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Revolutionaries Celebrated at FESPA Digital 2009
Tuesday 09. June 2009 - FESPA announced three winners of its Nominate a Revolutionary guitar giveaway during FESPA Digital 2009 (12 - 14 May 2009, Amsterdam). The viral campaign to recognise industry colleagues who have produced ground-breaking work, ventured into new markets or embraced cutting edge technologies, or differentiated themselves with radical business models or services to their clients.
In conjunction with Xaar, FESPAs Technology Partner, three finalists were shortlisted before the winner was announced during each days lunchtime debate. The three winners are:
Marco Baio, One Solution, Belgium, for his revolutionary work in developing the One Solution Vega UV flatbed printer. Marco developed and brought the press to market independently.
Bill Baxter, strategic technical advisor at Screen, and founder of Inca in 2000, for his revolutionary work and influence in the printing industry. Earlier this year, Bill stepped down as CEO of Inca to take on his position with Screen.
Wim Telliers, Belgian artist, for creating the first large format art installation on the Antarctic continent in January 2009. Entitled Protect 7-7, the total size of the installation was 30,000 m2. The project was commended in the FESPA Digital Print Awards 2009.