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Capstan CTP first from ECRM
ECRM has launched what it claims is the first capstan platesetter, the Mako 2.
Adare's Marque2 to push DAM pros
Former Vio vice-president of business strategy Steven Wood is targeting large corporations, advertising agencies, printers and pre-press firms as head of Adares Marque2 digital asset management (DAM)...
Pageant agrees exclusive Fujifilm deal
Pageant Graphics has signed a seven-figure deal to distribute Fujifilm pre-press consumables exclusively.
Six UK dealers sign up to sell Ferrania's film
Ferrania Imaging Technologies has set up a UK dealer network for its film products, after exclusive UK dealer Litho Supplies withdrew support.
Prolatus signs first customer in MarkUp deal
Prolatus has signed its first UK customer as part of an early adopter programme.
Consumables dip hits Litho's profits
The adoption of new technologies such as CTP hit Litho Supplies consumables sales and ate into its pre-tax profits.
Positive Focus lands UK Black Magic distribution
Positive Focus has picked up the distribution of BlackMagic proofing software in the UK.
Banks are "ripping off" printing firms
Three-quarters of printing firms investigated by ABA, the Consumer Associations bank auditing service, are being overcharged by an average of 7,500.
DMGT contract revenue falls
Contract printing revenues have fallen by 20% at the Daily Mail & General Trusts (DMGT) Northcliffe Newspapers plants, according to preliminary figures.
Macfarlane posts 2001 loss
Cutbacks in the electronics industry last year prompted a 10% fall in sales from continuing operations at Macfarlane, the Glasgow-based packaging group.
65 jobs to be lost as Romney closes
Swindon-based Romney Packaging has ceased trading, with the loss of 65 jobs, after failing to find a buyer.
Newsprinters gets Muller kit
Newsprinters, the contract newspaper printing subsidiary of London-based Newsfax International, has installed Muller Martini post-press systems to handle output from its two MAN Roland Uniset 70...
Waltham Litho gets six-colour Komori
Family-owned Waltham Litho in east London has bought its first Komori Press a six-colour Lithrone 28 with coater as part of a two-year investment plan.
Hewitt to attend Ipex to reveal DTI study results
Secretary of State for Trade and Industry Patricia Hewitt will announce the results of a major DTI study into the impact of e-commerce on the printing sector at Ipex.
Amcor boosts sales with Rexam packaging buy
Amcor Flexibles UK sales will rise to almost 200m with the acquisition of Rexams UK flexible packaging plants at Ledbury and Thetford.