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Canon India introduces Printeaze to benefit SMBs
Canon India has launched a software solution, Printeaze for SMBs and SMEs.

Atech broadens footprint with Pyramid alliance
Wide-format distributors Atech and Pyramid Display Materials have announced a strategic alliance whereby the latter will sell Atech's specialist large format portfolio to its customers.

ITC launches biodegradable paper and paperboard laminates
ITC PSPD, a Paperboard and Specialty Papers division of ITC has developed a new series of paper and paperboard laminates with applications in flexible packaging, folding cartons and disposables.

Aldridge went into administration leaving 2m of debt
Failed printer Aldridge Print Group owed more than 2m when it went into administration in June.

Volatile chemicals in dies-plant blaze test fire crew
Forty firefighters were needed to quell a blaze at the Essex factory of Sil-Die, a foiling and embossing dies manufacturer, last Tuesday (8 February).

Killer App: Lorry livery? That's a wrap
Creative FX, the vehicle wrapping specialist, has helped kitchen and furniture manufacturer Stoneham Kitchens improve its brand visibility after wrapping the company's new fleet of vehicles.

Schawk sees earnings fall as clients cut spending
Global pre-press specialist Schawk has posted a major slide in second-quarter earnings, following a decline in activity from the group's US-based advertising, retail and consumer packaging clients.
RR Donnelley shares slide on disappointing Q2 figures
RR Donnelley posted disappointing second-quarter results with net profits down year-on-year more than 80% despite an upswing in sales.

Ancient House Press fined after printer's hand is crushed
Ancient House Press has been fined 7,500 after an employee's hand was mutilated when it became trapped in an unguarded stacking machine.

Color Dots Prepress Studio goes digital with Konica Minolta C6000
Okhla-based Color Dots Prepress Studio in New Delhi has taken a stride in printing by installing a new Konica Minolta C6000 digital press.

Quantum Bookbinders fills lamination and spot UV hole
Quantum Bookbinders has installed an Autobond laminator and Sakurai spot UV machine to fill the gap left by the closure of Leeds printer Best Cover.
Heidelberg restructures US operations
Heidelberg USA appears to be in the midst of a major restructuring as the print equipment provider looks to better position its sales and support staff in the competitive US print market.

Jaysynth launches solvent inks
Jaysynth Dyestuffs, a group company of Mumbai-based Jaysynth Group launched Digifix Inks and inaugurated a new bigger office with 6,000 sq/ft area at Kirti Nagar Industrial Area, New Delhi on 26 July,...

Potts installs drill after four-hole punch increase
Commercial printer Potts Print (UK) has installed a Drselen drill from Intelligent Finishing Systems after an increase in demand for four-hole punch work.