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Positive Focus brings Metrix 3.6 to the UK

Positive Focus has claimed that printers can save money with the new 3.6 version of LithoTechnics' Metrix imposition and production planning tool.

Miyakoshi links up with Global Graphics over Harlequin RIPs

Global Graphics has signed an agreement with Miyakoshi Printing Machinery Company to provide multiple Harlequin RIPs to drive its range of inkjet and electro-photographic liquid toner-based presses.

EskoArtwork teams with Strata to increase software capabilities

EskoArtwork has announced a strategic partnership with 3D design tools developer Strata that will combine the power of their respective design software programmes.

Fespa proves its mettle

Visiting Fespa Digital in Amsterdam it was possible to forget for a short time while inside the halls that we're in the midst of recession. There was a positive atmosphere and no shortage of...

Pro2col chosen as reseller for file transfer software ExpeDat

UK-based software developer and distributor Pro2col has been appointed the EU reseller for ExpeDat, the multi-platform high-performance file transfer software from US-based Data Expedition.

Wall Street Journal begins printing in India

The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) this week began printing in India and will be available to individual and corporate subscribers, as well as newsstands in major Indian cities.

Sun Chemical appoints new sales director

Ink giant Sun Chemical has appointment Tony Palmer as sales director for the packaging, commercial sheetfed and screen divisions in UK and Ireland.

Bespoke Envelopes gains more green credentials following PAS 2020 work

Envelope manufacturer Bespoke Envelopes Direct has boosted its environmental credentials after working with the Direct Marketing Association (DMA) on the launch of PAS 2020.

ColourBooks targets smaller publishers following Rapida 162a buy

Irish book printer ColourBooks is aiming to boost its business academic and educational book output by up to 70% after taking delivery of an eight-colour KBA Rapida 162a.

MBA Group buys Cygnus software to clean up data

MBA Group has invested in Cygnus - the data management software from The Software Bureau - in order to improve its data processing offering.

Evonprint upgrades Heidelberg kit with XL 75-10P investment

Evonprint has boosted capacity and is aiming to become more cost competitive after installing a new Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 75-10-P.

FedEx Kinko's quits UK and sells sites to The Color Company

FedEx Kinko's has exited the UK market with the sale of its five UK sites to Printing Investments, which trades as The Color Company, for an undisclosed sum.

De La Rue says order book 'strong' as it posts pre-tax profit

Banknote and security printer De La Rue has reported a 5.4% increase in pre-tax profits to 96.1m as it announced a five-year contract extension with the Bank of England.

Wyndeham/Haymarket deal extended to 2012

Wyndeham Press Group has secured a two-year contract extension with its largest customer, Haymarket Media, in a deal it described as "business critical".

Manroland GB gets ISO 14001 accreditation

Manroland GB has extended its environmental credentials by gaining ISO 14001 certification.