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John Shane to Assess Western Imaging Markets at AIF Singapore


Recharge Asia Magazine to Host 2nd Annual Event

(Weymouth, MA) April 9, 2007...John Shane, Director of the Communication Supplies Consulting Service at InfoTrends, will appear at the at the Second Annual Asian Imaging Forum (AIF) in Singapore (June 15 – 16). InfoTrends is a leading worldwide consulting firm for the digital imaging and document solutions industry. Mr. Shane will address the latest trends and developments in the European and U.S. office imaging markets.

Shane is a well-known expert on all-in-one toner cartridges, the cartridge recycling industry, and the world toner industry. He has conducted extensive research to track trends related to inkjet cartridges, refills, and compatibles. “AIF offers an exciting opportu-nity to meet and learn from corporations worldwide that provide the tone, ink, and raw ma-terials that are used in the tone and ink making process,” Shane commented. “I am excited to be a part of the program and to share InfoTrends’ perspective on the Western markets.”

AIF, produced by Recharge Asia Magazine,  immediately precedes the inaugural RechargExpo (June 17-19), an imaging Exposition that is expected to attract thousands of visitors from many countries in the Asia Pacific Region as well as the Western nations.

Director Sunny Sun noted, “The new trade show, held June 17 to 19 at the giant Suntec International Convention & Exhibition Center, will complement AIF 2007, but most important is the optimum location of RechargExpo that makes it so unique and accessible for all Asian companies in the imaging industry.”

Conference Chair Graham J. Galliford, a world-renowned consultant to the imaging industry, observed, “East meets West at these two special events. Here, Asian producers will again welcome their Western counterparts from the vast markets of the United States, Europe, and Latin America.”

In 2006, the event’s inaugural year, AIF was an immediate success, drawing about 150 participants. They came from Asian toner, OPC drum, ink jet ink and imaging hard-ware manufacturers in China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Tai-wan and Thailand. Many also came from from Europe, the United Kingdom, and the United States. This year, more Registrants are expected from all of these countries as well as other nations in South America and the Middle East.

AIF 2007 coincides with the RechargExpo 2007 trade show for the imaging industry, an event that will likely attract thousands of visitors from OEM and aftermarket firms.

For most Asians, Singapore is a prized destination for a number of reasons: It is a clean, safe and peaceful venue where both Chinese and English languages are spoken. It is the world’s fourth largest foreign exchange trading center after London, New York City and Tokyo; and, it has been rated as the most business-friendly economy in the world.

Singapore is also a favored destination for these nationals because its assimilated  population includes Chinese (76.8%), Malaysian (13.9%), and Indian (7.9%) citizens.

The island-state Singapore derives its name from the Malay words singa (lion) and pura (city). Bartenders recognize the city’s world famous Raffles hotel as the home of the Singapore Sling many of these concoctions will likely be consumed during RechargExpo 2007!

Here is a tentative outline of the two-day Forum:

Friday, June 15

  • Keynote Address: The World of Cartridge Remanufacturing: Past, Present & Future
    Mr. Art Diamond, President, Diamond Research Corporation
  • Session 1: OEM & Aftermarket Chips: Development, Usage, Future Outlook
    Mr. Chad Golden, Director, Strategic Business Development, Static Control Components, Inc
  • Session 2: New Toner Technologies & How They Will Affect Cartridge Remanufacturing
    Mr. Graham J. Galliford, President, Galliford Consulting & Marketing
  • Session 3: Color & Polyester Toners: Current Status & Future Outlook
    Dr. Ian Nielsen, International Development Manager, Coates Electrographics
  • Session 4: Intellectual Property Pitfalls in the Western World
    Mr. Edward F. O’Connor, Esq., The Eclipse Group
  • Session 5:  Pigmented & Lightfast Dye Based Inks – A Challenge to the Aftermarket
    Mr. Rob Baydo, Technical Director, Sensient Imaging Technologies
  • Session 6:  Wax for Digital Printing
    Ms. Elizabeth Yuan, Senior Research Chemist, Baker Petrolite
  • Session 7:  Pigments for Wide Format Ink Jet Applications: Trends & Challenges
    Mr. Markus Kleinert, Marketing Manager, Clariant Corporation
  • Session 8: Ink Jet Ink Formulation
    Mr. Eric Johnson, Technical Director, Rohm & Haas

Saturday, June 16

  • Session 9: Remanufacturing Market Trends: Where Are We Headed?
    Mr. Luke Goldberg, Senior Vice President, Future Graphics
  • Session 10: Market Size & Structure: Asia
    Mr. Yukio Yamamoto, President, Data Supply Inc., Japan
  • Session 11:  Market Size & Structure: Europe & USA
    Mr. John Shane, Director, InfoTrends
  • Session 12:  Anti-Counterfeit Product Issues
    Mr. Allen Westerfield, President, Imaging Supply Coalition (ISC)
  • Session 13:  Cartridge Manufacturing & Remanufacturing in China
    *Speaker: TBA
  • Session 14:  Manufacturing Toner in India
    Mr. Sushil Jain, Chairman & Managing Director, India Toner & Developer, Ltd.
  • Session 15:  Advances in Grinding, Classifying, and Shaping Technology for Color Toners
    Mr. Alexander Auer, Sales Manager Asia, Hosokawa Alpine AG
  • Session 16: PANEL DISCUSSION: On Chips, Cores, Color & Other Crucial Issues
    Moderator: Art Diamond, President, Diamond Research Corporation

RechargExpo 2007 Singapore
According to Ms. Sunny Sun, “As of this moment, about 90% of the Suntec Exhibit Hall’s floor space has already been sold out to suppliers  from all over the world.  In addi-tion to the 110 booths leased to date an important series of cartridge remanufacturing ses-sions is scheduled. These training demonstrations will bring technicians and supervisors up to speed on the latest techniques, procedures, standards, and components being used by Western rechargers.”

EXPO Admission is free to AIF Singapore 2007 Registrants and to holders of com-plimentary tickets enclosed in Recharge Asia Magazine issues for February through June 2007. Admission without this official ticket is USD$40, or $60 SGD (Singapore dollars), or 300 Chinese Yuan. Among the products featured will be toners, inks, toner resins, pig-ments, dyes, plant equipment, printers, copiers, and other imaging hardware.

All admissions--by certificate, AIF attendance, cash or credit card payment--include free admission to the series of cartridge remanufacturing training classes held at the Suntec site during RechargEXPO Singapore 2007.

About RechargeAsia
RechargeAsia, Ltd. is a publishing and event management organization that fo-cuses on the imaging industry. With its roots in China, the company’s magazine has at-tracted many writers, advertisers, and subscribers, growing from its first issue in April 2004 to a 150-page monthly publication in less than three years.

RechargeAsia Magazine publishes breaking news, in-depth features, product re-leases, company profiles and how-to manuals. With its focus on the fast-growing Asian market, it is distributed in many countries around the world, and in two languages: English and Chinese. It is read by the industry's leading manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, parts suppliers, and research organizations.

The monthly publication covers the entire aftermarket industry, bringing East and West closer together for the exchange of new products, technology, business information, and outsourcing needs.

About InfoTrends
InfoTrends, a Questex Company, is a leading wordwide market research and stra-tegic consulting firm for the digital imaging and document solutions industry. InfoTrends provides research analysis, forecasts, and advice to help clients understand market trends, identify opportunities, and develop strategies to growth their businesses. Additional infor-mation about InfoTrends is available on the Web at www.infotrends.com

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