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Van Gennep unveils online job management module for new PlanSystem3™ v3.6.7 at IfraExpo
- Suite of product upgrades and user benefits to be launched

October 5th, 2007 Amsterdam - At IfraExpo Vienna 2007, Van Gennep will unveil its latest ‘WebSolutions’ module for new version PlanSystem3™ v 3.6.7. As one of the markets leading planning, process and workflow management systems, the new WebSolutions module will add significant job flexibility and control to publishers and remote editors/contributors – streamlining the print production process and saving considerable time and money.
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Van Gennep appoints Creative Folks to resell its succesful flatplanning products across the Australian Publishing market

August 1st, 2007 Amsterdam - Van Gennep has signed a reseller agreement with Creative Folks Pty Ltd., for sales of key modules from its successful planning, process and workflow management products across Australia and Asia Pacific. These modules include PlanMakerfE™ and PlanViewfE™, which will be sold as plug-ins for Woodwing's Smart Connection Enterprise™. In addition, Creative Folks will also be responsible for sales of Dolce Vita Plan™, Van Gennep's flat planning, stand-alone design tool, offering small publishing companies and (freelance) creatives unique production features and ease of use.
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Van Gennep appoints EPYX to aid production efficiencies across
Brazilian Publishing market

June 8th, 2007 Amsterdam – Van Gennep has signed a distribution agreement with EPYX Media Solutions Ltd., for sales of key modules from its successful planning, process and workflow management system PlanSystem3 across Brazil. These modules include PlanMakerfE™ and PlanViewfE™, which will be sold as plug-ins for Woodwing’s Smart Connection Enterprise.

In addition, EPYX will also be responsible for sales of Dolce Vita Plan™, Van Gennep’s flat planning, stand-alone design tool, offering small publishing companies and (freelance) creatives unique production features and ease of
use.
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Casual Male selects Van Gennep's PlanSystem3

April 5th, 2007 Sussex, WI – In early 2007, Casual Male Retail Group, Inc. began using Van Gennep’s PlanSystem3 creative workflow management solution to facilitate catalog production for its 5 catalog titles and its direct mail.
Casual Male operates over 500 store locations throughout the United States, one store location in London, England, plus substantial e-commerce, catalog and direct mail operations, making it the largest specialty retailer of big and tall men’s apparel.
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Rutland Tool selects Van Gennep's PlanSystem3 for Catalog Production

2007 Sussex, WI – Rutland Tool and Supply Company has selected Van Gennep’s PlanSystem3 editorial and creative workflow management solution for its catalog production needs. Rutland Tool, a distributor of metalworking tools, machine tools and related supplies, produces biweekly and quarterly sale catalogs, as well as an annual 1,300- page catalog. Rutland Tool had been using FileMaker Pro to track its catalog deadlines, but decided in 2005 to switch to Van Gennep’s PlanSystem3. QuadSystems, Van Gennep’s exclusive distributor in North America, installed and supports PlanSystem3 at Rutland Tool.
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PDI Consultores appointed distributor of Van Gennep's Dolce Vita in Spain and Portugal

February 14th, 2007 Amsterdam – Van Gennep has signed a distribution agreement with PDI Consultores, for sales of new Dolce Vita Plan in Spain and Portugal. As the first application in the new Dolce Vita Media Solutions™ line, Dolce Vita Plan™ provides a stand-alone flat planning design tool, offering small publishing companies, small work groups and freelance creatives the benefits of unique ease of use and production streamlining capabilities.
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PlanSystem3™ Allows Hachette Filipacchi Media to Improve Quality of Leading Magazines

October 31st, 2006 Amsterdam – Leading Dutch publishing house, Hachette Filipacchi Media (formerly Quote Media), is enjoying the time and money saving benefits provided by Van Gennep’s publication process management system PlanSystem3™ (version 3.6.5), installed in the first part of 2006 to improve workflow and streamline production of its magazines, including the Dutch ‘Elle’ range.
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Van Gennep Launches Stand-alone Products for Small Publishing Houses at IFRAExpo 2006

