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New online firm PrintConnect has rolled out its first service, a print recruitment portal, the start of a wave of offerings from the firm.

Xants innovative sub-10,000 metal platesetter got its UK launch last week by distributor Info-Tec.

Agfas first quarter results reflected the firms transformation following the disposal of the firms consumer imaging and font businesses last year.

Inca Digital Printers has set up a dedicated division to develop industrial ink-jet applications.

Ortek is to add a B2 10-colour long perfector in a move that will significantly increase the firms capacity.

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Leycol has installed its second new press this year and has also taken delivery of a new platesetter.

Packaging group Macfarlane has made redundancies at its Kilmarnock labelling plant as part of an ongoing efficiency drive.

Two UK firms were honoured at the Sappi European Printer of the Year Awards 2005, picking up bronze awards at the ceremony held last weekend in Turkey.

Dhgraphics has been bought in an MBO led by two senior staff.

Amicus GPMS has spoken out on the Governments plan to fight the EUs decision to force the UK to adhere to the 48-hour week.

Retail print specialist bezier is up for sale, with reports that it could go for 100m.

Carrs Products has developed a coating that can kill the MRSA superbug on paper, which has been identified as a prime carrier of the bacteria.

Xerox has shown a raft of developments at the On Demand show in Philadelphia this week, including a new DocuColor.

The administrative receiver for Ailec Mailing Services has closed the hand finishing side of the business but is in very serious negotiations for the remainder of the business.