White Stone, VA, July 2002 -- The Research and Engineering Council of the Graphic Arts will once again hold its annual Critical Trends Breakfast at Graph Expo 2002, the upcoming graphic arts show in Chicago. The breakfast, to be held at 7:30 am on Monday, October 7, 2002, at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place adjacent to the exhibition hall, will feature a review of printing technology at the international industry trade show. Speakers will include representatives of major printing companies and industry consultants, and will be moderated by R&E Council Executive Committee member Robert Whitton. Commenting on the breakfast, R&E Council managing director Ronald L. Mihills said: "Industry leaders around the world regard Research and Engineering Council breakfasts at major graphic arts trade shows as important sources of information regarding new products and technological trends. At PRINT 01, the R&E Council Critical Trends Breakfast was attended by more than 340, who benefited from the timely synthesis of information we routinely provide. Corporate sponsorships for the breakfast are available." Reservations for the R&E Council Breakfast at Graph Expo 2002 may be obtained by calling the Council at 804-436-9922 or via Email at [email protected]. A reservation form and brochure describing the breakfast may be downloaded at www.recouncil.org. The Research & Engineering Council of the Graphic Arts Industry is dedicated to the education of printing industry personnel in the latest technologies and productivity improvement methods. The Council conducts seminars at which publishers, printers, educators, consultants and suppliers meet to share information and learn about leading edge technologies affecting the graphic arts industry. At three annual seminars-Pressroom, Bindery, and Digital Smart Factory-the latest technologies are reviewed in the context of actual print production. The Council also holds technology breakfasts at key industry trade shows, and an annual meeting highlighting critical trends in the graphic arts industry. Information regarding membership and seminars is available from the Council at 804-436-9922, at [email protected], or at www.recouncil.org.