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TFG plumps for Extensis Preflight Online

TFG has adopted Extensis Preflight Online for the online submission of files.

Agfa's Palladio B2 CTP debuts at Scantech

Scantech in Heathfield, East Sussex, is the first UK firm to install Agfas Palladio B2 CTP system.

NCS and PIS to form nationwide group

NCS Group and Premier Integrated Solutions (PIS) are set to merge, forming a nationwide pre-press and digital distribution group.

KBA takes on GTO with Genius 52

KBA aims to take on the Heidelberg GTO with its latest press, the Genius 52.

Binuscan pushes Retouch Pro

Binuscan is aiming to increase European sales of its PhotoRetouch Pro image processing software.

Smurfit announces exit date

Michael Smurfit will step down from his role as chairman and chief executive of Jefferson Smurfit Group on 31 October his 50th anniversary with the firm.

Chromocraft and MGP to merge

Chromocraft of Feltham and Maidenheads MGP are to merge with the aim of creating a 6.5m-plus turnover business.

Group role for ET Heron's Amos

ET Heron sales director Keith Amos has taken on a wider Wyndeham group remit in a reshuffle of its web sales operations.

Ex-FD of Merlin admits to theft

The former finance director of Canvey Islands Merlin Colour Printers has pleaded guilty to nine charges of theft and false accounting.

Polestar prints anniversary mag

Polestar has printed the 40th anniversary copies of the worlds first colour newspaper magazine for <i>The Sunday Times Magazine</i>.

Heatset printer numbers will drop, says Pira study

The number of heatset web printing companies in Europe is expected to fall by 30%-40% over the next 10 years, according to a new report from Pira.

Business as usual as Svecia waits for buyer

A buyer is being sought for press manufacturer Svecia Screen Printing by its Swedish parent company Traction AB.

Bold expansion at the Fulmar Group

Fulmar is making a bold expansion drive with the acquisition of 7m-turnover Quadracolor and the 3.7m purchase of two 12-colour Speedmasters for Fulmar Colour.

Quebecor lists 92% slump due to ad downturn

Quebecor World, the worlds largest print group, has reported a 92% slump in its consolidated net income for 2001.

Definitive stitching line for Heidelberg

Heidelberg has introduced a stitching line that it says will be the model for all of its stitching lines and its first two machines have been sold in the UK.