Pre-media

Ultragraph is anticipating a drop in press operating costs following an investment of nearly 2m in a 10-colour Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 75-10P and a Suprasetter 75 platesetter.

Software developer LithoTechnics is thought to have made full bindery JDF integration a reality with the release of version 3.5 of its Metrix layout automation tool.

Macmillan's scientific publishing arm Nature Publishing Group has signed up to software developer 5 Fifteen's Ad Depot ad delivery setup.

Enfocus has announced the launch of PitStop Extreme 08, a standalone version of its PDF-editing plug-in for Adobe Acrobat, PitStop Professional 08.

Packaging design and graphics specialist Sun Branding Solutions (SBS) has employed a retouching technique to "add sparkle" to Asda's Christmas Trifle range.

Fabric and wallpaper swatch printer CEM Group has invested in a Screen 4300S Platerite platesetter in a bid to cut waste costs.

Pre-media specialist PHMedia has scooped the MetalFX Prepress Company of the Year award for the second year running.

Commercial printer Keprintt has invested around 40,000 in a move from film to CTP with the installation of a Heidelberg Prosetter 74 and a Maya 62 processor.

Precision Printing has signed a three-year plate contract for the Drupa-launched Agfa Azura TS chemistry-free thermal plate.

Over the past three years, demand for personalised digital photobooks, calendars, postcards and yearbooks has increased significantly. As all modern digital printers and presses produce good...