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GMG's ColorProof compatability increased
GMG has updated its ColorProof package to add support for the latest printers and operating systems.

Screen platesetter aids DS Repro's move to B2
DS Repro, which trades as The Print Centre, has bought a new Screen PlateRite 2055vi platesetter and switched to Fuji's Brillia HD Pro-V low-chemistry plate.

Wyndeham updates Emagine online system
Wyndeham Pre-Press has launched the latest version of its Emagine online production system at this week's Publishing Expo tradeshow in London.

Litho Supplies' pension liability may exceed current 12m debt
Failed consumables supplier Litho Supplies went into administration owing more than 12m, according to the creditors' report from administrator MCR.

APG buys BD3 to boost cross-media services
Aldridge Print Group (APG) has bought digital printer BD3 to improve its cross-media marketing services.
RR Donnelley to acquire Bowne and create $3bn turnover company
The world's largest printing company RR Donnelley is set to acquire US rival Bowne & Co in a move that would create a $3bn (2bn) company.
Lithographics closes after liquidation
Book and brochure printer Lithographics has closed its doors after going into liquidation.
ECRM adds automation features to WorkMates software
Pre-press manufacturer and software developer ECRM has launched the next version of its entry-level workflow, WorkMates 4.0.

32 jobs at risk in Johnston Press Peterborough consultation
Johnston Press has begun a consultation with 32 staff at its Peterborough facility, following a decision to reduce day printing at the plant.

Bus company tasks UK's Z-cards to create RFID-tagged route maps
Dublin Bus is using RFID-enhanced Z-cards to create bus passes included on a foldout bus map.

Cyan Group makes green strides
Print management company Cyan Group has boosted its green and business credentials after being awarded ISO 14001 and ISO 9001.

Holmdale hopes to cut costs with Renz investment
Holmdale Print and Mail aims to expand operations and cut costs following the purchase of a Renz Punch 500 and ECL 500.

Pearls on film and a beast of a punch
Tracking down solutions to readers' technical troubles

Pakready developer starts up new prototyping business for packaging
The co-founder and developer of Pakready systems, has launched a new rapid turnaround package prototyping and design company, Colbcreative.

WHP Newbury sold to management team as MD bows out
The managing director of WHP Newbury has sold the business in an MBO deal, claiming that the days of printco owners being "master printers" were over.