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JEM snaps up JR Digital Print

JEM Education Marketing Services has acquired JR Digital Print Services for an undisclosed sum.

Union recognised at Quebecor plant

The GPMU has signed a union recognition agreement at the Quebecor World plant in Corby.

Augustus nets three gongs at SPA ceremony

Augustus Martin stole the show at the third annual Screen Printing Association (SPA) Awards last week picking up three prizes at the ceremony held at Stationers Hall.

Westdale invests in second CutStar

Westdale Printing Group has signed up for a 10-colour Heidelberg Speedmaster 102 just one month after taking delivery of a 12-colour model.

Creo appoints first local dealer

Filmtechnik is the first dealer to be appointed by Creo UK following its move to regional specialists.

Agfa to close ex-Lastra plant

Agfa is to close a former Lastra plate production plant in Jacksonville, Texas, with the loss of 200 jobs in a plan to centralise its US production facilities.

Artwork Systems uses Certified PDF

Artwork Systems has used sister firm Enfocus Certified PDF technology in its latest pre-press workflows.

Kodak integration ahead of schedule

Kodak is ahead of schedule to integrate the NexPress and Versamark businesses.

B&T personalised calenders go live

Butler and Tanner (B&T), PrintWeeks newly crowned Digital Printer of the Year, has launched an online personalised calendar service.

Danka expands full-colour portfolio with HP 9850

Danka has expanded its colour digital print portfolio to become European distributor for HPs 9850 MFP.

EFI figures exceed estimates

EFI exceeded its restated earnings expectations for the third quarter and is on track with growth in its professional printing products.

Videojet and HP in joint project

Label and overprinting specialist Videojet has linked up with Hewlett Packard to produce a variable printer using thermal inks.

HP revives role for nationwide manager in UK

HP Indigo has appointed a country manager for the UK. It is the first time the firm has had a UK manager since the departure of Steve Donegal in 2002.

Canon to take on Xerox, Oc

Canon is to take on Xerox and Oc in the high-volume variable print market with the launch of two printers at Digital Print World.

Eurofold latest in Babs product line

Babs International has used Digital Print World to launch three new products into the UK digital market.