PerfectProof, the digital proofing software company, has won certification from Fogra, the Graphic Technology Research Association. Its ProofMaster tool was the first product to win nine certifications across the four main printing standards, offset, newsprint, gravure and raster proofing, said the firm.

Pottsprinters is rolling out a World Cup promotion by sending more than 3,000 wall charts and stickers to existing and potential customers. The printer, which is based in North Shields, near Newcastle, will donate 5 to a nominated charity for every order made during the tournament, from 9 June to 9 July. It will enter names into a prize draw for a shirt signed by ex-England and Newcastle star Peter Beardsley. Contact: 0191 257 0817

International Greetings has bought the publisher of Noddy and Postman Pat. The south Wales-based wrapping paper and stationery firm is paying 2.5m for Alligator Books. The publisher's management team will not change. Alligator recently bought Chrysalis' children's book division and made 440,000 pre-tax profit on last year's 5.5m turnover.

Canon UK has followed its Ipex unveiling of 20 new products by joining Picon. Canon UK managing director Andy Vickers, Picon chief executive John Brazier said the membership proved Canon's commitment to the market.

Howard Smith Paper has promoted Paul Farrell to the newly created post of national business papers sales manager following a restructuring of the division. He reports to divisional director for business papers Mike Thomsett.

St Bride Library is celebrating the history of Fleet Street with a conference on newspaper design. Some of the world's leading newspaper designers and personalities will speak, including Alan Rusbridger, Peter Baistow, Paul Barnes, Simon Esterson, Nico Macdonald, Ally Palmer and Mark Porter. The event at London's St Bride Foundation is on 19 May and tickets cost from 35. Visit: www.stbride.org