusMagTapes.com; Systemware, Inc.; Tension Envelope Corporation; Tru-Tech, A Division of Inland Paperboard and Packaging, Inc.; Versari USA; Vestcom; Videk Inc.; West Products Company; Whittier Mailing Products; Xerox Corporation and XLPrint Software. Xplor 2002 attendees will gain exposure to intense learning, networking and brainstorming about best practices and document technologies including digital printing and publishing, e-business, 1:1 marketing, customer relationship management, mailing, knowledge management, content management, and emerging technologies. Additional Information To register or for updates on Xplor 2002, the 23rd Global Electronic Document Systems Conference & Exhibit, visit http://www.xplor.org, e-mail [email protected], or call +1-310-791-9521.