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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.