Orlando, Florida– June 28, 2005– The Printing Association of Florida today announced a significant exhibitor confirmation for their Print Management Conference held July 28-30, 2005 at the Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando, a Loews Hotel. In just two short weeks, over twenty companies have reserved booth space for the first time Graphics of the Future exposition and conference organizers fully expect a sold-out exhibit floor. Now in its eighteenth year, the Printing Association of Florida’s annual Print Management Conference provides the graphic arts industry of Florida with a one-of-a-kind networking, marketing and educational event. .“Graphic arts is Florida’s number one manufacturing industry and employs over 81,000 residents annually,” said Michael H. Streibig, president of the Printing Association of Florida. “As the industry changes, our annual event continue to grow, evidenced by the recent addition of the Graphics of the Future exposition—we’re excited at the early results.” To date, the eighteenth annual Print Management Conference will host exhibits from AB Dick, a Presstek Company, Albor & Associates, Announcement Converters, Clear Choice Laminating, EFI, ExactBind Corporation, Graphic Communications World, Hamada & Baum (represented by International Printing Aids), KBA, Komori America Corporation SE, Konik Equipment Technology & Supplies, Mac Papers, Inc., MAN Roland North America, MGI USA, Inc. Digital Printing and Finishing Equipment, Palm Bay Trading, Pond Investments, Rapid Graphix, RDW Environmental, United Insurance Company, Ltd., Van Dyne Crotty, Xerox Corporation, xpedx and Xplor International. The early popularity of the exposition can be accredited to demand from both the PAF members and Graphics of the Americas’ exhibitors who see the mid-summer conference as a unique marketing and networking opportunity. The addition of the Graphics of the Future exposition completes a series of successful events creating a networking and educational exchange between printers and industry suppliers. The Print Industry Summit will also be held in the same hall as the exposition, ensuring a healthy flow of traffic for visitors looking for the latest graphic arts solutions. For more information on the event, attendance, sponsorship, or to exhibit, please contact Anne Gaither, Director of Education, Programs and Events at (407) 240-8009, email at [email protected], or visit The Print Association of Florida’s web site at http://www.pafgraf.org/Downloads.aspx.