October 9th, 2006 Amsterdam – Van Gennep is pleased to introduce the new Dolce Vita Media Solutions™ at IFRAExpo 2006. As the first application from the new Dolce Vita line, Dolce Vita Plan™ provides flat planning as a stand-alone design tool, offering small publishing companies, small work groups and freelance creatives unique ease of use and production streamlining capabilities.
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Van Gennep Launches New Versions of PlanMakerfE™ and PlanViewfE™ at IFRAExpo 2006

October 9th, 2006 Amsterdam – Van Gennep launches new versions of PlanMakerfE™ and PlanViewfE™, enhanced modules from the original PlanSystem3™ publishing workflow solution, at IFRAExpo 2006. Available to users of both Macintosh® and Windows® platforms, the modules have been developed specifically for use as additional plug-ins to Woodwing’s Smart Connection Enterprise. Users are now provided with remote connectivity and automatic job creation, resulting in enhanced time and money savings.
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Van Gennep Presents Updated Version of PlanSystem3™ at
IFRAExpo 2006

Offering increased control for production of better publications

October 9th, 2006 Amsterdam – At IFRAExpo 2006, Van Gennep will introduce PlanSystem3™ v 3.6.5, the latest version of its successful planning, process and workflow management system. Offering improved functionality to streamline publishing workflows, PlanSystem3 v3.6.5 is designed to speed up layout and copy preparation, prevent mistakes and increase protection and simplification of workflows.
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Van Gennep Launches New Version of PlanSystem3™ and New Line of Stand-alone Products for Smaller Publishing Companies and Work Groups at IFRAExpo 2006

Van Gennep announces integration of PlanSystem3 and Remote Director monitor-based contract proofing system

October 4th, 2006 Amsterdam – At IFRAExpo 2006, Van Gennep will introduce PlanSystem3™ v 3.6.5, the latest version of its successful planning, process and workflow management system. Offering improved functionality to streamline publishing workflows, PlanSystem3 v3.6.5 is designed to speed up layout and copy preparation, prevent mistakes and increase protection and simplification of workflows.

In addition, Van Gennep will introduce new versions of PlanMakerfE ™ and PlanViewfE ™, based on the original PlanSystem3 modules, adopted for use with Woodwing’s Smart Connection Enterprise.

Also shown for the first time at IFRAExpo 2006, will be Van Gennep’s Dolce Vita Media Solutions™. As the first application from the Dolce Vita line, Dolce Vita Plan™ provides flat planning as a stand-alone design tool, offering small publishing companies and (freelance) creatives unique production features and ease of use.
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Van Gennep appoints Otterbach as PlanSystem3 distributor for Germany, Austria and Switzerland

November 15th, 2005 Amsterdam – Van Gennep has appointed the German prepress, IT and media agency, the Otterbach Group GmbH and Otterbach Medien KG, GmbH & Co., to distribute its planning and editorial workflow system, PlanSystem3™, in Germany, Switzerland and Austria.
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PlanSystem3’s North American success leads to sale of distributor rights to Quad/Graphics

November 4th, 2005 Amsterdam – In the wake of tremendous success for North American sales of Van Gennep’s planning, process and workflow management system, PlanSystem3™, Van Gennep has sold the exclusive North American distribution rights for the system to its distributor and partner for that region, Quad/Graphics. (for more click here)


Van Gennep Launches New PlanSystem3 v 3.6

October 31st, 2005 Amsterdam – Van Gennep – M.A.C. launches a new version of its successful planning, process and workflow management system, PlanSystem3 ™ v 3.6. (for more click here)


Van Gennep offers PlanMaker connection to WoodWing’s Smart Connection Enterprise, to further enhance InCopy/InDesign based workflows

