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New Delhi: Universal installs Mitsubishi press to double its turnover
New Delhi-based Universal Offsets' managing director, Vikas Gupta was bang on target when he had said "we are trying to be on top of things and increase our bargaining power", two years ago.

Bengaluru: Ravi installs Muller Martini to quadruple book production
Bengaluru-based printers Ravi Graphics are thrilled with their latest installation: Muller Martini's A FeiMa saddle stitcher that has been operational since the end of 2010.

Epson India targets Rs 1,000 crore by 2014 and a manufacturing unit
The printing and digital imaging solutions major, Epson India is seeing a rapid growth in the domestic market.

Mumbai: A T Inks showcases its range of digital inks
Mumbai-based A T Inks exhibited solvent-based pigmented ink that is applied to various substrates/media using piezo printing technology.

PrintPack: Welbound Worldwide demonstrates India's first high-speed PUR perfect binder
Welbound Worldwide, for the first time in India, demonstrated a high-speed PUR perfect binder during PrintPack India 2011.

Bookbinders of London cuts turnaround time ahead of school yearbook service launch
Bookbinders of London (BoL) has cut its turnaround time with a trimmer installation, a week ahead of the launch of its online school yearbook service.

Agfa Graphics acquires Litho Supplies
Pre-press and inkjet equipment manufacturer Agfa Graphics has acquired consumables supplier Litho Supplies in a below the radar deal.
Colorscan invests in Morgana DigiFold Pro
Digital printer Colorscan has bought a Morgana DigiFold Pro to boost the "quality and productivity" of its finishing.

Alito Color Group goes into administration, Flair Press to follow
Administrators have been appointed to Alito Color Group, as reported by <i>PrintWeek</i> on Friday.

Optichrome prints brochures and artwork for MI6 exhibition
Woking printer Optichrome has been given a taste of the world of espionage after producing a fine art brochure and prints for MI6.

Cambridge Press and Unite at loggerheads over pay increase
Unite members at Cambridge University Press (CUP) have rejected a 2% pay offer and accused the company of "pressuring" the workforce.
Toray targets growth in UK waterless plate sales
Japanese plate manufacturer Toray is looking to expand its UK customer base by 10% this year as it looks to capitalise on growth in waterless printing.

PM promises SMEs access to government contracts worth bns
A raft of measures aimed at making sure small firms are in "the best possible position to compete for billions of pounds' of [public sector] contracts" has been announced by the Cabinet Office.

Alito Color Group files notice of administration
Commercial printer Alito Color Group has filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator at the High Court.

Killer app: Put fluorescents on the map
Uckfield-based Pureprint Group helped Eye Magazine to wow its readership with its first ever seven-colour cover for this month's issue of the quarterly graphic design title, which was printed using...