Epson Earns Five PRINT 18 RED HOT Technology Designations

CHICAGO, Oct. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- (PRINT 18, Epson Booth #3121) - Epson today announced it received five "RED HOT Technology" designations from the Association for Print Technologies (APTech^SM), organizers of PRINT® 18. The RED HOT Technology designation recognizes important product and solution innovations on display at PRINT 18 that are new or significantly updated since last year, and serves as a roadmap to "what's new" in the PRINT 18 exhibit marketplace. Epson received RED HOT designations for the following products and respective categories:

• DS Transfer Photo Paper – Consumables & Substrates
• SureColor^® F2100 Direct-To-Garment Printer – Specialty Printing, Post-Press & Finishing
• SureColor F9370 Dye Sublimation Printer – Wide-Format Digital Printing Devices
• SureColor T3170/T5170 Wireless Technical Printers – Wide-Format Digital Printing Devices
• SureColor T3470/T5470 High-Production Workgroup Printers – Wide-Format Digital Printing Devices

"We are honored to be the recipient of five RED HOT Technology designations at PRINT 18 this year," said Andreas Goehring, director, Professional Imaging, Epson America, Inc. "Being recognized across several categories is a true testament to Epson's commitment to remain at the forefront of digital imaging and printing technology."

As a RED HOT Technology, Epson solutions will have a distinctive "RED HOT" sign posted at the PRINT 18 exhibit booth for easy identification during the event and will be included in the onsite event guide directory and pre-event publicity.

"At the Association for PRINT Technologies, innovation is at the core of our signature event, PRINT," said Thayer Long, president, APTech. "We are proud to present these five honors to Epson and look forward to continuing to drive the industry forward together."

About the Association for Print Technologies (APTech)
The Association for PRINT Technologies is a purpose-driven organization dedicated to supporting the entire commercial printing value chain. We believe in helping our members maximize alignment with their value chain partners to be more effective and competitive. Printing has been vital to communication for decades; today, the digital culture has heightened our industry's complexity and reframed its relevance. Our signature event—PRINT^®—answers the call by bringing the boldest and brightest innovators, influencers, and newest technology together to create connections that showcase and advance our industry. For complete information about the Association, its programs, and its member companies, visit: www.PrintTechnologies.org or phone: 703/264-7200.

About Epson
Epson is a global technology leader dedicated to connecting people, things and information with its original efficient, compact and precision technologies. With a lineup that ranges from inkjet printers and digital printing systems to 3LCD projectors, watches and industrial robots, the company is focused on driving innovations and exceeding customer expectations in inkjet, visual communications, wearables and robotics.

Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 76,000 employees in 87 companies around the world, and is proud of its contributions to the communities in which it operates and its ongoing efforts to reduce environmental impacts.

Epson America, Inc., based in Long Beach, Calif., is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: epson.com. You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (facebook.com/Epson), Twitter (twitter.com/EpsonAmerica), YouTube (youtube.com/EpsonAmerica), and Instagram (instagram.com/EpsonAmerica).

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