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Paper Idea brings Optimus MIS products suite to India
Optimus has announced its Indian entry. The European suppliers of Management Information System (MIS) products and solutions, has named Paper Idea as the sole Indian distributor for Optimus MIS...

HSPG integrates paper price list with e-commerce and MIS
Howard Smith Paper Group (HSPG) has integrated its paper price lists with MIS and online automatic quoting systems to save itself, and printers, time and money processing paper orders.
Kama die-cutter gets HP support
Finishing equipment manufacturer Kama has been awarded 'Graphic Solutions Partner' status by digital press manufacturer HP.
Kongsberg launches extended XP cutting table
EskoArtwork has launched an extended version of its XP cutting table, the Kongsberg XP Auto, which is "ideal" for the wide-format digital print arena.

Roy Kingston rejoins Wyndeham as chief operating officer
Roy Kingston has returned to Wyndeham as chief operating officer of the group after a three-year hiatus.

News of the World next in line for Murdoch's paywall
News International is to continue its move to paid for internet content, with the News of The World's website the latest to be charged for.

DM firms welcome confirmation of Royal Mail privatisation plan
Direct mail printers have backed government plans to privatise Royal Mail, but warned that many challenges lie ahead for whoever takes charge at the mail operator.

Ess Aar increases productivity by 400% with Xerox printers
New Delhi-based Ess Aar International, after the installation of Xerox 260 and 5000 at its digital printing unit - Instant Prints, has reported a four-fold increase in sheet consumption.

FPB calls on public sector to maintain 10-day payment target following EU legislation shift
UK small businesses could be at risk of losing the benefits of the public sector's 10-day payment promise following the introduction of new legislation amending the EU late payments directive.

UPDATE: Three firefighters hospitalised tackling blaze at Amcor Flexibles
Three firefighters have been hospitalised following a "serious" fire at Amcor Flexibles' Livingston facility, which began yesterday (16 September) and led to the call out of around 70 firemen.

Epson launches desktop printer with optional spectrophotometer
Epson has added to its x900 range of inkjet printers with a 432mm-wide desktop model the Stylus Pro 4900, which was launched this week at German photographic trade show Photokina.

Vio Worldwide acquired by Australian-based Dubsat
Vio Worldwide has been acquired by cross media asset management business Dubsat; a deal Vio claims will enable it to develop cross-media applications on a broader platform.
Muller Martini launches Primera 110 stitcher with automation boost into UK
Finishing equipment manufacturer Muller Martini has said that the Primera 110 saddle stitcher launched at Ipex is now available for purchase in the UK.

Manroland launches 900 XXL 64pp sheetfed long-perfector
Manroland has entered the VLF long-perfector market with a version of the 900 XXL that can produce a 64pp sheet in a single pass.

SMEs to benefit from government changes to R&D tax credits
SME printers and printing equipment manufacturers could be in line for a tax boost as a result of changes to the tax relief rules for research and development (R&D).