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Lastra buys up FC Imaging UK
FC Imaging in Welwyn Garden City has sold its UK business to Lastra Imaging (UK), calling the deal a marriage made in heaven.
Litho now OneVision UK dealer
Litho Supplies has signed a deal with German firm OneVision to become sole distributor for its workflow software in the UK.
AN to cut ad costs with Vio package
Associated Newspapers has gone live with a contract soft-proofing package from Vio that could cut the cost of delivering certified colour ads by up to 95%.
GSPC fits Pageflex online design tool
Glasgow Solicitors Property Centre (GSPC) has signed up to become the first company in the UK to use Pageflex.edit.
Monotype sets up foundation
Font and typographic specialist Monotype Imaging has established a not-for-profit company dedicated to the advance of the typographic arts.
NI to drop inserts, signs Ferag deal
News International is to drop inserting from its print sites mailrooms when it completes its 600m print overhaul in 2008.
Autobond wins export deals to new locations
UK-based manufacturer Autobond has notched up three export firsts for its range of sheetfed film laminators.
Finnish mills threaten 14-day lockout
The Finnish Forest Industries Federation (FFIF) has threatened the Paper Workers Union with a two-week lockout if talks over a new job law are not concluded.
Associated signs up to Adfast
Associated Newspapers has continued the expansion of its ad delivery options by signing up to AdFast, the Newspaper Societys online artwork delivery system.
5th PODi digital practice guide
PODi has published the fifth edition of its Best Practices in Digital Print report, its largest yet.
IMX extranet to save on costs, boost capacity
Interoute claims that its secure extranet for the print and publishing sector can save printers, repro houses and publishers 20-50% of their communications costs and give increased capacity.
Newsfax prints Archants free Camden paper
Regional newspaper group Archant has unveiled a new freesheet for North London, as it nears completion of a 12.5m upgrade to its Norwich print plant.
Quebecor, Amicus talks rescheduled
Amicus GPMS members at Quebecor World in Corby are set for last-minute negotiations with the firms management after a ballot on future working terms and conditions was cancelled last week.
Packaging sector turning to gravure
Gravures resurgence has received a further boost with renewed interest from the packaging sector.
St George's Day event raises 24k
Over 24,000 was raised for charity at the annual St Georges Day luncheon held on 22 April at The Dorchester.