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June 17, 1999
NAGASA Announces
Availability of Bar Code Specification
Washington, DC, June 14, 1999: The North American Graphic Arts Suppliers Associatio"n (NAGASA) announced that it will begin selling GIBC/2: Graphics Industry Bar Code Manual, 2nd Edition. Published by the Graphic Communications Association (GCA), GIBC/2 specifies bar coding and labeling of all printing process consumables other than paper, including film, proofing materials, plates, blankets, ink, and pressroom chemistry. NAGASA endorses use of GIBC for all graphic arts consumable products other than paper that are distributed through the graphic arts and imaging channel.
This 81/2" x 11", 21-page comb-bound document includes text and graphics that describe: Primary and secondary GIBC bar code structures and formats Orientation and placement of symbols on packages Tips on using GIBC effectively
“GIBC/2 outlines in detail what a supplier must do to apply industry-specified bar codes effectively to graphic arts products," commented President and CEO Peter Brehm. He added, “Users will also find this document helpful because it overviews the background to GIBC/2, its relationship with electronic data interchange and e-commerce, and its application for inventory management and control."
Copies of GIBC/2 are available for $36.00 per copy. NAGASA members can purchase copies at the discounted rate of $24.00. Fees include shipping via UPS or USPS. To order, contact NAGASA.
The North American Graphic Arts Suppliers Association (NAGASA) is the
world’s largest association devoted to the needs of dealers, distributors,
value-added resellers, and manufacturers who sell through these organizations.
NAGASA and its member network represent more than $4.5 billion of traditional
and digital equipment and supplies within the total $6 billion printing
and imaging channel marketplace. With over 400 member firms, NAGASA is
dedicated to advancing the channel as the source of value added quality
products and services for customers.
