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EU levy on CFP provokes angry response from UK print firms
Printers using coated fine paper (CFP) from China will be hit by price rises following the outcome of an anti-dumping investigation by the European Commission.

Antalis McNaughton launches direct mail campaign
Antalis McNaughton has launched a direct mail campaign, Decades of Design, to showcase the ranges from its Creative Papers division.

Agfa and Xpedx to terminate partnership
Agfa and Xpedx are winding down their distribution agreement in the US, with xpedx set to stop distributing Agfa products on 28 February 2011.
X1 (Slough) completes first ISO 14001 audit
X1 (Slough) has completed its first ISO 14001 audit after being highly commended on its training programme and reduction in volatile organic compounds (VOC) - both part of its 2010 objectives.
CMYUK to sell Berger textile range in UK
CMYUK Digital has signed a deal with digital textile specialist Berger to distribute the German firm's range in the UK.

BioMedia extends product range and relationship with Epson
UK-based sustainable substrate specialist BioMedia has extended its arrangement with Epson and unveiled new products and enhancements to its existing range.

Trinity Mirror Printing renews plate contract with Fujifilm
Trinity Mirror has renewed its plate contract with Fujifilm following the expiration of its previous seven-year deal with the plate manufacturer.

Chinese paper companies hit with anti-dumping duties
Imports of coated fine paper (CFP) from Chinese paper mills have been slapped with provisional anti-dumping duties of up to 39.1% following an investigation by the European Commission.

Buyers' Guide: Digital papers
Digital papers have performed strongly in a tough market, thanks to a broader uptake of digital technology, writes Noli Dinkovski

De La Rue shares continue to fall on interim results
De La Rue has reported a 57% drop in first half operating profit to 20.5m following the previously announced 35m hit arising from its 'paper production issues'.