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Konica acquires Dots Software as part of global buying strategy
Konica Minolta has acquired a majority stake in Berlin-based Dots Software, a developer of high-end software for printing and document workflows, for an undisclosed amount.
Ink-jet profits look to boom in coming years
Ink sales will drive the increase in consumable revenues over the next three years in the wide- and narrow-format ink-jet market.
DesignJet 9000 marks HP move into piezo ink-jet technology
HPs first piezo ink-jet printer will be launched early this year and will carry the DesignJet name.
Pre-Media Shorts
Time Inc has launched its new Ad Portal, developed by Vio. It will enable advertisers to directly upload ads to twenty of Time Incs titles. As part of the uploading profile, PDF files are delivered...
Screens autoloader boosts platesetter
Screen has upped the flexibility and productivity of its PlateRite Ultima 16000 CTP platesetter with the introduction of a multi-cassette autoloader.
New sales exec for Corniche
Corniche Fine Arts, the Bridlington repro house, has appointed Tony Cline as technical sales executive.
Penguin backs St Bride campaign
Publishing firm Penguin Group has joined forces with St Bride Library to launch a fundraising scheme aimed at providing the library with long-term financial support.
BBC mags bringing repro in-house
The BBCs magazine publishing division is preparing to sign a contract with Fresh Media Group to assist it in bringing its repro in-house.
Agfa launches specific plate cleaning range
Agfa is aiming to cut damage to plates with a range of plate cleaning chemicals dedicated to specific plates.
DuPont reveals speedy low-cost proofing kit
DuPont has launched its Cromalin blue digital proofer in response to growing demand for increased speed and lower costs.
Chinese ink maker eyes UK market
A Chinese ink manufacturer is seeking to establish distribution channels for its ink-jet inks in the UK.
95 jobs lost in paper mill closure
The Edward Thompson Group is to close its Sunderland Paper Mill in April, resulting in the loss of 95 jobs.
P6 Shorts
Norprint Labelling Systems has made Paul Burrows (pictured) head of retail security development. He will promote the firms Nortag retail security tag, and joins from Asdas George Clothing where he...
Service Graphics seals a 7m contract with WPP
Service Graphics has secured a preferred supplier contract, worth up to 7m per year, with advertising giant WPP Group.
Legionnaires found at Polestar plant
Employees at Polestar Varnicoat were involved in a health scare, after the discovery of a strain of Legionella.