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BPIF head of technical services Peter Vincent spoke about the benefits of key performance indicators at the Pira MIS Exhibition 2008 in Solihull.

Software developer LithoTechnics is thought to have made full bindery JDF integration a reality with the release of version 3.5 of its Metrix layout automation tool.

Packaging design and graphics specialist Sun Branding Solutions (SBS) has employed a retouching technique to "add sparkle" to Asda's Christmas Trifle range.

Innovation in the paper sector is central to make the product more valuable in years to come, the Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI) has said.

Peter Smith, a well-known figure in the Nottingham print and paper trade, has passed away at the age of 58.

ECRM has taken its energy-efficient platesetter technology, which it demonstrated at last month's Graph Expo in Chicago, to China for the All Print in China 2008 exhibition.

Independent Newspapers (Ireland) has signed up to Fujifilm's recently-launched Brillia LP-NNW "low chemistry" plate in a bid to reduce its environmental impact.

HH Print Management has won a multi-million pound print management deal with the supermarket Asda, following an extensive tendering process.

Colour standardisation software specialist Alwan Color Expertise has teamed up with Enfocus to launch PDF Standardizer, a new software package that extends pre-flighting and correction to include...

Repropoint is aiming to "drive customers to print" with the launch of its new multi-channel marketing service - the latest company to offer multi-channel advertising campaigns alongside print.

Wyndeham Visual Communications, formerly part of the Wyndeham Press Group, has rebranded as the Visual Communications Group (VCG).

Pragati Offset has bagged the prestigious Sappi International Printer of the Year award at Cape Town on 3 October 2008.