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Swanline Print invests in die-cutter after US trip
Trade large-format printer Swanline Print has invested in one of the world's largest die-cutters.
Xaar invests in 'core markets' with printhead launches
Xaar has introduced two new printheads, the Electron and Proton, designed for wide- and grand-format printers.
1.8m Dubai spend could see UK papers digitally printed in Middle East
Western newspaper publishers will soon be able to print newspapers in the Middle East after Dubai-based Atlas Media Communications (AMC) invested in a new press from Screen.
Canterbury printer grows sales by 25% with Xerox buy
Parkers Digital Press has opened the door to the short-run book printing market and boosted sales by around 25% after investing in a Xerox DocuColor 5000AP digital printer.
RR Donnelley blames declining demand for 482m net loss
RR Donnelley has cited "significant declines in demand" after it recorded a fourth-quarter net loss of $686.9m (482m) from continuing operations, compared to a loss of $292.9m in the same quarter in...
Trinity Mirror confident despite 40.9m profits drop
Newspaper publisher Trinity Mirror suffered a 40.9m fall in profits in 2008, as it released unsurprising end-of-year results.
Communisis cross-selling helps it to 61% pre-tax profit rise
Communisis has defied the recession and posted a 61% increase in pre-tax profit and halved debt against a backdrop of an 11% dip in sales.
DAL meeting briefs members on late binding colour
February's Digital Ad Lab (DAL) meeting at Publishing Expo gave members an update on the late binding colour initiative, as well as the importance of job tickets.
Mandelson outlines sell-off plans to 'save' Royal Mail
Plans to sell off around 30% of the Royal Mail have been described as the only credible way to save the postal operator by business secretary Lord Mandelson.
QuarkXPress 8 'better for Flash than InDesign CS4'
QuarkXPress 8 provides a greater level of Flash support than Adobe InDesign CS4, according to a new report from the website IT Enquirer.
Press-sense hires Rosentuler for 'critical region' role
Press-sense has appointed former Magic Software vice president of international sales Amir Rosentuler as president of its EMEA and APAC regions.
PDF Standardizer gets official launch
Colour standardisation software specialist Alwan Color Expertise and PDF software specialist Enfocus have announced the commercial release of PDF Standardizer.
VIM enters the inkjet CTP market with new plate
Israeli-based processless plate specialist VIM Technologies is set to become the latest entrant to the inkjet-based CTP market following the announced commercial launch of its JT Direct Inkjet Plate...
Wyke cuts chemistry costs by 30% with plate switch
Wyke Printers has reported a 30% drop in its chemistry spend since it installed a Fujifilm FLH-Z 125 processor and switched to Fuji's Brillia HD LH-PJE plates.
Kolorcraft reaps environmental benefits from KBA press buy
Point-of-sale specialist Kolorcraft has been experimenting with environmentally friendly printing since investing in a KBA Rapida 162a last year.