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Kerala Master Printers Association announces its office bearers
At the 32nd annual general body meeting of the Kerala Master Printers Association (KMPA) held on 24 July, the association announced the new office bearers for 2010-2012.
Friedheim in UK Bograma launch
Friedheim International has launched the Ipex-previewed Bograma BSR 550 Servo rotary punch in the UK and in Ireland.
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Melville invests 500,000 to bring beauty to shell-scheme graphics
Exhibition services specialist Melville Graphics has invested 500,000 in moving into direct-to-substrate wide-format production.
Schawk posts doubled profits for Q2 2010
Schawk has said it doubled its pre-tax profit in the second quarter as the recovery took hold in the packaging sector, leading to increased client activity.

PCL upgrades finishing with Morgana spend
PCL Digital has rounded off a major kit upgrade and site move with a raft of equipment from finishing manufacturer Morgana.
Schawk UK picks up pre-media prize
Schawk's UK division has won an International Grand Prix Cyrel award, in the corrugated pre-print category, for its pre-media work on Swedish outdoor power tools manufacturer Hussqvarna's products.
Inc Direct continues 10m turnover push following Gray appointment
Inc Direct has appointed Mark Gray to its sales team and hopes he will play "an instrumental role" in doubling the company's turnover to 10m by next year.

Former Colourworld directors set up new print business
The former directors of failed printer Colourworld Winchester, which traded as Colourworld Print Solutions (CPS), have set up a new print business, Rooster Digital.
Dalim launches mobile approval app for Apple iPhone/iPad
Dalim Software has launched a mobile approval app that will allow graphic arts professionals to view and interact with project files remotely on their Apple iPhone and iPad.

Digital aspects of AR & tinning time
Jo Francis tracks down the solutions to your technical troubles

Heidelberg improves Q1 figures but remains on course for full-year net loss
Press manufacturer Heidelberg posted improved results for its first quarter, citing Ipex and other shows as key sales drivers.

Fujifilm relaunches customer mag
Fujfilm has relaunched its customer magazine as a biannual publication under the title Print! with a more environmentally friendly angle.

IFS adds B1-format Komfi Sagitta to Aspira and Delta laminator ranges
Post-press equipment reseller Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS) has boosted its product range with a high-end laminator from Komfi, the 50m-per-minute Sagitta.
Litho Supplies' unsecured creditors to get minimal return
The administrator for failed consumables supplier Litho Supplies has said that unsecured creditors are likely to receive a payout, although it will only amount to a few pence in the pound.