FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 14, 2004
Scanvec Amiable soft proofing solutions include GretagMacbeth's new Eye-One Display 2
New Windsor, NY; October 14, 2004 - Scanvec Amiable (OTCBB:SVECF)a leading provider of complete professional software solutions from design to product for the sign making and large format digital printing industries, and GretagMacbeth, a worldwide technology leader in color management solutions for the
graphic arts, creative, and photographic imaging markets, announce that they have entered into an extended partnership to offer the new GretagMacbeth Eye-One Display 2 as a component of Scanvec Amiable's soft proofing solutions. The latest release of the successful FlexiSIGN-PRO and select PhotoPRINT products include soft proofing capabilities and therefore provide a strong competive edge to Scanvec Amiable. Eye-One Display 2 was recently introduced at Photokina in Cologne, Germany where it received outstanding ratings within its class, as well as in many recent industry forums.
"Soft proofing, although new to the sign market, is a critical factor in digital
printing", states Danny Harel, Vice President of Marketing for Scanvec Amiable. "As the
recongnized leader in the sign and screen market space, we feel it is critical to
anticipate our end users needs and provide them solutions now to help increase their
bottom line. Therefore, the need for accurate color proofing will only grow and that is
why we are moving forward with this focus."
"Few applications employ the monitor profile created for Windows and used for soft
proofing", points our Mark Geeves, Vice President of Global Business Development.
"Scanvec Amiable will not only pioneer this in the sign and screen markets, but they will
join the few that support this workflow in the graphics market. This, combined with the
signifcant advancements incorporated into the Eye-One Display 2 solution, such as
user-defined luminance settings for best match of different monitors, and unmatched
calibration speed, will be major advantages for soft proofing in screen and sign printing
production."
"GretagMacbeth and Scanvec Amiable have enjoyed a successful partnership since 2002 and we are excited to be able to extend this to include our newest member of the Eye-One
family," concludes Mark Geeves.
About Eye-One Display 2
Eye-One Display 2 is a color management solution for calibrating and profiling LCD and
CRT displays. It is the first true "one button" color management solution for DDC/CI
compliant monitors and also has the ability to measure ambient light to verify viewing
conditions. This sleek, compact colorimeter provides the fastest measurements for quick
profiling, highest repeatability for consistent calibration and profiling results and higher sensitivity in dark areas resulting in better control in shadow detail and a more
neutral gray scale. The newest Eye-One Match 3.0 software's easy-to-use interface
provides an Easy Mode for great results with a few simple clicks, plus an Advanced Mode
for experienced users to achieve individual and best possible monitor calibration.
About FlexiSIGN and PhotoPRINT
Scanvec Amiable's Flexi(tm) FAMILY 7.5 offers sign making businesses innovative tools
with very profitable results. By integrating finely tuned technology with years of
feedback from sign making partners and users, Flexi FAMILY 7.5 maintains its status as
the number one choice for dependable, feature-rich sign making software with
uncompromising quality.
Serving the large format printing industry, PhotoPRINT(tm) FAMILY 4 introduces numerous
technological breakthroughs, raising the bar on performance, quality and affordability.
By combining innovative technology with unmatched ease-of-use, users are guaranteed to
quickly master the power of PhotoPRINT 4 and maximize the productivity o f their wide
format printing business.
Availability and Distribution
Scanvec Amiable will offer the Eye-One Display 2 immediately through its worldwide
reseller network, which is currently selling the Eye-One Pro Spectrophotometer for use
with its ICC profiling package. Information on how to aquire either the new Eye-One
Display 2 or the Eye-One Pro is available directly from Scanvec Amiable representatives
and on their website at www.scanvecamiable.com.
About GretagMacbeth
GretagMacbeth is a worldwide technological leader of color management solutions for
graphic arts, photography, digital imaging, paints, plastics, apparel, textiles and
automotive, among other industries. The company, part of Amazys Holding AG headquartered
in Regensdorf, Switzerland, maintains offices in the Americas, Europe and Asia.
GretagMacbeth trains and supports customers worldwide and is an ISO 9001- certified
company. For additional information in the United States and Canada, please call 845-565-7660, in Europe, please call +41 1 842 24 00 or visit our websites at www.gretagmacbeth.com or www.i1color.com.
About Scanvec Amiable
Scanvec Amiable is recognized as a global leader in providing complete, professional
software solutions from design to production for the sign making, digital printing,
screen-printing and CNC machining industries. The Company's software solutions help turn
creative ideas into reality by providing world-class design and editing tools geared for
production. Headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Scanvec Amiable has additional
offices in Belgium, Brazil, Israel, Puerto Rico, China and Russia. More information is
available on www.scanvecamiable.com
GretagMacbeth Contact for Americas:
Liz Quinlisk
Director of Field Marketing
+1 845 565 7660, ext. 656
quinlisk@gretagmacbeth.com
GretagMacbeth LLC
617 Little Britain Road
New Windsor, NY 12553
Phone: 845-565-7660 x656
Fax: 845-565-0390
E-Mail: akarsh11@comcast.net
Website URL: www.gretagmacbeth.com