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TAGA Day hailed a resounding success by industry experts

TAGA Day hailed a resounding success by industry experts

Milan, January 2009 – TAGA Day, an event celebrating the 25th anniversary of TAGA Italia, proved a big hit with delegates as they were treated to a series of presentations and discussions by market experts. The event was attended by more than 110 people, including engineers, owners of graphic arts companies, consultants, graphic arts teachers, trade journalists and representatives of industry suppliers.

Worldwide first installation of CTP Waterless platesetter from Krause

Worldwide first installation of CTP Waterless platesetter from Krause

CTP system supplier Krause-Biagosch from Bielefeld proudly announces the first installation of the newly introduced Waterless CTP platesetter XJet at the “Druckzentrum Nordsee” in Bremerhaven, North Germany.

Another Océ award-winning press required for CPI Antony Rowe's expanding workload

Another Océ award-winning press required for CPI Antony Rowe's expanding workload

Eastbourne, Sussex, December 2008 — A booming order book for CPI Antony Rowe, one of the pioneers of on-demand book printing, has led to an investment in a fourth award-winning Océ VarioPrint 6250 system. The Océ presses at the Eastbourne site are helping to further sharpen productivity and quality and complement existing cut-sheet printers.

Krause LS Jet 350 wins the pole position of CTP speed!

Krause LS Jet 350 wins the pole position of CTP speed!

With up to 350 plates per hour, the new LS Jet 350 is by far the fastest CTP Violet platesetter in the market. Complemented by the Krause BlueFin processor in standard or chemical-free version, the LS Jet line proofs that Violet is just the best CTP technology for newspapers when it comes to speed, quality, economy, environmentally friendly and reliable production.

Presstek's Web-to-Print Solution is Key Element of Contra Costa County Print & Mail's Strategic Business Plan

Presstek's Web-to-Print Solution is Key Element of Contra Costa County Print & Mail's Strategic Business Plan

Hudson, NH – December 12, 2008 – Presstek, Inc., a leading manufacturer and marketer of digital offset printing solutions, today announced that the print and mail operation for California’s Contra Costa County has acquired Presstek’s PathWay, an affordable, highly scalable Web-to-print solution.

Mönch Medien + Print trims outsourcing costs with the GBC 7580 laminating system

Mönch Medien + Print trims outsourcing costs with the GBC 7580 laminating system

Essen (Germany), 11 December 2008 – GBC Commercial, part of ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE: ABD) – market leader in print finishing equipment and consumables announces the installation of its first GBC 7580 lamination system at Mönch Medien + Print GmbH + Co KG in Germany.

EskoArtwork installs first Kongsberg XL48 at Nefab

EskoArtwork installs first Kongsberg XL48 at Nefab

Ghent (Belgium), December 2008 - EskoArtwork announces the successful installation of the largest Kongsberg cutting table ever delivered, a Kongsberg XL48, at Nefab Packaging Norway. For the past four years, the company, part of the Nefab Group, had been working with a Kongsberg XL24 table and ArtiosCAD structural design software to produce small to medium-size runs of foam and corrugated boxes.

GBC presents innovative print finishing solutions at Grafitalia 09

GBC presents innovative print finishing solutions at Grafitalia 09

Kerkrade (The Netherlands), 5 December 2008 – GBC Commercial – market leader in print finishing equipment and consumables, will present innovative finishing solutions for commercial printers at Grafitalia 09. The GBC stand will be the preferred location for printers looking for unique and clever finishing applications tailored to match their customer requirements and in-house finishing strategies.

HP Assists Fosco’s Score with Aston Villa ‘Team Photo’

HP Assists Fosco’s Score with Aston Villa ‘Team Photo’

LONDON, United Kingdom, 04 December 2008 – HP today announced that a 75m2 banner with pictures of Aston Villa Football Club’s (Villa) fans has been printed using an HP Scitex XL1500 Printer by Fosco Hayes & Hurdley (Fosco’s), of Birmingham, UK.

New Katun® PerformanceT Toner Now Available for use in Sharp AR-M 351/355 and 451/455-Series Digital Copier/Print

New Katun® PerformanceT Toner Now Available for use in Sharp AR-M 351/355 and 451/455-Series Digital Copier/Print

MINNEAPOLIS -- (December, 2008) -- Katun Corporation, the world’s leading alternative supplier to the office equipment industry, is proud to introduce Katun® Performance™ toner for use in Sharp AR-M 351/355 and 451/455-series digital copier/printers. With this toner, Sharp dealers can significantly reduce their supplies costs while increasing cost-per-copy competitiveness and long-term profitability – all without compromising quality or performance.

