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Presstek profits soar after reducing costs
Digital imaging manufacturer Presstek has posted record operating profits and consolidated revenue for the first quarter of 2006.
LPC to test Heidelbergs Prinect Integration System for JDFs
Southampton-based B2 printer LPC Printing has been selected as the beta test site for Heidelbergs Prinect Integration System.
TNT repositions mailing brands
TNT Post has announced a shake-up of its mail brands. The Dutch firm, formerly TPG, is merging its Circular Distributors and TNT Mail companies under the name TNT Post.
Crusader upgrades its die-cutter, embosser
Crusader Foil Blockers has invested 275,000 in a new B1 flatbed die-cutter, embosser and foiler from SBL.
Thomson Litho opts for top spec Muller Martini Bolero binder
Specialist book printer Thomson Litho has ordered Scotlands first Muller Martini Bolero perfect binder. The machine was installed at the companys headquarters in East Kilbride last week.
DirecType ups personalisation ante with enhanced version
A new version of image personalisation software DirecType is set to be unveiled this summer.
Invensys to upgrade Brazil plant
Invensys Process Systems is to turn one of the worlds biggest single-line pulp plants into a high-tech nerve center after winning a multi-million-pound contract.
Morgana adds digitally geared perfect binder to its portfolio
Morgana is targeting digital print firms with its first perfect binder, which it claims uses a unique binding method to offer improved pull strength.
Consolidated weighs up sale possibilities
Consolidated Graphics, the largest commercial printer in the US, has retained UBS Investment Bank to act as financial advisor for the possible sale of its business.
NI signs up with KCS to produce ads overseas
News International (NI) has signed a deal to offshore the ad production of its <i>Cheshire Property Magazine</i>, one of the London Property News titles.
Saudi PoS deal for bezier arm
Wakefield-based bezier has won a contract to design and print all point-of-purchase items for a Saudi Arabian supermarket chain.
Stora allies with China firm to construct mill
Global paper manufacturer Stora Enso is to set up a mill in Dongying city in the eastern Chinese province of Shandong, after signing a joint venture agreement with Shandong Huatai Paper.
Letter from the Ukraine
CIA instigates CTP
Encore expands Pit Stop range
Encore Machinery has launched a new version of the Pit Stop digital creaser/perforator, and unveiled a number of options for the original high-speed model.
Wyndeham buys packaging design firm
Wyndeham Press Group has expanded its packaging division with the acquisition of Essex-based packaging design consultancy, JGA Design Strategies.