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Tech-ni-Fold in USA franchise
Leicester-based Tech-ni-Fold hopes to set up a web of franchise operations after the successful launch of Tech-ni-Fold USA.
IPA reports ad spend growth
The latest <i>Bellwether</i> report from the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising (IPA) shows the most optimistic outlook for advertising expenditure since the survey began in 2000.
AB Dick to pass on new Presstek line
AB Dick UK has decided not to sell the Presstek manufactured Vector platesetter or Freedom plate in the UK, following their launch at GraphExpo last year.
Applecart uses RTI for Proof
Applecart is working with RealTimeImage (RTI) and Alwan Colour to develop a contract quality remote proofing product.
Quark 6 offers compatibility
Quark has taken onboard feedback from the last Digital Ad Lab meeting and has come up with a solution to backwards compatibility for firms upgrading to QuarkXPress 6.
Xerox lifts lid on new high speed copier/printer
Xerox has launched the latest of its product roll outs in the form of a high-speed high-performance monochrome copier/printer that has been heralded as the dawning of a new platform.
CIP4 and GATF to collaborate on JDF criteria
The CIP4 Organisation and the Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (GATF) have signed a five-year agreement to develop JDF standards.
Honour for Brady
Alito Color chairman Terry Brady has been granted freedom of the city of London in recognition of his contributions to charity and business.
Fuji sets up dedicated graphics division
Fuji has set up a dedicated Graphic Systems Division in Japan to manage its worldwide printing business.
Fuji reveals Drupa product plans
Fuji has announced details of the products and concepts that it will show at Drupa.
Drupa chief says show is call to arms for print
Messe Dsseldorf chief executive Werner Dornscheidt termed this years Drupa a wake up call for the printing industry.
Heidelberg sees 'reason for hope'
Heidelberg chief executive Bernhard Schreier claims the group is starting to see the turnaround after three years of downward trends.
Kodak buys remote proofing firm RTI and reveals processless product
Kodak Polychrome Graphics has bought RealTimeImage as part of a move to expand its proofing and software product line.
Bullish Macfarlane profits from "back to basics"
Packaging company Macfarlane Group is anticipating a major improvement this year following a trading statement issued today.
Profits warning from Finnish paper companies
Finnish paper manufacturers UPM-Kymmene and M-real are warning that results will be hit hard by current market conditions, with M-real set to post its third consecutive quarter period loss.