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NJP updates CTP with TPT

New Jarrold Printing has opted for two Lscher Xpose! 180 platesetters to feed the presses at its new 40m Norfolk plant.

Heligon launches cut-out plug-in

A London-based developer of image algorithms has developed a Photoshop plug-in that it claims can slash the time and cost of making cut-outs of complex images.

Heidelberg shows KPG processless plate

Heidelberg demonstrated Kodak Polychrome Graphics processless plates at its Leeds open house last month.

Digital move pays off for Thames Print Room

Investment in a digital press is set to pay dividends for Thames Print Room, with the firm in negotiations for the supply of on-demand material with a car manufacturer.

Amicus GPMS and Polestar strike training deal

Amicus GPMS and Polestar have struck a deal aimed at improving access to training and skill levels for the firms workforce.

Gala in DM push to promote its bingo

Independent gaming company Gala has embarked on a major direct mail drive, starting with a personalised campaign as part of a bingo promotion.

DM propels Tories campaign

The General Election campaign has concluded with direct mail playing a key role in the Conservative Partys drive.

Cambridge wins exams deal

Cambridge Printing has been handed a contract to print exam papers for the Northern Ireland Council for Curriculum Examinations (CCE).

UK debut for PPPs inline die-cutting

Pomeroy Pressroom Products has launched a new inline perforating, die-cutting, scoring and spot coating system for all makes of offset press.

Paper giants post increased profits

Paper suppliers reported improved profits on lower sales for the first quarter of the year.

Cubbon: prepare for change

Henry Cubbon, president of the National Association of Paper Merchants (NAPM), has called for the sector to work harder at planning for change.

New Bobst die-cutter for Olro

Olro Group has rounded off a 400,000 investment at its Hainault site with a new Bobst SPeria die-cutter.

Horizon to double production

Horizon has revealed plans to double its output with a huge expansion at its factory in Kyoto, Japan.

Acorn Web wins Country titles

Acorn Web Offset has clinched a two-year contract to print three titles from Country Publications.

Xeretec targets new markets

Xeretec, the Wokingham-based Xerox reseller, is set to expand into the managed services and process outsourcing sector after appointing three new directors to its board.