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Premier uses DM for Cypher range

Premier Paper has used a direct mail campaign to promote an addition to its Cypher uncoated range.

Hobbs sticks with Muller kit

Hobbs the Printers has updated its bindery with a raft of Muller Martini kit, including a BravoPlus stitching line.

Heidelberg cylinder guide

An exhaustive guide on operating Heidelberg cylinders has been published.

KEP maintains technical edge with StitchLiner

KEP Print Group has invested in a Horizon StitchLiner, as part of the firms continued growth.

Arrowhead invests 100,000 in finishing revamp

Arrowhead Printing has invested 100,000 in a new folder and stitcher and brought the bulk of its finishing in-house.

Presstek reports strong Q2

Presstek has posted solid 2005 Q2 results and stated it was ahead of expectation on the integration of AB Dick.

Creo launches business MIS

Kodak subsidiary Creo has launched a management information system (MIS) package, Enterprise Management Solutions (EMS), for mid-sized and larger printers.

Seargeants buys first 46 Karat Plus

Seargeants Brothers Printers in Pontypool has scooped the UKs first KBA 46 Karat Plus DI waterless press as part of a 300,000 investment.

Print tool added to FirstProof

Hamillroad Software has released the most significant upgrade yet to its soft-proofing and approval package, FirstProof.

Lschers for UKHO chart work

The Governments UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is hoping to revolutionise production of charts and navigation material after installing three Lscher units, including the UKs first FleXPose! 75.

MacDermid builds flexo plate op in UK

Consumables manufacturer MacDermid is set to begin production of flexo plates at a new 1.1m UK factory as it rides the wave of growth in the newspaper flexo market.

Muller lands first Concepta buyers

Muller Martini has landed the first two UK sales for its Concepta narrow-web press, which launched at Drupa last year.

BCF Workbook targets curb of VOC emissions

The British Coatings Federation (BCF) has produced the Volatile Organic Compounds Workbook, to help companies with new EU VOC emission standards.

CUP press buy boosts speed and cuts costs

Cambridge University Press (CUP) has invested in pre-press equipment from Creo, in a bid to cut its overheads.

Ex-bosses buy Run On after fall to administrators

Print management firm Run On (UK) has been sold to a team consisting of former directors, following the companys move into administration.