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Print Plus boosts its finishing line-up with a Horizon folder
The Print Plus Group has brought all of its folding work inhouse after investing in a Horizon folder from GAE.
XChange releases InDesign measurements tool
XChange International has released a GeometryReporter plug-in for Adobe InDesign, which generates and displays measurements for any box within an InDesign document.
OKI beefs up its C5000 range
OKI has unveiled two additions to its C5000 series of colour printers with the PCL/Postscript compatible C5750 and C5950 presses.
Excellence Awards 2008 entry packs now online
Entries are now being accepted for The Excellence Awards 08, the awards scheme to reward the best business practice in UK print, organised by the BPIF and Printing World.
Bexons gets up to speed with Mako 8
Bexons has made its foray into computer-to-plate prepress after buying a Mako 8 platesetter from ECRM, a move which it said significantly improved the firm's plate production speed.
Highworth Press changes hands
New owners have taken over Highworth Press, a family-run commercial printing firm near Swindon, with ambitious plans to grow the business.
Epson announces The Print Academy one-day training courses
Epson has released details of two training days designed to help users get the most out of the brand's presses, including the Stylus Pro 3800 and the A3+ range of photo printers.
Rumours abound on Quebecor World's fate as deadline looms
Quebecor World's share price slumped under 50p ($C1) yesterday, as investors fled fearing the company would miss next Tuesday's deadline to get together 63m in a last-ditch refinancing deal.
Tesco's Rowe joins Inc Direct executive team
Direct marketing company Inc Direct has appointed former Tesco executive Steve Rowe to the new position of operations director.
Repropoint wins FSC and PEFC accreditations
Repropoint has attained a pair of environmental accolades, securing Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), just weeks after moving into...
190 jobs at risk as Polestar plans closure of Greaves printing operation
Polestar has announced plans to close the print department of Greaves, its ageing gravure plant, and urged other printers to take further capacity out of the long-run print market.
Arjowiggins seals deal to buy Greenfield SAS mill
Arjowiggins has bolstered its environmentally friendly paper production capacity after it finalised the purchase of the French deinking mill Greenfield SAS from parent company Cascades.
Norfolk print firm makes foray into CTP work
Great Yarmouth Printing Services has taken its first steps into computer-to-plate (CTP) production following the investment in a Suprasetter A74 from Heidelberg.
DMA welcomes relaxation of deceased data rules
The UK Government has passed a law making it easier for direct marketers to remove names of deceased people from their mailing lists, in a move that could help protect the long-term future of direct...
InfoTrends kicks off its print investment study
InfoTrends has launched its latest print investment survey and is offering participants the chance to win the latest MP3 player.