Pre-media

Quark launches publishing platform for customer communication
The software giant has unveiled Quark Publishing Platform for businesses to deliver published communication online, in print and on mobile devices.
CGS partners with Esko at Packaging Innovations event
CGS and Esko partnered to launch the ORIS Flex Pack / Web contract proofing bundle at last week's Packaging Innovations exhibition.

Flint Group announces 3% flexo plate price hike
Flint Group Flexographic Products has said it will raise the price for its photopolymer printing plates by 3% from 1 January 2013.

The Finishing Company targets mailings with new data management system
The Finishing Company has reduced unnecessary mailings thanks to an updated data management system which tailors orders to specific customers.

Workflowz launches Australian base with Chili Publish
The UK pre-media software distributor is setting up a base in Sydney after it was appointed sole distributor for Chili Publish in the Oceania region.

Fujifilm Europe appoints new senior VP and forms new graphics business
Fujifilm Europe has appointed Yasufumi Morimoto as senior vice president, who will take charge of the manufacturer's graphic systems division across the continent.

EFI broadens web-to-print reach with Online Print Solutions acquisition
EFI has broadened its reach into the web-to-print and European markets after acquiring W2P and cross media software developer Online Print Solutions.

Alwan announces first OEM partners
Alwan Color Expertise has announced its inaugural OEM partners ahead of next month's Graph Expo 2012 exhibition in Chicago, where it will unveil its new OEM strategy.

Benny Landa to keynote EFI Connect conference
Benny Landa, chairman and chief executive of the Landa Group and inventor of Nanography, has been announced as the keynote speaker at next year's EFI Connect conference in Las Vegas.

Altaimage launches fixed page e-book platform
Print and repro house Altaimage has unveiled a new fixed page e-book application that allows its customers to produce their books and magazines in screen optimised digital format.