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APP claims study proves its green credentials

Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) Indonesia has released a carbon footprint assessment that shows its pulp and paper mills are "operating well within industry norms".

Konica Minolta unwraps UK debut kit for TPE 2008

Konica Minolta is set to give a UK launch to a trio of new mono bizhub printers at this year's Total Print! Expo.

DMA says inserts dropped an eighth in Q1 2008

Insert volumes have dropped 13% compared with the same period last year, according to the latest figures released by the Direct Marketing Association's Insert's Council.

MacDermid accuses DuPont of bullying over Lava platesetters row

MacDermid Printing Solutions has said it will not be "bullied" by DuPont, after the Swiss-based company forced one of its OEM partners, Cortron Corporation, to cease manufacturing its Lava processors.

Call for unity as Proskills reassesses NSA bid

Proskills has called for unity as it prepares to relaunch a bid for a print National Skills Academy (NSA) after the initial application was deferred by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC).

HP reveals details of reorganisation

HP has outlined the set-up of its new Graphics Solutions Business (GSB) following a previous announcement that the company was to consolidate its Imaging and Printing group.

Booklocker.com hits out in legal wrangle with Amazon over POD books

Booklocker.com has responded to Amazon's bid to dismiss its case alleging that it is attempting to tie print-on-demand (POD) publishers to printing books at its own facility in order to sell them...

DNG Media nabs UK first with Fujifilm Brillia violet plate

DNG Media has become the first UK printer to opt for Fujifilm's Brillia LP-NNW violet plate as part of a move to a fully automated CTP workflow.

GMC integrates MindFire into PrintNet software

GMC Software Technology has added new features including rich text format (RTF) workflow and MindFire integration to the latest release of its updated PrintNet Designer software.

X-Rite confident despite 10.9m Q2 loss

X-Rite attempted to assure its investors last week that a $20.9m (10.9m) second quarter loss was not indicative of a deepening of its financial woes.

Green appointed to vice president role in Kodak's GCG division

Kodak has appointed Stephen Green to the role of vice president for marketing and pre-press solutions at its Graphic Communications Group (GCG) division.

RR Donnelley moves into the black with second quarter results

RR Donnelley's restructuring plans and acquisitive strategy look to have paid dividends as second quarter results show net earnings of $145.1m compared with a loss of $69.4m a year ago.

TPE to be launch pad for MGi's digital press

MGi will give a UK launch to its new Meteor Pro DP60 Pro multi-substrate digital press at Total Print! Expo later this year.

Autobond banks on UV as key growth area

Laminator manufacturer Autobond has said that it expects to move into the UV coating market in a big way, thanks to the current green climate.

RK Harrison offers new print industry insurance through BPIF

The BPIF has teamed up with insurance broker R K Harrison to launch an insurance service said to offer a unique alternative to standard insurance products.