June 7th, 2005 Amsterdam – Publishing software provider, Van Gennep – M.A.C., has agreed to work with WoodWing, to create a connection between WoodWing’s Smart Connection Enterprise, the leading InDesign® and InCopy® based editorial solution and Van Gennep’s unique edition planning tool, PlanMaker™. The PlanMaker connection offers Smart Connection Enterprise users increased page planning and production control. (for more click here)


Van Gennep demonstrates PlanSystem3 plug-ins to Adobe® Creative Suite 2 InCopy® and InDesign® at The InDesign Conference, Amsterdam

May 25th, 2005 Amsterdam – Van Gennep is providing live demonstrations of PlanSystem3™ plug-ins to Adobe® Creative Suite 2 InDesign® and InCopy® for publishers at the InDesign Conference in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, May 25th -27th. (for more click here)


Van Gennep appoints reseller, PrePress Center Oy, to offer PlanSystem3’s cost saving capabilities to publishers across Finland

May 10th, 2005 Helsinki – Van Gennep has appointed Helsinki based graphic arts software specialist, PrePress Center Oy, to distribute Van Gennep’s planning, process and workflow management system, PlanSystem3™ to publishers in Finland and other parts of Scandinavia. Prepress Center Oy, will work with its partner company, software consultancy and training specialists, Prepress Studio Oy to offer a full service of PlanSystem3 software and training. (for more click here)


Bauer Verlagsgruppe installs PlanSystem3 to optimize production of four leading women’s magazines

April 20th, 2005 Germany– International magazine publisher, Bauer Verlagsgruppe, is implementing Van Gennep’s latest workflow management system, PlanSystem3™ (version 3.5), to streamline the production of four leading women’s magazines and allow full Adobe® InDesign® Creative Suite and InDesign 2 integration. (for more click here)
(German Translation)


Van Gennep appoints PossibilIT to distribute PlanSystem3 across Europe

April 12th, 2005 The Netherlands – PossibilIT, a Netherlands based software specialist, has been appointed to resell and provide professional services for PlanSystem3™, Van Gennep’s planning and editorial workflow management system, across Europe. The firm will also provide implementation consultancy and training to help customers maximize PlanSystem3’s time and money saving capabilities. (for more click here)


DPCI NAMED SERVICE PROVIDER FOR VAN GENNEP’S PUBLISHING SYSTEM IN THE UNITED STATES

March 8th, 2005 NEW YORK – Database Publishing Consultants, Inc. (DPCI), the New York-based professional services firm, has been named service provider for Van Gennep, developer of PlanSystem3, a third-generation planning, process and workflow management system. (for more click here)


Van Gennep implements Indirect Sales Channel for PlanSystem3 to enhance customer experience.

December 21st, 2004 Amsterdam, NL – A number of key publishing resellers and service providers across North America and Europe, are working in partnership with Van Gennep, to offer PlanSystem3™, Van Gennep’s collaborative planning and editorial workflow system, to businesses in need of a solution to streamline and improve collaboration within their publishing processes. (for more click here)


Quad/Graphics Partners With Van Gennep – M.A.C.

December 21st, 2004 Agreement brings enterprise-wide process and workflow management solutions to U.S. publishers, catalogers and retailers. (for more click here)


Reader’s Digest Selects Van Gennep’s PlanSystem3 for Global Publishing Technology Solution

July 21st, 2004 — Van Gennep – M.A.C. has initiated a multiphase, international installation of PlanSystem3... for global publisher Reader’s Digest Association, Inc. (RDA). The project involves a system conversion from their previously installed editorial workflow system to PlanSystem3. (for more click here)


Australia’s leading Magazine Publisher, ACP, Selects PlanSystem3 as “Best of Breed.”

July 13th, 2004 — After intensive analysis of a variety of workflow, editorial & process management systems, Australian Consolidated Press (ACP) selected Van Gennep’s PlanSystem3 as “best of breed.” (for more click here)