Cal Poly’s Graphic Communication Department recently held its 26th annual Gravure Day, highlighting advancements and state-of-the-art practices in the gravure industry.

Cal Poly has established the record for holding consecutive annual Gravure Days. Representatives from leading gravure printers, including R.R. Donnelley & Sons and Quad Graphics, along with professionals from industry suppliers such as Flint Ink, gave presentations to over 200 students.

“Cal Poly’s students continue to appreciate the support of the gravure industry in helping to provide the most comprehensive educational experience possible,” said graphic communication Professor Kevin Cooper, who coordinated the event. “Our students enter industry well prepared to tackle today’s challenges after exposure to events like Gravure Day.”

Cal Poly is one of seven Gravure Resource Centers designated by the Gravure Educational Foundation. The foundation supports events such as Gravure Day through grant awards.

“Cal Poly is committed to educating students across all printing and imaging processes, and gravure is a very important one,” said Harvey Levenson, head of Cal Poly’s Graphic Communication Department. “We’ve stood behind the industry for over a quarter of a century and plan to continue supporting the efforts of the Gravure Association of America and the Gravure Education Foundation.”

For more information or to support future Gravure Day activities, contact Cooper at klcooper@calpoly.edu.