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PrintWeek India Awards' receive a huge boost with 100 print firms sending in entries

The PrintWeek India 2011 Awards event has generated overwhelming response with over 100 print firms sending in their entries.

Former Unite boss tops Trade Union Rich List

Former Unite joint general secretary Derek Simpson has topped a list of the highest paid union bosses for the 2009/10 financial year.

Enfocus targets tablet conversion problems with PitStop update

Enfocus has announced an update to its PitStop Pro 10 and PitStop Server 10 pre-flighting tools that allows PDFs to be optimised for viewing on tablet computers.

Nuffield Press files for administration

Abingdon, Oxfordshire-based Nuffield Press has gone into administration as of 27 June.

Durst unveils "genuine alternative" to screen printing for textile sector

Durst has unveiled its latest inkjet digital printer for the textiles sector, the Kappa 180, which the manufacturer claims offers a "genuine alternative to flat bed screen printing".

Adverset makes thermal move with Heidelberg Suprasetter

Scarborough-based Adverset Media Solutions has moved to thermal CTP after investing in a Suprasetter A 52 with Autoloader.

Printers warned not to miss out on chance to curb pre-packs

Printers could miss a one-off opportunity to put a stop to so-called "phoenix" companies if they don't take part in the recently launched consultation on proposed reform of insolvency rules.

ILN to launch upmarket sports mag Podium

Customer publisher Illustrated London News (ILN) has launched upmarket sports magazine <i>Podium</i>.

Intent set to double in size with UBM Connect buy

Intent Media is to acquire UBM's Connect portfolio of trade magazines which includes <i>Music Week</i> magazine, in a 2.4m cash deal.

Kamal Chopra to be the guest of honour in Beijing

Kamal Chopra of Ludhiana has been invited as a guest of honour for an award ceremony on 12 July, 2011 at the Beijing's Diaoyutai State Guesthouse.

"Wide-format can only be sustained with a good financial back-up," says B Prasad of Printech Digital Imaging

Printech Digital Imaging won a silver for the best innovation in print at the OAC Awards 2011 on 17 June. B Prasad provides a perspective into wide-format printing in India.

Firms cleared in Sessions dismissals case

The three companies caught up in an employment tribunal over the purchase of elements of failed printer Sessions of York have been cleared after the case was thrown out last week (17 June).

Negi launches Mutoh colour checking system in India

Mumbai-based Negi Sign Systems & Supplies, the representative for Mutoh in India, has announced the availability of newly launched Mutoh ColorVerify spectrophotometer-based colour checking system for...

Smith Print Design continues to trade in administration

Gateshead printer Smith Print Design continues to trade in administration more than two weeks after insolvency specialists were appointed.

Summit debates theme for Fespa Asia 2011

With a pledge to put up a grand Asian show, Fespa concluded the summit at the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore. Fespa Asia 2011 exhibition will take place at the Suntec Exhibition Centre in Singapore...