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Agfa expands 8-up thermal platesetter range with 65pph model

Agfa has beaten Screen to announce the latest upgrade to its Avalon N8 8up thermal CTP range, which is based on Screen's PlateRite 8000N platesetter series.

Screen unveils 65pph 8-up thermal platesetter

Screen has unveiled the latest addition to its PlateRite CTP range, the PlateRite HD 8900 series eight-up thermal platesetter, which has a maximum output speed of more than one plate per minute.

Cestrian Imaging invests in second Agfa M-Press Tiger flatbed

Cestrian Imaging has invested in its second Agfa M-Press Tiger flatbed press, less than two years after its initial installation, to maintain "the digital revolution" taking place at the company.

FMG secures $20m Indian private equity investment

FMG, the north London-based pre-media business, has sold a controlling stake in its business to a group of private equity investors led by India Value Fund Advisors (IVFA) for $20m (12.5m).

Stena Line offers biodegradeable loyalty cards through PCS

Ferry company Stena Line has used Plastic Card Services (PCS) to supply 60,000 biodegradeable loyalty cards for the relaunch of its loyalty scheme.

Océ and EFI sign worldwide MIS agreement

Océ and EFI have signed a worldwide referral agreement that allows Oc to refer their customers to EFI for its Pace and Monarch MIS systems.

Agfa posts improved 2010 figures but warns of rising raw material costs

Pre-press giant Agfa posted positive results for 2010, with its graphics division outperforming the group.

Pune's Digital Strategies gives its signage biz a Solara boost

Pune-based Digital Strategies CD Printing considers digital a pre-dominant theme and has leaped ahead with an investment in Gerber Solara Ion, UV flatbed printer which caters to high-quality printing...

B K Sales partners Sihl Germany in India

B K Sales Corporation in Mumbai has announced that it has entered into an exclusive partnership with Sihl Germany for Picofilm, and Enduro print media for the West and South India markets.

Point-of-sale printers advised to move away from non-paper products

Point-of-sale printers have been advised to use entirely paper products in light of increasing landfill tax costs.

Om Graphics in Orissa buys a Highwater CTP

Bhubaneshwar-based pre-press bureau Om Graphics in Orissa has installed a Highwater Python CTP system.

Print and Copy Centre invests in Morgana kit as digital op takes off

Print and Copy Centre, Grimsby has invested in a raft of Morgana finishing equipment in reaction to a move into digital.

Grafik Artz in Hubli installs its second KM colour digital press

Hubli-based Grafik Artz in Karnataka has strengthened its operational efficiency with an investment in a second Konica Minolta C6501, supplied and installed by HCL Infosystems.

Charterhouse sets up European HQ

Charterhouse has centred its European activities in a new Paris-based headquarters, headed up by European client services director Chrystel Adams.

Healeys cuts guillotine use with HT-30 buy

Fine art printer Healeys Printers has improved its workflow and cut down on the number of guillotines it requires after installing a Horizon HT-30 three-side trimmer from Intelligent Finishing Systems...