Pre-media
Fujifilm replaces 'misleading' chemistry-free tag with 'low-chemistry' for plate ranges
Fujifilm has challenged the environmental credentials of so-called "chemistry-free" plates ahead of the commercial availability of its Brillia HD Pro-V and Brillia Pro-VN plates.
EFI adopts APPE2 in latest RIPs
EFI has incorporated the second generation of the Adobe PDF Print Engine (APPE2) in its Colorproof XF and Fiery XF v4 RIPs for colour proofing and production printing.
Service revenues keep pre-press specialist MGS buoyant in recession
Independent pre-press specialist Marlowe Graphic Services (MGS) has reported "significant growth" in its business this year, in spite of the current recession and the ongoing clampdown on credit.
Wigfield takes key sales role in Kodak's workflow division
Dave Wigfield, the former UK & Ireland director and general manager for Kodak Graphic Communications Group (GCG), has been appointed worldwide sales and operations director for the company's Workflow,...
Littrell sets up new parts business
Magicomm president and industry veteran Rick Littrell has launched a new business, iFix.com, which he described as the first online resource for purchasing new and used platesetter parts.
Printable Technologies posts record results despite downturn
Printable Technologies, the US-based web-to-print and variable data publishing software developer, has bucked the trend of the downturn by posting record results for the first quarter of 2009.
Pepper Communications continues spending with platesetter buy
Plymouth-based direct mail printer Pepper Communications has made its second major investment within six months after opting for an Agfa Avalon N8-50 platesetter.
Positive Focus brings Metrix 3.6 to the UK
Positive Focus has claimed that printers can save money with the new 3.6 version of LithoTechnics' Metrix imposition and production planning tool.
Miyakoshi links up with Global Graphics over Harlequin RIPs
Global Graphics has signed an agreement with Miyakoshi Printing Machinery Company to provide multiple Harlequin RIPs to drive its range of inkjet and electro-photographic liquid toner-based presses.
EskoArtwork teams with Strata to increase software capabilities
EskoArtwork has announced a strategic partnership with 3D design tools developer Strata that will combine the power of their respective design software programmes.