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Gopsons hopes to pick up outsource work after Norhaven kit buy

India's Gopsons Papers has spent INR 20 crore (2.4m) on book lines from Europe-based printer Norhaven and is on target to more than double its hardback output.

Alpha Media splashes out 150,000 on a GUK folder

Miniature folding specialist Alpha Media Solutions has invested 150,000 on a new GUK folding machine from UK supplier M Partners.

MWL installs Pantera perfect binder to handle PUR glue work

Commercial printer MWL Print Group has installed a Pantera perfect binder from Muller Martini.

De La Rue develops holographic tags for 2010 World Cup merchandise

De La Rue is to implement high-tech security features on a range of holographic tags after being reselected as a 2010 FIFA World Cup printer.

Herts & Essex's digital arm installs third HP Indigo

Herts & Essex Digital has invested in its third HP Indigo press - a 5500 - in a bid to improve productivity and cut the turnaround times of its digitally printed work.

CDMS expands data management capabilities with FastStats technology

CDMS has integrated Apteco's FastStats technology into its core direct marketing proposition, in a deal that sees it move further upstream from its print heritage.

Global Graphics signs long-term deal with Quark

Global Graphics has signed a multi-year agreement with Quark under which new features in forthcoming Quark products will be based on its eDocument Library.

Associated Newspapers takes <i>Daily Mail</i> to New York

Associated Newspapers has announced that a New York version of the <i>Daily Mail</i> and <i>Mail on Sunday</i> newspapers will soon be available for ex-pats living in the Big Apple.

Agfa's Hoornaert denies rumours of Philips bid

Agfa-Gevaert chief financial officer Kris Hoornaert has been forced to deny rumours that the company has received an offer from Dutch electronics company Philips.

KCS targets digital market with major kit investment

KCS Trade Print is targeting the banner and display markets after investing in a raft of digital kit that includes two Mimaki JV5 machines and an Epson 44" wide format press.

DCP Systems overhauls management team to boost sales

DCP Systems, which supplies large format print and imaging products, has undergone a major management re-jig in an effort to expand its sales presence.

Morgana rolls out Foldnak Compact to increase flexibility

Morgana has once again increased its range of finishing products with a Foldnak Compact bookletmaker/trimmer from Ernst Nagel.

Parker and Sons grows out of 70-year-old printing site

Parker and Sons is starting a new chapter in its 70-year history as it closes the doors on its old premises.

Emap Inform announces 5m print tender

Emap's former B2B arm is set to launch a 5m print tender this autumn, covering all of its magazines and peripheral print products.

Envirowise promotes free water-saving scheme for printers

Envirowise has launched Rippleffect - a resource efficiency initiative that aims to warn printers about the millions of litres of water that are wasted daily in the industry.