Pre-media
FFEI showcases RealPro 3D-Packager at Packaging Innovations 2011
FFEI is showcasing its RealPro 3D-Packager carton visualisation tool at the Packaging Innovations show at the Business Design Centre in London this week (6-7 October).

Jade boosts pre-press offering with Fujifilm XMF workflow and Brillia plate investment
Leeds-based printer Jade has said it is processing files twice as fast resulting in faster turnaround times after investing in Fujifilm's XMF workflow.

Agfa expands violet chemistry-free CTP offering
Agfa Graphics has unveiled a chemistry-free CTP package for newspaper printers at Ifra and expanded its commercial CTP range to include an eight-up violet platesetter, the Avalon VN-8.

PIA to hold Integrated Print Forum to transform printers into marketing service providers
The Printing Industries of America (PIA), is to hold its first ever Integrated Print Forum at its Pittsburgh headquarters later this month in a bid to educate members how to become a marketing partner...

Star Product: EFI Fiery System 10
The release of the latest version of EFI's Fiery digital front-end marks the 20th anniversary of the company's first Fiery digital print server

Apex promotes joined up printing in second open house
Apex Digital Graphics concluded its Autumn open house today (6 October) after having experienced its "best first half for three years".

Kodak launches cost-cutting system for flexo printers
Kodak has launched the Spotless Flexographic Solution, a standalone software product that enables flexo printers to cut costs by reducing the need for spot colours.

HP upgrades delivery options with Exstream 8.0
HP has launched the latest version of its Exstream communication management software, which adds e-signature functionality and enhanced delivery options.

Jadan Press upgrades 30-year-old guillotine with Polar 92X
Hull-based Jadan Press has replaced a 30-year-old Polar guillotine with a Polar 92X Plus machine.

CPC picks up UK Athletics contract with new e-commerce platform
Witshire-based digital printer the Complete Product Company (CPC) has won the contract to supply an end-to-end online ordering, printing and fulfilment solution to UK Athletics (UKA).