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Fespa is to launch a new exhibition aimed at the European digital print market next year.

Two UK firms have scooped top prizes in this years Xeikon Diamond Awards for users of the firms presses.

Pioneering ink-jet press developer Inca has been snapped up by Screen.

As well as launching two new wide-format machines at Fespa, Agfa repositioned the Dotrix machine, launched a new ink for it and revealed details of more sales.

Seiko Instruments Infotech (SII) launched a 104in (2.64m) wide solvent ink-jet printer at Fespa.

Fillink is targeting super-wide and wide-format printer users with a range of third-party solvent inks and a range of technical support and service packages.

Docklands-based printer CGI Group has pushed its turnover up to 26m after buying fellow East London firm 3D Digital for an undisclosed sum.

Dynagram has launched a new version of its imposition software, DynaStrip.

Newspaper ad delivery looks set for a shake-up after The Telegraph Group became the second UK publisher to adopt Vios certified soft-proofing package, VCSP.

Pulp and paper industry leaders have made expanding forest certification a priority, while industry bodies have called for greater action against illegal logging.

RR Donnelley (RRD) has expanded its book business with an agreement to acquire Chinese firm Asia Printers Group from Asian Print Holdings.

News Internationals plans for its new Waltham Cross print plant may not be considered by local councillors until the end of July, following delays over technical issues.

Wyndeham has implemented a management restructure in order to create single teams for its main business areas.

Major print buyers with a combined spend of almost 100m have already signed up to attend the Print Forum for Print Buyers on 6-8 July in Tewkesbury.

A packaging printer was recovering in a Birmingham hospital this week after his arm became trapped in a press last Tuesday.