Successful IfraExpo 2008 for Krause

Successful IfraExpo 2008 for Krause

With world premieres and product novelties in the bag, the IfraExpo 2008 was very successful for Krause. Besides successful deals in Asia and Europe, the feedback for the premiere of the Krause XJet Waterless platesetter was consistently positive and was considered as one of the major highlights at the exhibition.

Presstek 52DIR Provides Competitive Advantage for APM GmbH

Presstek 52DIR Provides Competitive Advantage for APM GmbH

London – November 14, 2008 – Presstek, a leading manufacturer and marketer of digital offset printing solutions, announces the installation of a Presstek 52DI digital offset press at APM GmbH. Installed in September 2008, the press further expands the range of printing systems operated by the print service provider based in Brehna, a suburb of Leipzig, Germany.

Katun® Corporation Introduces Katun PerformanceT Color Toner for use in Olivetti D-Color MF 25 / 25 Plus Digital Copier/Printers

Katun® Corporation Introduces Katun PerformanceT Color Toner for use in Olivetti D-Color MF 25 / 25 Plus Digital Copier/Printers

MINNEAPOLIS -- (November, 2008) -- Katun Corporation, the world’s leading alternative supplier to the office equipment industry, is proud to introduce the latest addition to its color portfolio – Katun Performance color toner for use in Olivetti D-Color MF 25 / 25 Plus digital copier/printers. These high-quality color toners provide Olivetti dealers with outstanding image quality at significant savings.

Presstek to Raise Visibility in the Russian Market with Digital Offset Presses that Increase Productivity and Profitability

Presstek to Raise Visibility in the Russian Market with Digital Offset Presses that Increase Productivity and Profitability

London – November 12, 2008 – Presstek, Inc., a leading manufacturer and marketer of digital offset printing solutions, announces its participation at the ON DEMAND Russia Conference and Exhibition, in Moscow from 18-21 November. Represented by its Russian distribution partner, Comline, the company will showcase its highly automated 52DI digital offset press, which is the ideal solution for high quality on-demand color printing.

One Touch: Newspapers to be Produced at the Touch of a Button

One Touch: Newspapers to be Produced at the Touch of a Button

manroland bases its developments on market requirements and presents the press concept of tomorrow – with One Touch newspaper production will be fully automatic in the future as seen in the autoprint press series. The new focus of the manroland newspaper press portfolio is based on the requirements of the market.

Moscow Newspaper Printing Plant (MNPP), Russia, to install highly versatile Goss press system

Moscow Newspaper Printing Plant (MNPP), Russia, to install highly versatile Goss press system

October 27th, 2008 - A unique new Goss press system scheduled for installation by the Moscow Newspaper Printing Plant (MNPP) early next year will further expand the versatility of combined newspaper and commercial printing capabilities.

Lenticular technology ensures winning results for Grafitala

Lenticular technology ensures winning results for Grafitala

Printers and brand owners today have to make sure their products stand out from the large offering of consumer brands available in the market. Over the past years, lenticular printing has positioned itself as a premium marketing tool and excels at boosting the corporate image and business profitability. This is one of the main reasons why Grafitala in Portugal has opted for 3D printing with the support of DPLenticular, the market leader in the supply of Lenstar lenticular plastic sheets and rolls, designed by Pacur Lenticular.

Compose System Brings a New Level of Innovation to Plate Production in the Label and Packaging Industry

Compose System Brings a New Level of Innovation to Plate Production in the Label and Packaging Industry

London, 23 October 2008 - Compose System, an established developer of pre-press workflow and color proofing solutions, announced the availability of Plate Controller V2, a comprehensive job placement solution for sheetfed offset, web offset and flexographic printing. For CTP-driven printing businesses, this innovative solution reduces production costs, contributing to profitability.

Presstek Expands Range of DI® Printing Solutions at Graph Expo

Presstek Expands Range of DI® Printing Solutions at Graph Expo

Hudson, NH – October 20, 2008 – Presstek, Inc., the leading manufacturer and marketer of digital offset printing solutions, today announced that it will be showing a UV printing option for the Presstek 52DI and 34DI digital offset presses for the first time in North America at Graph Expo, scheduled for October 26th through 29th at McCormick Place South in Chicago.

The Krause Program for IfraExpo 2008

The Krause Program for IfraExpo 2008

With up to 350 plates per hour, the new LS Jet 350 is by far the fastest CTP Violet platesetter. The BlueFin CF processor complements the LS Jet to the best Violet polymer newspaper system, also for environmentally friendly chemical-free production. With the XJet, Krause introduces a CTP platesetter for waterless newspaper offset printing with the KBA Cortina.