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The 3rd Forum of Asian Graphic Arts Technology

Host Country

Thailand

* The Federation of Thai Printing Industries

* FAGAT'98 Organizing Committee

China	: The Printing Technology Association of China
Japan	: Japan Association of Graphic Arts Technology
Korea	: The Korea Federation of Printing Industry Cooperatives
Malaysia	: Malaysia Printers Association
Philippine	: Philippine Printing Technical Foundation
Singapore	: Master Printers' Association

œ Minutes of General Meeting

Date	: October 29, 15:30 - 16:30
Place	: Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok
Attendee	: Each four representatives of FAGAT member
	countries(28 Persons in total)

1. Chairman's report

Dr.Vichai Payackso / President of
Thailand Association for Printing Technology Promotion

1. Report on the participation of member countries
2. Observer country(Weekly Jehad' Sialkot Pakistan)
3. Financial support from
   "JAGAT KOMORI FAGAT's Supporting Fund "
   
4. Presentation of 3rd FAGAT'98 flag, to the next host country
   The concept:
   First of all, the one-quartered globe illustrated at the top left-hand corner of the picture represents the Asia Continent, which is abounding in natural resources to be developed and utilized for future prosperity.
   Then, the background blue gradually changing from lighter to deeper hue stands for the continuously strengthened unity of cooperative FAGAT member countries.
   Finally, the five different hues of the acronym FAGAT Symbolize the four main process Ink colors in printing, that is, cyan, magenta, yellow, and black and an additional green color representing the environment concern.
   It will be announced and used from 4th FAGAT in Beijing.

2. The 4th Forum of Asian Graphic Arts Technology

1. Host country
   China (The Printing Technology Association of China)
2. Date
   Opening day /October 11, 1999 in celebration of new China , 50th anniversary of national foundation.

3. Issuance of the Information Report

1. China, Japan and Korea published their report and distributed to FAGAT members.
2. Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand published their journal in English and native languages for their local members.
3. The conclusion for questionnaire of Information Report of Japan.
   It decided to do continuing publishing and distribute with as much as possible.

4. Revenue and Expenditure Estimation Report

5.Others

1. Organizing technical committee: refer to 2nd Forum, proposed by Korea. JAPAN suggested this issue. The proposal is under deliberation in 4th FAGAT
2. Technical cooperation scheme: Proposed by Korea
   (1) Member countries should cooperate in developing the printing technology and management. Inviting experts to conduct training courses for member countries who want it can do this. Country posed high printing technology standard and quality can also help train technicians or instructors from other member countries. Expenses on travel and accommodation to be borne by the member countries that asked for the training assistance.
   (2)Due to the fast changes in printing technology, printing textbook is therefore necessary for the development of all those professionals in the printing industry. For example JAGAT's textbook which is very useful. If any member countries want to translate into their own language, this should be granted at no copyright charge.

œ Information Exchange meeting(Oct.30-31)

(1)Keynote Address
*Government Strategy for Printing Industry Development
*H.E.Suvit Khunkitti
*Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand

(2)China
*Full Digitalization in China
*Dr.Jia-Ling Pu
*Prif. Vice President, Beijing Institute of Printing(BIP)

(3)Japan
*How to approach Full Digitalization in Japan
Just begin CTP in Japan
*Mr. Ryoichi Yamauchi
*director of Japan Association of Graphic Arts Technology(JAGAT).

(4)Korea
*Full Digitalization in Korea
*Mr. Jick-Seung Kim
*President, The Korea Federation of Printing Industry Cooperatives(KOPIC)

(5)Malaysia
*Full Digitalization of Malaysia
*Mr. Lim Kheng Guan
*Senior Consultant, Document Production System
Fuji Xerox Asia Pacific Pte Ltd.

(6)Singapole
*Crisis Management in the Printing Industry
*Mr. R. Theyvendran
*Director of Stamford Press Group of companies

(7)Special Lecture from U.S.A.
*The Current and Future Impact of Digital Technnologies and Market Dynamics on Printing and Publishing Workflows
*Mr. Ya-Ping Zhou,
*Project Director for the U.S.China Printing and Pbulishing Technologies Traning Center in Shanghai
President of Zynet Internation, San Diego

(8) Philippines
*Full Digitalization in Philippines
*Mr. Bemabe A.
*President & Managing Director of Multigraphics & Copy Systems

(9)Thailand
*Full digitalization in Thailand
*Mr. Teera Piyakunakorn
*Project Manager Information Center.
The Federation of Thai Printing Industries

œ Others

1. Attending the Opening Ceremony
   ThaiPack Print98/Thai Print98/InterPlas98
   
2. Factory Tour
   Kanokslip(Thailand)Co., Ltd.(150 employee)
   The works of high quality by CEPS and DTP make commercial printing with electronic prepress sustem.
   Bangkok Printing Co., Ltd.(80 employee)
   One of distinctive printing company in Thailand. Main Product is art publishing and other printing for royal family.
   
3. Welcome Receptions / Farewell Dinner