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Akruti gives cost saving solution a boost with install of X-Rite EasyTrax on its KBA Rapida 74

Akruti, a commercial printer specialising in magazine printing in Pune has installed a semi-automatic press side scanning spectrophotometer, Easytrax from X-Rite and a Digital Information's Ink...

Ecoat nears liquidation as Crake exits print

The finisher formerly known as Best Cover UV is on the verge of liquidation, with director Darren Crake set to walk away from the industry.

Orchestra in administration, Communisis buys Bristol site

Communisis has bought Orchestra Bristol out of administration in a 2.25m pre-pack deal.

Transcontinental posts strong Q2

Transcontinental posted a 1% uptick in revenues for Q2 2011 to $514.7m, citing a run of new contracts.

Morgana launches CardXtra Plus to UK

Finishing equipment supplier Morgana has launched the CardXtra Plus finishing unit to the UK market.

Marketing students highlight role of door-drop campaigns

Royal Mail is pushing its new interactive mail service, revealing the results of research to show the next generation of marketers value door-drop campaigns.

Loveurope acquires Asset and eyes Russian expansion

Loveurope has bought fellow London-based creative production company Asset Graphics and appointed a new European business director to spearhead the group's push into Russia.

Canon and Océ merge Swiss operations

Canon and Océ have announced the decision to combine their print businesses in Switzerland.

Quantum Print & Packaging adds UK's first Diana X 115

Quantum Print & Packaging has become the UK's first owner of a Diana X 115 model folder gluer.

Monotype man Paul Foster to visit India

Paul Foster, director of Centurfax Customised Dotmeters is scheduled to visit India on 13 June 2011 on a week-long trip.

Aura brings MGi's JetVarnish, the first digital spot UV coater, back into focus at PrintExpo

Aura Print Solutions has announced its intent to focus on the capabilities of MGi JetVarnish, which it claims is the first digital spot UV coater with a 20x29inch format.

Ricoh plus Heidelberg confirm their presence at Pamex 2011

Ricoh India and Heidelberg India have booked a combined space of 900 sq/mtrs for the eight edition of Pamex to be held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 1 to 4 November 2011.

PrintCity Alliance outlines future plans

PrintCity Alliance member executives have outlined their future strategy following a meeting last month.

Inkjet Forum India to organise a conference in November at Mumbai

The second edition of international conference on inkjet print technology: Inkjet India 2011 will be held from 11-12 November, Mumbai. The conference is jointly organised by Silversheen Inks and...

Digital makes a mark at the PrintWeek India Awards

The PrintWeek India Awards 2011 presented by Canon is attracting entries. It is time for digital firms to shine, and the third edition of the Awards provides an opportunity to showcase innovation.