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Economist's Simpson retires
Today (29 March) is the last press day for Economist production director Sharon Simpson, who retires on 31 March after a 20-year career at the publisher.

Midland News Association installs new plate-making line
Newspaper printer Midland News Association has installed a Krause LS Jet 350 platesetter, supplied by Fujifilm, after moving all of its printing to Ketley, Telford.

Last call for Conqueror Typographic Games entries
Contenders for the Conqueror Typographic Games contest have one month left to enter the competition.

CBS Outdoor turns to Prismaflex for national rail site upgrade
Transport advertising specialist CBS Outdoor has turned to Prismaflex UK to produce signage for its national rail sites.

Archbishop of York visits The Max
The Max Design and Print Company was paid a visit by the Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu and the Bishop of Selby, the Rt Revd Martin Wallace, as part of a series of official visits in the York...

TMG blames newsprint and digital spend for 7.5% pre-tax profit slip
Telegraph Media Group (TMG) has reported a 7.5% dip in its year-on-year pre-tax profits despite a small rise in turnover.

Drupa preview: presses and digital stand-by-stand
PrintWeek's pick of the new press products on show at Drupa

AGI-Shorewood produces packaging for Twilight DVD
Media packaging specialist AGI-Shorewood has helped to bring the latest film in the popular Twilight saga to the UK market on DVD and Blu-ray.
Media roundup: Game, COI, Metro, Asda and NFC
We bring you the buzz from the wider media sphere, across the world and across the web. This week: Game falls into administration; Government comms boss defends COI closure; Metro begins tablet push;...
Helios offers free online soft proof guide
Helios Software has published a step-by-step online guide to producing soft proofs that are visually identical with hard copy proofs viewed in a light box.