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Drupa pulls in nearly 80m for Agfa

Agfa received a 100m euros (79m) boost at this year's Drupa, where it signed contracts worth in excess of that amount across its inkjet and prepress portfolios.

EskoArtwork makes public ambitions on MGE distributor

EskoArtwork has signed a letter of intent to acquire its development and distribution partner Mikkelsen Graphic Engineering (MGE), for an undisclosed amount.

Irish nationals buck newspaper downturn

Three leading national newspapers in Ireland have reported an impressive year for newspapers in the country.

C-Cubed launches handheld vibration device to measure machinery health

An "electronic stethoscope for machines" predicting when print kit will break down could save companies big money, claims its maker.

Green plan fails to save struggling Polar Print Group

B1 environmental printer Polar Print Group has gone into administration with 45 redundancies being made.

WRAP applauds government plan to halve landfill waste

The WRAP recycling body has welcomed a government pledge to half the amount of waste going into landfill in four years.

Polestar helps print companies size up carbon footprint

Polestar is to help customers, suppliers and employees measure their carbon footprint with its inaugural 'Carbon - Ownership and Action' seminar.

Park Lane Press wins environment award

Park Lane Press has won a national environmental-standards award for its clean bill of eco health.

Adobe integrates Callas Software's pre-flight technology into Acrobat 9

Adobe has integrated Callas Software's PDF pre-flight technology into the newly-launched Acrobat 9, extending its long-standing partnership with the German company.

Park Communications secures green award for second year running

Park Communications has made it two from two after picking up the ' Green Business' award for the second year running at a ceremony sponsored by the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Gm2 reveals electric trucks

Gm2 Logistics, the distribution arm of the James McNaughton Group, has launched the first of its zero emissions electric trucks.

Blackmore launches environment competition

A printer is using a United Nations global event to drive home the importance of the environment to children in a Dorset town.

Sun Chemical claims UV ink 'world first' with Suncure Advantage

Sun Chemical has launched what it claims is a world first in UV curing inks for sheetfed offset printing, Suncure Advantage.

City AM looks at extending distribution as far as Reading

City AM, the free financial newspaper, is planning to extend its distribution south west of London as far as Reading.

FotoInsight launches in Spain and Italy

FotoInsight, the internet photo service, is hoping to boost sales by launching versions of its Photo Book software in Spanish and Italian.