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Plockmatic eyes SMEs with booklet combo

Plockmatic is targeting smaller-sized printers with a cross between two of its booklet machines.

Pageflex aims variable data software at UK

US-based Pageflex has launched variable data software Persona Cross Media (PCM) for targeted and personalised content in print and email.

BAF installs Rho for bigger jobs

BAF Graphics has installed the UKs second Durst Rho 600 flatbed ink-jet printer.

B&P Trident aimed at high-volume users

B&P Graphic Systems has unveiled its Uniform Trident XL3400 (pictured), described as a production workhorse in the super wide-format market.

VIMs alternative plate rolls to stamp mark on digital sector

Digital pre-press is set for a shake-up with a new player offering a cut-price and high-quality alternative to press suppliers standard plate rolls.

LazyMask outsources work to Philippines

Repro outsourcing has taken another step east with a new service from Danish firm LazyMask offering image masking, clipping and retouching in the Philippines.

Victory for PPA as price control battle rages on

The PPA has claimed a partial victory in its battle with Postcomm over price controls for magazine delivery service Presstream.

University set to trade print

A university print department has started to take in a significant amount of commercial trade work after investing 500,000 in press and finishing equipment.

Santa selling point

Asda got into the festive mood with a Santa point-of-sale unit produced by bezier.

Break-up path for Northcliffe

Northcliffe Newspapers (NNG) is likely to be broken up by any buyer, adding to doubts on the future of its 50m Elsham Wold project.

Replica beefs up board ahead of 2006 revamp

Repro house Replica 02 has unveiled ambitious plans to more than triple turnover in 2006 after teaming up with two former Seven employees for a New Year rebrand.

Print 4 takes delivery of UKs first Akiyama 540 extreme B1 press

Bulwell-based Print 4 has invested in a new Akiyama 540 extreme press (pictured), the first to be installed in the UK.

Letter pricing changes threaten direct mail

There are warnings that DM budgets could suffer if Royal Mail (RM) is allowed to raise first-class letter prices.

Bahson hunts profits after spend

Bahson Colour Print is hoping to increase its turnover to 7.5m and improve profits for 2006 after investing over 2.5m in new Heidelberg kit.

Print firms and suppliers suffer as oil depot blasts rock Hemel

The after-effects of the Buncefield oil depot explosion have severely affected printers and equipment suppliers in Hemel Hempstead.