IDEAlliance® Certifies First G7® PCC Experts

Trainers to Help Printers and Studios Improve Efficiency

[August 22, 2011] IDEAlliance® has completed its first G7® Process Control and Conformance (G7 PCC) expert training program, certifying professionals to lead the newest extension of its G7 Master Qualification Program. G7 PCC Expert, Ron Ellis, Ron Ellis Consulting LLC, recently trained several of the most knowledgeable professionals in graphic communications to bring G7-based process controls to printers, creative agencies, and design studios. The G7 PCC Program is designed to optimize the printing process through on-site training, development of custom standard operating procedures, and periodic assessment.

Certified as G7 PCC Experts are:

  • Bruce Bayne, Alder Technology
  • Ron Ellis, Ron Ellis Consulting LLC
  • Matt Fehn, Lacrosse Litho
  • David Hunter, Pilot Marketing Group
  • Marc Levine, The Color Management Group
  • Mike Ruff, Nazdar Consulting
  • Son Do, Rods and Cones

"G7 PCC Experts are well-prepared to assist creative, premedia and print providers in improving consistency and quality in their proofing, brand color management and print processes," said Joe Fazzi, Vice President Media Production Technologies for IDEAlliance. "As the first professionals to achieve G7 PCC Expert Certification, we applaud their leadership and support of the G7 PCC program."

The next G7 PCC Expert training event will be held in Boston, MA on October 24-28. Details and registration can be found at www.idealliance.org/events/g7-pcc-training-g7-experts or by contacting Joe Fazzi at jfazzi@idealliance.org or 913.839.9623.

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About G7 PCC
The IDEAlliance G7 Process Control and Conformance (G7 PCC) Program is designed to help optimize the printing process through on-site training, development of custom standard operating procedures, and periodic assessment. Completion of the program provides the user with a list of productivity deliverables, reference materials, and quarterly reports on print quality. G7 PCC provides media production facilities with more efficient production methods, education, and industry recognition in the form of a qualification certificate. For more information on G7 PCC and how to become a G7 PCC Master go to www.idealliance.org/g7pcc or contact jfazzi@idealliance.org.

About IDEAlliance
IDEAlliance® (International Digital Enterprise Alliance) is a global community of content and media creators, and their service providers, material suppliers, and technology partners. Our Association identifies best practices for efficient end-to-end digital media workflows—from content creation through delivery. Through our active committees, educational conferences, webinars, training and certification programs, we provide members the forum for the exchange of information that results in the creation of our industry’s most valued standards. www.idealliance.org.

Date: 
August 30, 2011