Pre-media

Ultragraph doubles capacity, cuts costs, with 2m spend

Ultragraph is anticipating a drop in press operating costs following an investment of nearly 2m in a 10-colour Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 75-10P and a Suprasetter 75 platesetter.

Lithotechnics takes JDF to bindery

Software developer LithoTechnics is thought to have made full bindery JDF integration a reality with the release of version 3.5 of its Metrix layout automation tool.

Macmillan's Nature division to use Ad Depot advertising platform

Macmillan's scientific publishing arm Nature Publishing Group has signed up to software developer 5 Fifteen's Ad Depot ad delivery setup.

Enfocus launches PitStop Extreme 08

Enfocus has announced the launch of PitStop Extreme 08, a standalone version of its PDF-editing plug-in for Adobe Acrobat, PitStop Professional 08.

SBS adds sparkle to Asda campaign

Packaging design and graphics specialist Sun Branding Solutions (SBS) has employed a retouching technique to "add sparkle" to Asda's Christmas Trifle range.

CEM Group cuts waste with Screen platesetter

Fabric and wallpaper swatch printer CEM Group has invested in a Screen 4300S Platerite platesetter in a bid to cut waste costs.

PHMedia bags pre-media company of the year award at last ever MetalFX awards

Pre-media specialist PHMedia has scooped the MetalFX Prepress Company of the Year award for the second year running.

Keprintt adopts CTP in 40,000 move

Commercial printer Keprintt has invested around 40,000 in a move from film to CTP with the installation of a Heidelberg Prosetter 74 and a Maya 62 processor.

Precision agrees three-year deal for Agfa Azura TS plate

Precision Printing has signed a three-year plate contract for the Drupa-launched Agfa Azura TS chemistry-free thermal plate.

New chapter in photobook workflow

Over the past three years, demand for personalised digital photobooks, calendars, postcards and yearbooks has increased significantly. As all modern digital printers and presses produce good...