Pre-media

HP makes first print software foray with Exstream buy

HP has made its first software acquisition in the commercial print space, signing a definitive agreement to buy personalised document firm Exstream Software.

EDM Group grabs top-flight clients with consultancy acquisition

The EDM Group has acquired technology consultancy firm Business Designs as it seeks to establish itself as a large-volume print and online document management company.

Variable-data tools to form strong part of Kodak's Drupa

Kodak is homing in on growth in targeted marketing with a raft of tools to manage, simplify and automate variable-data jobs in cross-media campaigns.

Dalim turns on to 'realistic' soft-proofing with Virtual Library tool

Dalim Software has used a 'page-turning technology' style normally seen in online editions of magazines for its new real-time soft-proofing program for magazines and catalogues, Virtual Library

CIP4 creates new Business Networking Group

CIP4 is to integrate the Networked Graphic Production (NGP) Partners under a new Business Networking Group (BNG).

Wyndeham arm Masterpiece hires management pair

Wyndeham Press Group subsidiary Masterpiece has made two senior appointments as it gears up for growth.

Presstek plans Drupa showcase for raft of CTP kit

Presstek will showcase its latest platesetters at this year's Drupa, including the 8pp Dimension800 and the small-format Vector TX52.

Fujifilm produces dedicated Pro-T logo

Fujifilm has unveiled a logo for printers to use alongside work printed produced using Brillia HD Pro-T processless plates.

XChange releases InDesign measurements tool

XChange International has released a GeometryReporter plug-in for Adobe InDesign, which generates and displays measurements for any box within an InDesign document.

Bexons gets up to speed with Mako 8

Bexons has made its foray into computer-to-plate prepress after buying a Mako 8 platesetter from ECRM, a move which it said significantly improved the firm's plate production speed.