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Screen offers users punchless CTP option
Screen has come up with a new punchless version of its PlateRite 8800 CTP series, which gives the option for users to turn off the registration punch.
Druckfarben buys historic ink supplier Shackell Edwards
Ink supplier Druckfarben has purchased the business and certain assets of Shackell Edwards & Co, after the UK ink manufacturer's fall into administration at the end of last month.
2009 will be difficult year for recovered paper, says CPI
Paper trade representative CPI has said 2009 will be a very difficult year for the UK recovered paper industry, with the generation of waste paper falling as the recession continues.
Canon expands mono imagePress range
Canon is looking to capitalise on the demand for black-and-white capacity in the production printing arena after making a trio of mono additions to its imagePress printer range.
EskoArtwork boasts 'lights out' production with SignUp Auto release
EskoArtwork has unveiled SignUp Auto, an automatic nesting system for sign and display companies, as well as an update to its SignUp graphic layout application tool.
EFI top bosses take voluntary pay cut ahead of Q1 results
Electronics For Imaging's (EFI) chief executive, president and chief financial officer have taken a 10-15% voluntary pay cut ahead of the publication of the company's Q1 results on 29 April.
Tangent buys goodwill and software of VLM
Tangent Communications has acquired the software and goodwill of failed digital printer VLM following the company's fall into administration last month.
TSO opts for 'interface configuration' with Prism MIS
The Stationery Office (TSO) has placed an order for a Prism WIN Management Information System (MIS), following its acquisition in 2007 by BPO giant Williams Lea.
KMCA turns to Facebook in bid to beat recession
A struggling Nottingham digital printer hit by the recession gave a new meaning to web-to-print last month after using social networking site Facebook to appeal for new customers.
Kodak hails roadshow success
Kodak has fted the success of its European 'Pole Position' roadshow after nearly 300 visitors turned up at the show's nine UK stops.
Print industry bodies call for Skills Summit
The BPIF, Unite and Proskills have called on skills minister Lord Young of Norwood Green to back an industry Skills Summit to highlight the importance of training.
Howard Hunt programme aids young creatives
Howard Hunt Group has joined forces with Swanley Technical College to train a troupe of young creatives as part of Proskills' initiative.
Bespoke consolidates operations into one site
Envelope manufacturer Bespoke Envelopes Direct (BED) has finalised a two-year plan to bring its three facilities under one roof.
Deutsche Post emerges as 'potential buyer' for Royal Mail
Partial privatisation of the Royal Mail has moved a step closer after Deutsche Post emerged as the latest possible suitor to take part-control of the postal operator.
Burlington Press bought out of administration by fellow Cambridge printer
Failed printer Burlington Press has been bought by the owner of another locally based printer Blue Point Cambridge (BPC).