Tulsa, OK and Itasca, IL, September 9, 2008 - Xeikon, a division of Punch Graphix, today announced that Odyssey Digital Printing has selected the Xeikon 3300 for its short run label and custom packaging applications. Based in Tulsa, OK, Odyssey Digital Printing utilizes cutting-edge digital color solutions to meet and exceed its customer expectations. Odyssey’s customer base includes some of the best-known brands on the planet. The addition of the Xeikon 3300 will enable them to further differentiate themselves from their competition.

“Our main objective is to change the way customers view their printing experience, with convenience being the number one advantage”, says John Roberds, President, Odyssey Digital Printing, “A key factor in Odyssey’s growth has been the selection of Xeikon technology for our short run digital color applications. The unique features of the Xeikon technology enable us to meet the ever-changing requirements of our customers, be it a change in the format size of the finished application, substrates or quantities. Our customers can rely on us for delivering top-notch results.”

The Xeikon 3300, which was unveiled earlier this year at drupa 2008, is an extremely fast digital color label press, ideal for short to medium runs, just-in-time and on-the-fly jobs. The 3300 boasts a variety of features including:
A top speed of 63 feet per minute and a duty cycle of 2,300,000 feet per month
True 1200 dpi resolution and 1200 x 3600 dpi addressability with variable dot density
The capability to print four process colors plus a range of standard or custom spot colors (for maintaining brand integrity), opaque white (for creating a ‘no label look’ on transparent labels) and security toner (for anti-counterfeiting applications)
Substrate flexibility of format (7.9 in. to 13 in.), weight (27 lb text to 16-point board stock) and type (paper, paperboard, PP, PET, vinyl, co-extruded film and unsupported film) without the need for coating and pretreatment
Easy inclusion of metadata, such as sequential numbers or barcodes
Full rotary technology resulting in less waste, reduced costs and increased productivity
Eco-friendly dry toner technology with no VOC emissions

Odyssey has been a steadfast Xeikon customer and has judiciously utilized previous generations of both simplex and duplex Xeikon digital color presses. The format flexibility and reliability of Xeikon products have enabled the company to produce unique applications for its customers.“We are thrilled with our continued partnership with Odyssey,” says Michael V. Ring, VP of Sales & Chief Marketing Officer of Xeikon’s North American operations. “They are a prime example of a company that understands the value-proposition of digital color technology. Odyssey has carefully developed their applications and identified the technology solutions that most efficiently add value. We are happy to be a part of their continued success.”

For more information on Xeikon and Odyssey, and to see the Xeikon 3300 in action, please visit booth #6135 at Labelexpo Americas 2008.

About Odyssey
Based in Tulsa, OK, Odyssey Digital Printing utilizes cutting-edge digital color solutions to meet and exceed its customer expectations.Odyssey’s customer base includes some of the best-known brands on the planet.To learn more about Odyssey, please visit www.odysseyprint.com

About Xeikon
A pioneer in digital printing, Xeikon designs, develops and delivers high-end digital color printing systems for the global commercial, document printing and industrial market segments. These systems are composed of advanced web-fed printing engines using LED-array-based, dry toner electrophotography, open workflow software, exclusive toner and other consumables. Xeikon’s production and R&D operations are based in Belgium and its solutions are distributed and supported through a worldwide sales and service network. Xeikon is a division of Punch Graphix. For more information, visit www.xeikon.com

About Punch Graphix
Punch Graphix provides innovative, competitive and environmentally friendly imaging and printing solutions for the global graphics industry. Under the Xeikon brand name, Punch Graphix designs, develops and delivers high-end digital color printing systems, software and consumables for the commercial, document printing and industrial markets. Under the basysPrint brand, Punch Graphix designs, develops and delivers mid to high-end imaging systems for the offset prepress commercial markets. With a clear-minded focus on R&D, Punch Graphix is dedicated to customer satisfaction and aims to deliver cost-effective graphic excellence that goes beyond all expectations. For more information, visit www.punchgraphix.com

Additional Information
For more information, please contact:
Andy Dwivedi
Xeikon
+ 1 630-438-7932
aditya.dwivedi@xeikon.com
www.xeikon.com

Stacey Allaire
Matter Communications for Xeikon
+1 978-499-9250 x247
Xeikon@matternow.com
www.matternow.com