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Alpha Card Systems, Corte Madera, Calif., introduced AlphaTrack Pro. The software allows users to track and control access to facilities using the bar code or magnetic stripes on ID cards. When a card is swiped, users can view the cardholder’s photo and security information to verify identity and access rights. The software compiles entry and exit times, which help determine the number of employees on site. Call (800) 717-8080.

Lyson Ink, Elk Grove Village, Ill., introduced the Daylight Darkroom digital black and white printing system. It consists of Daylight Darkroom Quad Black inks in cartridges or a bulk feed system; Daylight Darkroom print driver software; Lyson Darkroom™ range of ink jet media; a set of Lyson cleaning cartridges for removal of standard color inks from the printer and Lyson PrintGuard™ protection spray. It’s available in two modules: Print Pro™ and Profile Creator™. Print Pro offers features of a standard print driver as well as image-sizing and rotation. Profile Creator allows users to quickly make or edit their own profiles. Call (847) 690-1067 or (847) 690-1067 (fax).

JM&M Services Inc., Bensenville, Ill., installed an AmigoPlus perfect binder from Muller Martini Corp., Hauppage, N.Y. The binder, which has rates of 300 to 1,500 cycles per hour, can be run by a single operator and provides book durability features found on larger systems, according to Muller Martini. Call (630) 860-9833 or (630) 860-9653 (fax).

Muller Martini Corp., Hauppage, New York, produced its 2,000th Merit S 3-knife trimmer for book production. The Merit S completes the final cuts on perfect-bound books and hardcover book blocks. It offers high-trim quality, production speeds of 4,000 and 7,000 cycles per hour and a trim capacity of up to 31/8 inches, according to the company. Call (631) 582-4343 or (631) 348-1961 (fax).

One Remote Systems Inc., Delray Beach, Fla., introduced View-Pod Image Reviewer System. The web-based system allows users to review, proof, change, and approve text and graphics online. Multiple users can view up to six projects at the same time, according to the company. Call (888) 268-3424.

Superior Printing Ink Co., New York City, won 47 Gold Ink Awards in 2004. The company won five gold awards, four silver awards, seven bronze awards and 31 Pewter awards. Call (212) 741-3600 or (212) 633-8283 (fax).

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New lightweight basis from Bowater Inc.
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Press Pass from MAN Roland.
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Daylight Darkroom printing system from Lyson Ink.
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Merit S 3-knife trimmer from Muller Martini Corp.
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