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Quark aims for 'lights out' publishing with Dynamic Publishing System UK launch

Quark's chief executive Ray Schiavone has announced the UK launch of his company's Dynamic Publishing System.

Oc claims UK first with wide-format press adaption

Oc has recorded UK's first Mac-based installation of its wide-format TCS500 colour print, copy and scan system at architects Poynton Bradbury Wynter Cole (PBWC).

Systems Labelling buys Kodak for flexo platesetting

Systems Labelling has overhauled its flexographic plate production set-up with a Kodak Thermoflex Platesetter system in a push to open up new markets and provide a more environmentally-friendly...

Sprinters switches to Fuji Pro-T plates in environmental push

Sprinters London has overhauled its platesetter operation by switching to Fujifilm Brillia HD Pro-T plates in a bid to eliminate chemistry from its platemaking.

Buhrs to showcase kit developments at Drupa

Buhrs has set out its Drupa stall by showcasing a range of developments to its envelope inserting and poly and paper wrapping systems, including the Buhrs 4000, which now offers 100% faster paper...

GAE bring Kirikko card cutter to UK and Ireland

Graphic Arts Equipment (GAE) has been appointed as the exclusive agent in the UK and Ireland for the Kirikko desktop card cutter.

Printwise takes on short-run perfect binding with Planax

Printwise has made a foray into short-run perfect binding with a Planax Perfect-Binder FII after establishing a need to match the quality and cost-effectiveness of the firm's high-volume production...

Xaar sales drive 2007 figures

Print head specialist Xaar has recorded profits before tax up more than a third on the back of strong sales.

Reflections takes on UK's first Masterwork hot-foil stamping machine

Reflections has taken delivery of the UK's first B1 hot-foiling stamping machine from Masterwork Graphic Equipment in a bid to battle under capacity within the process.

PEFC questions WWF FSC-only Scorecard system

The PEFC Council has accused the WWF of failing to "recognise market realities" in its paper scorecard system.

Print Team's Hamada buy fits a day's work into an hour

Print Team has made its foray into four-colour with a new Hamada press and also overhauled its platesetter offering by investing in a chemistry-free Vector model from Presstek.

Canon bags Best of Show gong with imagePress C6000

Canon has picked up the Best of Show Award in the Process Colour Digital Printing Equipment category for its imagePress C6000 digital press at the On Demand Expo in Boston, US.

KIP launches wide-format digi press

KIP UK has launched what it claims is its most powerful digital wide format reprographics press to date, the KIP9000.

Olympics body stages event for winning Olympic contracts

Printers are being invited by the organisers of London 2012 to find out how they can they can compete for some of the contracts arising from the forthcoming Olympic Games.

Yorkshire mother jailed for printing phoney bank notes

A pregnant mother of five has been jailed for printing counterfeit currency at her home and spending the fake cash at her local charity shop.