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Perfect binder purchase brings in immediate business for Creative

Commercial printer Creative Print has moved into perfect binding after installing a BQ470 from Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS).

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GSM praises MIS System Restore

GSM Graphic Arts has branded the Shuttleworth MIS Virtual System Restore facility "unbelievably simple" to use after it recovered its system after a server failure.

Van Gennep and Adam Software announce partnership

Publishing workflow software developer Van Gennep has teamed with the digital asset management (DAM) developer Adam Software to deliver a DAM-based, end-to-end workflow publishing platform.

Manugraph unveils the new Smartline press

Manugraph invited the trade press to its manufacturing plant in Kolhapur, Maharashtra to showcase the newly developed Smartline 4x1 double circumference web press.

35 jobs go as Paramount falls into administration

Paramount Print Group has fallen into administration with half of the 7.5m-turnover company's staff made redundant.

Epson accused of hidden costs over low-cost remote proofer

Epson has been accused of misleading printers about the total cost of using its desktop Stylus Pro 4900, which is available with an internal spectrophotometer, as a remote proofing device.

Stahlfolder speeds up Wincanton workload

Commercial printer Wincanton Press has invested in a Stahlfolder KH66 combination folder to keep its finishing department up to date with its press hall.

TechNova installs 100 CTP systems in 18 months; and makes a dent

TechNova announced its first violet installation in the North East at Aurora Fine Arts in Guwahati, Assam: an 8-up FFEI Viostar FA8 with a Glunz & Gensen Raptor 85 processor.

Bobst acquires China foothold

Finishing equipment manufacturer Bobst has moved into the Chinese market, taking a controlling interest in Hong Kong-based Gordon.

Workers at ITC call off strike

ITC's Haridwar manufacturing plant workers who were on strike following suspension of a worker, have resumed work after a District Magistrate intervention.

PrintWeek Iindia Directory 2011 set for end of the year release

Work on the second edition of the PrintWeek India Directory (2011) - is almost complete. It will be published and distributed along with the 31 December issue of PrintWeek India.

Kadam invests Rs 4.5 cr in new unit and a Kodak Nexpress and Basysprint CtCP

Kadam Digital Transprints, (KDT) has become the first pre-press bureau in Pune to install Kodak's Nexpress SE 3000 five-colour press.

PrintWeek India will launch The 500 supplement highlighting top 500 print firms in India

A special publication of PrintWeek India's pick of top 500 Indian print firms who dominate the graphic arts industry is ready. The 500 is powered by Xerox India.