Equipment manufacturers and suppliers to the flexographic printing industry have responded quickly to the announcement of a new flexo-focused exhibit area at the upcoming GRAPHIC ARTS THE CHARLOTTE SHOW 2003. The Graphic Arts Show Company (GASC) announced it will stage the first FLEXOTEK ShowcaseSM as part of the regional show that runs March 13-15 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC. Nearly 10,000 attendees and more than 225 exhibiting companies are expected. The first companies to book space in FLEXOTEK Showcase include: * Harper Corporation, a leader in anilox roll production and restoration for corrugated, wide web, narrow web and newspaper flexographic printing markets. * Max Daetwyler Corporation, maker of pressroom equipment, accessories, supplies and chemicals; * Printer's Service, Inc. (PRISCO), a leading national manufacturer and distributor of chemicals, blankets, and equipment for pressroom and finishing departments. * Prime UV Systems, which provides systems for coating, curing, drying and related processes. "The early response to the FLEXOTEK Showcase demonstrates that this new exhibit opportunity truly meets a need in the flexo community," said GASC President Regis J. Delmontagne. "The goal was to offer companies an economical way of putting their message in front of a superb regional industry audience, whether they were new to the industry, launching a new product, or simply wanted to reach out to new prospects. The FLEXOTEK Showcase is well on its way to delivering these values." FLEXOTEK Showcase will offer new exhibitors a fully furnished 6' x 8' exhibit space in a prominent area on the show floor. It's designed to be ideal for new exhibitors to gain a presence at the show without a huge investment in time, staff or funds. Each booth includes carpeting, a draped table for literature or demos of small equipment, a chair, wastebasket and basic electrical service, all for a fixed price of only $900. Exhibitors already taking exhibit space on the floor can receive one of these Showcase exhibits for their flexo-specific offerings at no charge. More information about GRAPHIC ARTS THE CHARLOTTE SHOW can be found by visiting www.charlotteshow.com