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Transactional sector thriving, says CFH

CFH Total Document Management has said that its transactional mailing services are thriving, despite the recession.

Fairprint adds Heidelberg Speedmaster Anicolor press

Fairprint has responded to year-on-year growth of nearly 30% by investing in a Heidelberg Speedmaster SM 52-4+L Anicolor press.

Sterling Colours merges with Sinkro's UK arm

UK ink manufacturer Sterling Colours has merged with the UK arm of Sinkro International.

Quebecor World unveils accord to set aside Chapter 11 protection in July

Failed North American printing giant Quebecor World has reached an agreement with its creditors and said it will emerge from creditor protection by mid-July.

Monotype adds new font ranges

Monotype Imaging Holdings has added more than 100 fonts to its Monotype, Linotype and ITC typeface collections.

Folium administrator denies "sold" claims

Confusion surrounds the potential sale of failed printer Folium Group as conflicting reports are emerging over the status of the business.

Preview gets UK's first Compose Print Station

Creative design and digital print company Preview has become the first UK printer to take advantage of Compose System's Star Proof remote Print Station for contract proofing.

Presstek gives Agfa's Victory director role

Presstek has appointed Daniel Victory to the newly-created role of global technical director for digital plates.

Workers at fire-struck Thorpe plant face redundancy as MY Healthcare decides not to rebuild

MY Healthcare has made 74 staff redundant after it decided not to rebuild its fire-ravaged Thorpe cartons facility.

Digital print team eyes professional photo market with ProCanvas venture

Start-up ProCanvas is looking to plug "a gap in the market" and target the professional photography market with its digital print business.

BitStream's Pageflex ties with DirectSmile Online for web-to-print and personalisation services

Pageflex, a web-to-print division of US company Bitstream, has tied with software firm DirectSmile to introduce its DirectSmile Online edition to the Pageflex product range.

Document Options boosts colour production with HP Indigo 3050 buy

Crawley-based Document Options has made a push for improved colour reproduction in its digital printing division after investing in an HP Indigo 3050 press.

Agfa launches high-capacity Anapurna

Agfa has boosted the output speed of its Anapurna M range of UV inkjet printers after unveiling the Anapurna M2, which can print at 23sqm per hour.

Printing.com unveils US partner as 'trading remains stable'

Printing.com has said that its results for the year ended 31 March 2009 will be in line with market expectations, as it unveils Raintree Graphics as the US master licence holder.

Council aims to save up to 100,000 with Speedmaster buy

North Yorkshire County Council has said it will cut its annual print outsourcing bill by up to 100,000 after investing in its first full-colour press, a Heidelberg Speedmaster 52-5-P.