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Printing forum in Swansea University

The Printing & Coating Forum in Wales is holding a two-day course at the University of Wales in Swansea, to provide print buyers with an understanding of the printing process.

Study finds digital uptake stalled by price

Cost per page is quoted by print buyers as the biggest barrier to the uptake of digital colour printing according to the latest research from CAP Ventures.

IBM aims to up presence

IBM Printing Systems aims to raise its industry profile through a new power to the printer campaign, unveiled at Ipex.

HP Indigo 'can transform digital print market'

HP Indigo believes it can be the next Apple Computer in terms of its ability to transform the market.

Schreier laughs off sale rumours

Heidelberg chairman Bernhard Schreier has dismissed reports of a sale of RWEs 50% stake in the press manufacturer to a US private equity investor as total nonsense.

Muller chief exec upbeat over show

Ipex is attracting the right sort of visitor, according to Muller Martini chief executive Rudi Muller.

Fuji sells first Vx-9600 CTP

Fujifilm Graphic Systems has signed the first order for its new B1 Luxel Vx-9600 CTP system with Lithographic Group, the web offset printer based in County Wicklow, Ireland.

Guardian steps up Colorbus use

Colorbus has announced that The Guardian has bought its magazine proofing system to proof editorial pages for its <i>Weekend</i> and <i>Observer Sports Monthly</i> and <i>Observer Food Monthly</i>...

Scitex to grow digital market with web press

Scitex Digital Printing (Stand 538 Hall 5) is promising cheaper, faster and higher quality digital presses.

HUE sales double since Ipex 98

Heidelberg Used Equipment (HUE) has doubled its UK sales within the last 12 months to 12.5m.

Optichrome in venture with IBM

Optichrome Computer Systems has announced the launch of a range of products including the latest version of Estimating Pro+, and a joint sales initiative with IBM.

TripleArc workflow a "milestone"

TripleArcs new Collaborative Workflow System (CWS) has been introduced at Ipex, where chief operations officer Jason Cromack hailed it as "a milestone in the print procurement story".

KBA seals huge DS Smith deal

KBA has sold its largest ever size 7 press to UK packager DS Smith Speciality Packaging.

HP Indigo to lead digital explosion

Demand for digital print is set to explode now according to HP Indigo and it claims it will be the number one supplier to the market.

Mulcahy delivers upbeat Ipex address

Print in Europe is resuming its march declared Xerox chairman and chief executive Anne Mulcahy in her State of the Industry address on the first day of Ipex.