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"Wide-format is growing in India," says Neil Felton of Fespa
On his first visit to India, Fespa's managing director Neil Felton talks to Noel D'cunha about Fespa-SPAI activities in India and the Asian print market with which he is clearly impressed.

Alok Bharadwaj is the new MAIT president
Manufacturer's Association of IT industry (MAIT) announced Dr Alok Bharadwaj as its president for the term 2011-12. The announcement was made at MAIT's 28th annual session held at New Delhi on 26...

Killer App: Celloglas achieves regal touch with new blue
Celloglas produced the packaging for Nouveau Lashes' limited-edition Mink Strip Lashes, which were promoted as 'The Royal Lash, fit for a princess'. The pack had a royal blue Mirri sleeve and a...

Dscoop user group launches in EMEA
Dscoop, the community of HP graphic arts customers, has expanded its reach with a new EMEA group.

Kern adds iCart to mailing portfolio
Kern has enhanced its mailing offerings, taking on the exclusive UK print and mailing distributorship for The Automation Group's iCart robotic guided vehicle.

KopyKat moves into on-demand book production with IFS Horizon investment
Commercial printer KopyKat has moved into on-demand niche book production after installing a Horizon BQ160 PUR perfect binder from Intelligent Finishing Systems.

Agfa Graphics launches the Anapurna M2540 FB
Agfa Graphics enhanced its Anapurna family with the Anapurna M2540 FB.

Baesman Group continues local acquisition strategy
Looking to solidify its position in a little known but key direct mail market, Columbus, OH-based Baesman Group this week acquired Vincent Direct, also of Columbus. The move comes only a few months...

BMPA's STB forum raises the digital marketing pitch
"The race for success in print is highly competitive, so anyone offering to get under the bonnet and give your business a tune-up should be a godsend," said Faheem Agboatwala, chairman of BMPA's STB...

Middleton takes on De La Rue role
Trinity Mirror managing director of manufacturing Rupert Middleton will move to De La Rue next month.

EskoArtwork conducts Suite 10.1 upgrade seminar in Mumbai
EskoArtwork conducted a one-day seminar today for its customers in the Western region at the PrintWeek India office to make them aware of the possibilities with the new upgrades of its Suite 10.1.

Rival buys Richard Edward, employees in consultation
Staff at Richard Edward, the London-based specialist playing cards printer, have been placed in consultation following the company's acquisition by games manufacturer Cartamundi.
Two Sides and Print Power launch London seminar
Two Sides and Print Power are to hold a seminar discussing the role of print in the world of multi-channel media.

Burke calls for sustained industrial action to rescue UK
Unite assistant general secretary Tony Burke has called for sustained industrial action to protect UK workers.

Heidelberg to exhibit CSAT and Linoprint printers at Labelexpo
Heidelberg is exhibiting CSAT products under its own umbrella for the first time at Labelexpo, following its acquisition of the German digital press manufacturer in August.