Pre-media

Nifty hybrid inks, plus proofing and imagesetting options, helped to sell thousands of the 9600, and its equally popular used.

Smart layers to allow non-destructive filters and a dedicated black and white tool make CS3 worth upgrading to.

FWB Printing has upgraded its cutting and moved to chemistry-free platemaking, with a Heidelberg Suprasetter A74 and Saphira plates, at its Wincanton, Somerset base.

Apex Digital Graphics has sold the first two of its ECRM DPX2 polyester-based platesetters, which the firm launched last week.

X-Rite and Canon have partnered to develop a new colour management system exclusively for use with Canons imagePress C1.

Scottish firm Compass Print has invested in a new Screen 4300S platesetter, with a 100-plate autoloader, as part of a pre-press upgrade with Litho Supplies.

Agfa Graphics sold more than 50 platesetters at last months Graphispag 2007 pre-press and printing exhibition in Barcelona, exceeding its own pre-show targets.

Pira has confirmed that its annual MIS show will return to the National Motorcycle Museum in Solihull this year after a three-year absence following a fire in 2003.

Atex Group has continued its march along the acquisition trail with the purchase of content management firm Unisys Media, formerly part of the Unisys Corporation.

Pantone has launched a successor to its award-winning monitor calibration device Huey.