News

Agfas Ipex launches will include a violet version of its Avalon platesetter and a completely new range of thermal plates, alongside enhancements to its workflow and proofing products.

Agfa will show an expanded range of industrial ink-jet machines at Ipex, including a duplex version of its Dotrix press aimed at the transactional print market.

Quebecor World is to install two new 72pp KBA web presses at its Corby plant.

Nova Direct Mail has won a contract from EDF Energy worth 3m over four years.

Presstek has unveiled the first DI press to be sold under its own brand, and opened a new headquarters in west London as it increases its European presence.

NJP has won two catalogue printing contracts and is close to deciding on the location of its superplant.

Evonprint has spent 1m on equipment for the extension to its base in West Sussex.

MAN Group has unveiled its results for 2005, showing a return to profit for its printing systems sheetfed division.

Fuji is to raise the price of all its consumables by 6% effective from the 1 March, citing rising raw material and energy prices.

Duplo International is to launch the Ideal 7228-06 LT hydraulic guillotine at Ipex.

Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT) has decided to retain Northcliffe Newspapers, with previous plans to restructure the regional division now likely to go ahead.

Amicus GPMS and the BPIF have agreed a proposed wage increase of 6.38 for craft/class 1 employees for the 12 months from April 2006.

The average circulation of consumer magazines has grown 13.7% year-on-year, according to the latest ABC figures for the sector.

Komori is to launch three high-specification sheetfed presses at Ipex, making it the first manufacturer to announce new machines for the show.

Skills minister Phil Hope has got behind PrintIT! after visiting a school involved in the scheme.