It seems that an American firm has been awarded the multi-million-dollar contract to print the tickets for the 2012 Olympic Games in London, and the Brits are not too pleased about it. Arkansas firm Weldon, Williams & Lick got the job to print up to 11 million tickets -- a move that UK businesses are heavily criticizing.

Imprimerie F.L. Web Inc., located in Saint-Germain-de-Grantham, QC, has recently installed a fully automated Agfa Avalon N16-50S computer to plate system, accompanied by Agfa's Apogee Platemaker software and Energy Elite plates.

A new Fujifilm Acuity Advance LT has recently been installed at Pxlworks, a large format digital print service provider based in the Ottawa/Gatineau region. The six-year-old company provides advertising and marketing promotion printing to design firms and high-tech companies in its community.

Ryerson's Graphic Communications Management (GCM) program hosts an annual job fair for graduating students, as well as students looking for an internship. Last year, 62 companies attended from the GTA and as far away as Ohio, BC and Ottawa. This year's event is coming up on March 1st.

SureColor S30670 is the latest in printing technology from Epson. The 64-inch device is the first ever solvent-based printer to use Epson's MicroPiezo TFP print head, which "brings a new level of quality, performance and value to the signage, vehicle graphics and fine art markets," says the company.

Ferrostaal Equipment Solutions North America, a new printing equipment supplier, has recently announced an exclusive sales and service dealer that will serve BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Canadian Printing Equipment will represent Ferrostaal throughout the 4 provinces.

Toronto-based Convenience Group has recently enhanced its production capabilities with the installation of an HP Designjet L25500 printer. The company specializes in architectural and window film, with clients in the property, facility, and retail management fields.

14 years ago, Sina Printing was a small company with a storefront and a 2-colour press. Today, the business operates out of its new 60,000 sq. ft. location in Markham. A new press was needed for the facility, and after researching all press vendors, Sina decided on the Heidelberg Speedmaster CX 102 6+L.

For the eighth year in a row, Ricoh has been listed on the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World ranking. Called "the most extensive data-driven corporate sustainability assessment," the Global 100 is based on 11 key performance indicators.

It has recently been announced that German manufacturing conglomerate L. Possehl & Co. has officially signed the contract for the acquisition of manroland's web offset press business. The company's sheetfed division has an investor solution as well: British company Langley Holdings.