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Fraser Hamilton invests in an Agfa Avalon N4 platesetter
Fraser Hamilton has taken delivery of an Agfa Avalon N4 platesetter as part of an ongoing environmental push at the north London print business.

Print suppliers ensure top-level security for Tony Blair autobiography 'A Journey'
Production of former Prime Minister Tony Blair's autobiography, A Journey, required a Harry Potter-esque level of security among publisher Random House's print suppliers - and the phenomenal sales of...
Johnston Press increases profit for first time since 2006
Newspaper publisher Johnston Press increased its operating profit before recurring items for the first time since 2006 during the first six months of 2010.
Reader Reaction: How is business looking for you for the rest of the year?
As we approach the end of the summer, we ask how printers view their prospects

Print Quest buys Star Proof to showcase Kodak platesetter
Flexographic plate-making specialist Print Quest has invested in a Star Proof and Epson proofing system to showcase the quality of its Kodak NX platesetter.

HighWater CTP appoints MD Sizer
HighWater CTP is aiming to expand its distribution network following the appointment of Derek Sizer as managing director.

Indian paper manufacturing companies zoom ahead
During the month of July, prices for creamwove writing paper at Rs 41,000 a tonne and maplitho printing paper at Rs 52,205 a tonne, had notched up about 5 to 9% on a yearly basis.
Image2output targets digital growth following Newton appointment
Digital printer and pre-press software supplier Image2output is hoping to grow its business in the north of England after appointing Tony Newton to the business.

CPC restarts Bristol site to fulfil clients' orders
Production has resumed at CPC Packaging UK's Bristol site after the 23.7m company's collapse last week.

Large-format list & mood Indigo
Jo Francis tracks down the solutions to your technical troubles
Digital Plus takes on npower digital print work
Leeds-based Digital Plus has been tasked with helping football league sponsor npower rebrand its signs and graphics, including printing white lines for a mini Astroturf pitch at a call centre in...

Gatwick Airport's print ad first for new Clear Channel tower site
Clear Channel has unveiled its 22m-high A3 Halo Tower, the fifth such tower of the outdoor giant's Pinnacle Collection.

Haymarket sells Packaging News
PrintWeek sister title Packaging News has been sold to Metropolis International Group.

EFI launches UV LED digital label printer for flexible packaging
EFI has created what it claims is the first full UV-curing digital label printer that can print on flexible packaging substrates.

Business boom drives CRP to invest in new KBA Rapida
CRP Print & Packaging has bought a multimillion-pound KBA press to help it keep pace with rapid expansion.