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Xerox iGen3 helps ADP become first to gain Guild accreditation

Advantage Digital Print Limited (ADP) has become the UK's first Xerographic printer to meet the Fine Art Trade Guild print standard.

Johnston Press jobs at risk in proposal to axe printing plant

Newspaper publisher Johnston Press has begun a consultation process with an eye to closing one of its web printing plants and making cuts to a second.

Strike action at DC Thomson suspended

A proposed strike at <i>Beano</i> publisher DC Thomson's local newspaper division has been postponed following progress made in talks held on Wednesday.

Shuttleworth's updated MIS allows for wide-format digital

Shuttleworth has announced the incorporation of wide and grand-format digital printing in the latest version of its eponymous management information system (MIS).

QuarkXPress 8 available to buy through resellers

QuarkXPress 8, the newest version of Quark's page layout and design software, is now available for purchase directly from Quark or through its resellers worldwide.

Printer thought to be among those arrested in insider trading case

At least one printer is believed to have been arrested in the FSA investigation into insider trading.

Proskills 'disappointed' as bid for NSA print scheme deferred

Proskills is appealing for a second chance to amend its bid to run a National Skills Academy (NSA) training academy after its inital bid was deferred by the NSA.

Perfect Colours adds two HP flatbeds to its showroom display

Perfect Colours has bolstered its showroom after adding two new HP flatbed UV machines to its display of large-format machines.

CPF to offer alternative to finishing at Total Print! Expo

Miniature finishing company Clinical Print Finishers (CPF) has said it will be offering a touch-screen version of its Clini-Counter device at this year's Total Print! Expo.

Printing.com confident it can buck the trend in credit crunch

Printing.com has said it can "mitigate aspects of the potential downturn" despite "the many challenges in the marketplace".

Managing director buys Belgravia out of administration

East London business Belgravia Colour Printers has been bought out of administration by its managing director.

Znd launches cutting machine pair

Swiss finishing manufacturer Znd has announced the launch of the G3 Series and Znd E1 Cutter - cutting machines.

News International praises Mosca strapping machines installation

The UK's biggest newspaper publisher, News International, has lauded a recent investment in equipment from manufacturer Mosca.

Police arrest deliveryman over blank passports theft

Police investigating the theft of around 3,000 passports worth 2.5m on Monday have today arrested the deliveryman who accompanied the driver of the hijacked van on suspicion of conspiracy.

Diamond Print rolls out Hi-Speed after perfect-binding buy

Bookbinder and print finisher Diamond Print Services has announced the launch of its high-volume division Diamond Hi-Speed, following an investment in a perfect-binding line from Kolbus.