Two Océ digital print systems win honors at Graph Expo® show

New Océ ColorStream™ 10000 and Océ VarioPrint® 6250 systems recognized for compelling innovation

CHICAGO, USA, 19 September, 2007 — Océ, a global leader in digital document management and delivery, announces that two Océ digital print systems were honored at the recent 2007 Graph Expo show in Chicago. Graph Expo is one of the printing industry's most important events. Attendees number in the tens of thousands over the four-day event. The Océ ColorStream 10000 full color digital press was named a "MUST SEE 'EM®" winner, while the Océ VarioPrint 6250 single pass duplex system, a 2006 MUST SEE 'EM winner, received an Encore award this year.

The MUST SEE 'EMS product and technology recognition program is conducted as part of the EXECUTIVE OUTLOOK® Conference to call attention to specific products that are so compelling that Graph Expo 2007 attendees must see them during their tours of the show.  

"Candidates were selected from over 600 exhibitors and 6,600 products. Qualified nominees came down to 150  final selections, 29 Must See 'ems, 41 Work-a-Looks, plus 11 Encore Award recipients," said Bill Lamparter, President of PrintCom Consulting and Chairman of the EXECUTIVE OUTLOOK Conference. "Selections were made by 16 top consultants and trade magazine editors. As a winner, Océ is in very select company."
 
"Our technology continues to lead the industry and provide our customers with solutions that are beyond the ordinary. MUST SEE 'EM recognition validates our outstanding offerings for the Graphic Arts marketplace," said Guy Broadhurst, Vice President, Product Marketing, Océ North America, Inc., Commercial Print Division. Developed specifically for the Graphic Arts market, the new Océ ColorStream 10000 press (www.oceusa.com/flexibility) delivers full-process color with the quality levels required to meet virtually every color requirement. A compelling aspect is the ability to switch to monochrome output at the black and white price point, not at the color cost.
 
Broadhurst added, "We are especially proud to have been honored for the second year in a row. Winning an Encore designation for the VarioPrint 6250 highlights the staying power of this breakthrough technology." Powered by revolutionary Océ Gemini Instant Duplex technology, the Océ VarioPrint 6000 family positions Graphic Arts operations users for new services and revenue streams. With state-of-the-art paper handling options and simultaneous duplexing, Océ VarioPrint 6000 digital presses are affordable, comprehensive cut-sheet solutions for a wide range of documents.    

For further information, please contact:

Nick Gale
Manager Media Relations
Océ Technologies
Tel.: +31.77.359.5628
Email: nick.gale@oce.com