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Edwin Buckley rolls out PrintJob

Edwin Buckley, the London stationery printer, is reducing turnaround times after successfully completing its six-month implementation of PrintJobs online print buying software.

De La Rue's US investigation

De La Rues holographics subsidiary is under investigation by the US Department of Justice over allegations of price fixing.

Second Hagen in UK goes in at Quadrant

Quadrant Print & Design has become the second UK company to install a Hagen MIS from Printcafe, as part of a move to a JDF-based workflow.

EUs consultation law is due in 2005

The countrys large and medium-sized printers have been put on notice of more regulations that will affect the running of their businesses.

Apex offers Ryobi perfectors

UK distributor Apex Digital Graphics is selling three new convertible perfectors introduced by Ryobi to its B3-plus 520HXX range.

Bousfield formulates alcohol-free fount

Openshaw subsidiary Bousfield has developed a new alcohol-free fount solution that it believes marks a step change in fount technology.

Brann Direct lures former Polestar Purnell chief

Former Polestar Purnell managing director Tony Hall has joined Brann Direct Communications as its new managing director, with a remit to double its 12m turnover within the next few years.

CCS Potts wins 20m contract to serve IT firm

CCS Potts, the Thomas Potts print management subsidiary, has secured a five-year extension to a contract with a major IT customer, estimated to be worth around 20m.

Cestrian aids new Agripa ad product

Cestrian, the Manchester-based digital printer, has teamed up with Agripa to produce a new mesh outdoor advertising product that aims to rival paper posters and truckside metal and vinyl panels.

Colour Systems in major restructure

Colour Systems, the Islington-based pre-press firm, has undergone a major rebranding and launched two new divisions.

Creo Europe chief homebound

Creo Europe managing director Alon Lumbroso is returning to Israel after three years in the role.

De La Rue to print new Iraqi currency

De La Rues shares hit a 20-week high this week after it said it was poised to win the main contract to produce banknotes for Iraq.

Digital Print World programme

Pira has unveiled the programme for the Digital Print World conference to be held in London this November alongside the IIR-organised exhibition of the same name.

Domino On Demand

Domino has launched Domino On Demand, an ink-jet overprinting system that includes estimating, pre-press and proofing software as well as the printing hardware.

DS Smith sees 27% increase in profits

Paper and packaging specialist DS Smith has reported a steep rise in pre-tax profits, despite tough market conditions.