International exhibition on press to open soon<\/p>\n
JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Press and Graphics Association
\nwill open the annual International Exhibition and Seminars on
\nPrinting and Paper at the Kemayoran Fair Ground next week.<\/p>\n
Association chairman Budi Santoso said yesterday that the
\nexhibition intends to disseminate and expand the public's
\nknowledge and the press' professionalism.<\/p>\n
"Past exhibitions received good participation and interested
\nboth suppliers and the print media, which is now facing tough
\ncompetition from electronic media," Budi added.<\/p>\n
Around 36 companies will display their latest products and
\ntechnologies that support the press industry, such as printers
\nand sophisticated computer software.<\/p>\n
Minister of Information Harmoko is scheduled to open the
\nexhibition.<\/p>\n
"I cannot predict what else will appear because companies keep
\nsecrets," said Benhard Sudarma, the exhibition coordinator. "I
\nsuspect that digital printing methods will be displayed."<\/p>\n
Benhard was referring to the latest technology in printing
\nthat allows a layout completed on a computer to be printed
\nimmediately because of direct links to printing devises.<\/p>\n
"Unfortunately, as newer technologies appear less and less
\npeople will be needed to produce newspapers," Benhard said.<\/p>\n
Budi also announced that the Jakarta-based Kompas and
\nSemarang-based Suara Merdeka dailies will sign a memorandum of
\nagreement on long-distance printing cooperation on Aug. 8.<\/p>\n
"The cooperation hopes to efficiently safe time in order to
\ncompete with electronic media," Budi said. (14)<\/p>",
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