NGP merges into CIP4

Jan 24, 2008 4:51 PM

The Networked Graphic Production (NGP) partners (Washington, DC) have reached an agreement to merge into CIP4, the Intl. Cooperation for the Integration of the Processes in Prepress, Press and Postpress. The NGP steering committee and CIP4's governing advisory board voted to move forward with the convergence effective immediately. All members of NGP are already members of CIP4. The functions of NGP will be assumed by a new Business Networking Group, a working group within CIP4.

As a result of this agreement, NGP will cease operations. All NGP operations will be assumed by CIP4 during a transitional period between now and drupa 2008 in May. "The convergence of NGP into CIP4 will allow for involvement from a broader base," says CIP4 CEO Margaret Motamed of EFI. "During the transition, all CIP4 members will have the opportunity to get involved in Business Networking Group activities. For instance, we will be working on a major update to the Integration Matrix and development of new programs that will be revealed at drupa."

The new Business Networking Group will focus on “integration through cooperation” and will provide CIP4 with market communications and business development functions. “CIP4 has been successful in the development of the JDF and Printtalk specifications, the development of software development tools and technical education programs,” says Thomas Reichhart, CEO of Hiflex Group and NGP chairperson, "and I believe the addition of the Business Networking Group fills a void for CIP4 by providing market outreach programs and an environment for the non-technical leadership of membership companies to come together, exchange ideas, and address the business issues of print process automation. This is a great fit and I know there is great support for the convergence on behalf of all members of the NGP steering committee."

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