Pre-media

MIS developer Shuttleworth has partnered with Esko in a move it says will save customers administration time when exporting files into Esko’s Automation Engine.

Software developer Global Graphics has acquired the entire issued share capital of German font developer URW Design & Development.

"We specialise in everything we get our hands on,” says Marstan Press pre-press manager Adam Curtis.

Abbey Marketing Communications has invested in a Ricoh Pro C9110 digital printer and GMC Inspire software to boost its service offering and efficiency.

EFI has struck a deal with manufacturer X-Rite to integrate its scanning spectrophotometer with the EFI Fiery Color Profiler Suite to provide “next-generation digital print colour measurement”.

Mailroom equipment supplier Addressing & Mailing Solutions (AMS) has released new mailing application software for the Grutzmacher Challenger large production inserting system.

SA International (SAI) has launched Flexi 12 RIP software, which it said offers new tools for signmakers and wide-format printers.

Core Image has upgraded its CTP by switching from a visible light Heidelberg Prosetter to a thermal Suprasetter A52.

Tharstern is using next month's Graph Expo 15 in Chicago as a launchpad for its expansion into the US, one year after a management buyout.

In winning the 2015 Tour de France last month Chris Froome did something no British rider had managed before, becoming the first to win the race two times.