Pre-media

Fujifilm unveils next generation processless plate

Fujifilm Europe has launched an improved version of its Pro-T processless thermal plate featuring a "second generation coating", which the company said would improve on-press performance.

Print buyers to tap into Kall Kwik and Prontaprint franchises with ODC's web-to-print launch

On Demand Communications (ODC) has launched a web-to-print service for its Kall Kwik and Prontaprint franchises under the brand names Prontaprint Gateway and Kall Kwik Studio.

PromoServe launches new-look Proof Portal

PromoServe Business Systems has said that its revamped online proofing system, Proof Portal, which was released in May, could help generate business for print management companies.

Targetcolour MyPressXpert

Colour control is a complicated area, but the experts at Targetcolour have just the tool to help, says Barney Cox

XChange launches two new XTensions for QuarkXPress 8

XChange UK has announced the commercial availability of the new Docx ImportXT and Odt ImportXT Xtensions for QuarkXPress 8.

Agfa cuts debt with 136m sale of receivables in Q2

Agfa-Gevaert has turned to factoring to help reduce its net debt after it posted a 100m euro (84.8m) drop in sales, to 677m euro, and a 9m euro net loss in its second-quarter results, compared with a...

Wren Press revitalises Linotronic 330 with StudioRIP

Wren Press, a family-owned specialist in high-quality bespoke stationery, has installed a StudioRIP system to prolong the life of its existing Linotronic 330 imagesetter.

Printpak adds job costing to free MIS

Printpak has added job costing to the free version of its eponymous Management Information System (MIS), as well as a cost absorption tool to help users calculate how to spread indirect costs over...

EFI posts lower Q2 results due to delayed shipments

EFI has announced its second-quarter results, citing a delay in commercial availability of its new hybrid printer for the lower results.

Platesetters: flexo, newspaper & VLF

With more UK printers investing in bigger presses, the need for larger-format platesetters is also on the rise, says Nosmot Gbadamosi