Pre-media

Manor Creative switches to processless plate in environmental push

Manor Creative has switched to Fujifilm's processless Brillia HD PRO-T plate in a bid to cut chemistry costs by 5,000 per year and significantly reduce its water usage.

Roland DG rolls out VersaWorks 2.7 free to customers

Roland DG Corporation has launched version 2.7 of its VersaWorks RIP and colour management software, which is available free for download to Roland customers.

Hiflex MIS awarded JDF accreditation

Hiflex's management information system (MIS) has been JDF-certified by the CIP4 and Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF).

Enfocus to hold free pre-media advice seminars

Crossroads - an initiative set up by Enfocus to promote automated and efficient best-in-class bespoke pre-media workflows - is launching a series of free-to-attend seminars in the UK.

Pageflex teams up with EPMS to streamline workflow offering

Pageflex, a web-to-print division of US company Bitstream, has partnered with Massachusetts-based Enterprise Print Management Solutions (EPMS) to integrate its Storefront and Enterprise Print...

X-Rite founders cash in life policies to help reduce company debt

The founders of US-based X-Rite are to sell or surrender life insurance policies as part of a bid to reduce the company's debts.

Zebra wins repro contract for Co-operative magazine

Zebra, the London-based pre-press specialist, has won the repro contract for the launch of The Co-operative's new quarterly customer magazine.

Former apprentices buy out Datumpress

Pre-press specialist Datumpress has been acquired in a management buyout, by two of its longest serving staff.

Screen investment boosts Brown Brothers' environmental credentials

Brown Brothers has boosted its environmental credentials after it installed a PlateRite 4300S platesetter and Trueflow workflow package from Screen for an undisclosed sum.