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Centurfax to launch CCDot5

Centurfax will unveil the latest version of its DotMeter, the CCDot5, at Ipex.

Barco P-E ready to unveil CTCP at Ipex

As well as revealing its new identity, strategy and management at Ipex, Barco Purup-Eskofot (BPE) will show a new computer-to-conventional-plate machine (CTCP).

Scitex Vision sells 1m of PressJets

Scitex Vision has completed more than 1m of business in the UK by selling new machines to its existing customer base.

Hahnemhle to exhibit at Ipex

The Hahnemhle Paper Mill is to display its collection of digital fine art paper at Ipex after taking over Roland DGAs stand (838) in Hall 4.

PrintCafe poised to go public

PrintCafe, the US printing software supplier, wants to raise nearly 50m in its second attempt at going public.

ESP completes site graphics for Great Ormond Street

ESP Technologies has used its new Vutek PressVu flatbed ink-jet printer to print a 100m mounting for Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Digital StoreFront launches in the US

T/R Systems has launched Digital StoreFront, a fully automated customisable system that aims to simplify job submission and proofing over the internet.

Pageflex set to show software over three halls

Pageflexs variable data printing software will be exhibited in eight locations covering three halls of Ipex.

Xerox upbeat despite 6.95m penalty

Xerox is putting a brave face on a last-ditch deal with US regulators to pay a 6.95m ($10m) penalty and change its accounts from 1997.

Garnett establishes NVQ apprenticeship scheme

Garnett, the Yorkshire paper maker, is tooling up for a new apprenticeship scheme aimed to help it rise above the sliding economy.

Sappi's Blackburn mill gets ISO 14001

Sappis coated fine paper mill in Blackburn has been awarded with ISO 14001 environmental certification, making it the last of seven mills in Sappi Fine Paper Europe to be certified.

UPM-Kymmene signs contract for rail haulage

UPM-Kymmene has signed a five-year contract with English Welsh & Scottish Railway (EWS), which will see over 100,000 tonnes of paper transported annually by rail.

IP launches business paper for ink-jets

International Paper (IP) has launched Rey Jetprint, a new matt white 90gsm business paper designed for ink-jet printing.

Paper Industry Gold Medal awarded to Stratton

The Paper Industry Gold Medal Committee is giving its Gold Medal award for 2002 to Sandy Stratton, former executive chairman of St Regis Paper Company.

Paper Federation attacks government policy

The Paper Federation of Great Britain has blamed the strength of sterling and high energy costs for the first decline in paper and board production in 20 years.