Companies & suppliers

John Brown Printers installs new solar panel system
John Brown Printers has installed a 50kWp solar panel system on the roof of its Bilborough-based office.

FT Group and Penguin experience digital growth
Online demand for FT Group has exceeded print for the first time while nearly a fifth of Penguin's revenues are represented by e-book sales according to Pearson's 2012 interim report.

MB administrator confident of selling debt-struck firm
Finishing manufacturer Mathias Bauerle (MB) was two weeks away from running out of money when it filed for bankruptcy on 23 July.

EFI launches Fiery certification programme
EFI has launched a two-track learning and certification programme for users of its Fiery digital print servers, tools and software options.

Chromolux 350gsm range launched
Metsa Board has launched six of its most popular Chromolux colours in 350gsm.

RBS interest rate swap settlement could open floodgates
Printers who may have been mis-sold interest rate swaps could find it easier to claim compensation after RBS was forced to settle a landmark case.

S Barber and Co destroyed by fire
The Bootle, Merseyside-based commercial printer, which only moved into its premises four months ago, has been left gutted by a fire that spread from neighbouring units.

S&G launches charitable trust
Stephens & George Print Group (S&G) used its centenary celebrations last week to officially launch its charitable trust.

Details of mammoth Olympic print project revealed
Haymarket Network, the customer publishing arm of PrintWeek publisher Haymarket, has revealed details of one of the largest UK magazine projects ever undertaken.

Southernprint to produce Hello Kitty magazine for Egmont
Egmont Publishing Group has signed a deal with Wyndeham Group subsidiary Southernprint after it won the first UK publishing contract for <i>Hello Kitty</i> magazine.