Pre-media

POP printers 'must embrace cross-media future'

Scott Seebass, chief executive of Xinet, has warned printers that they need to start moving into digital content provision, such as video, if they want to survive.

Blaze destroys repro department of Norfolk printer

The repro department of Thetford-based Reflex Litho has been destroyed in a fire that started in the early hours of Friday morning (9 October).

PrintSmith MIS extended for sign and digital work by EFI

EFI has launched a sign version of its PrintSmith MIS software.

Monotype launches Ysobel Pro typeface

Monotype Imaging has added the 20-font Ysobel Pro typeface suite to its Monotype Imaging Library.

Aurora

Kevin Dunn, business development director at PHD Mail, says this retrieval system means he can offer clients a bespoke service, says Philip Chadwick

Offset blankets

Despite the tough economic times, scrimping on consumables may prove to be counter-productive, writes Nosmot Gbadamosi

MGS relocates to fuel expansion

Marlowe Graphic Services (MGS) has completed a move to larger premises on the new-build Abbots Business Park in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire.

Outdoor Partners moves to CTP with Agfa Avalon VLF install

Large-format poster printer Outdoor Partners has invested in its first CTP system, an Avalon VLF platesetter.

Adobe to host 'landmark' PDF meeting

Adobe Systems will host a "landmark meeting" of the Ghent PDF Workgroup (GWG) later this month that is expected to prove pivotal to the development of PDF automation specifications.

Schawk appoints Wright to spearhead digital and mobile growth

Schawk has appointed Martin Wright as managing director of its London office and tasked him with developing the company's digital and mobile offering.