Pre-media

The founders of US-based X-Rite are to sell or surrender life insurance policies as part of a bid to reduce the company's debts.

Zebra, the London-based pre-press specialist, has won the repro contract for the launch of The Co-operative's new quarterly customer magazine.

Pre-press specialist Datumpress has been acquired in a management buyout, by two of its longest serving staff.

Brown Brothers has boosted its environmental credentials after it installed a PlateRite 4300S platesetter and Trueflow workflow package from Screen for an undisclosed sum.

Fujifilm UK has announced it will work with independent environmental consultant Clare Taylor to develop material designed to dispel the myths around environmental issues.

Howitt has invested in Agfa's Delano WebApproval project management system in a bid to cut the turnaround times of its proofing work.

Print manufacturer Presstek has added Spicers Paper to the list of distributors it is suing for selling VIM Technologies printing plates.

MacDermid Printing Solutions has said it will not be "bullied" by DuPont, after the Swiss-based company forced one of its OEM partners, Cortron Corporation, to cease manufacturing its Lava processors.

DNG Media has become the first UK printer to opt for Fujifilm's Brillia LP-NNW violet plate as part of a move to a fully automated CTP workflow.