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Domino has outlined its plans for Drupa 2008, including the global launch of version 4.5 of its Bitjet+ binary printer and the latest addition to its K-Series inkjet range.

RR Donnelley has bagged a 101.7m ($200m) multi-year contract to produce nearly 350 telephone directory titles for European Directories SA.

Azonprinter has unveiled its entry-level digital UV press, which can print in both flatbed and roll-to-roll operation, claiming it is the first UV press in the world under 22,643 (30,000).

Dutch digital specialist Oc has announced new distribution agreements with Konica Minolta and Fuji Xerox.

Presstek will showcase its latest platesetters at this year's Drupa, including the 8pp Dimension800 and the small-format Vector TX52.

The movers and shakers from the world of newspapers have got together to identify the trends shaping the future of their industry under the auspices of the World Association of Newspapers.

Troubled print company Quebecor World has received what it terms as a "meaningful and serious" rescue package of 200m ($C400) from its parent company Quebecor Inc and a private equity firm.

Xaar predicted a 13% increase in revenue to 47.9m for the year ending 31 December 2007, thanks to "solid" growth in the company's Platform 1 product line.

Fujifilm has unveiled a logo for printers to use alongside work printed produced using Brillia HD Pro-T processless plates.

Trader Media Group (TMG) has announced plans to close its Wiltshire print firm, putting 164 jobs on the line.

KMS Litho expects to grow into a 1m business after expanding its capacity into B2, thanks to the recent investment in a five-colour Heidelberg Speedmaster SM 74-5.

Oc has teamed up for with flatbed cutter manufacturer Znd for a series of open days to demonstrate how combining the kit can create an automated workflow that cuts both waste and labour.

Springfield Solutions has bought another HP Indigo ws4500 press, enabling the firm to boost its low-volume flexible packaging work and increase its label production capacity.

According to Japanese website Daily Yomiuri Online, a Tokyo-based printer is being investigated by the Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission for insider trading.

Colourprint UK has decided to merge its Cardiff and Pembrokeshire businesses as it readies itself for expansion.