Print buying

Pirelli picks Beacon Press for 2009 calendar
Pirelli has partnered with Beacon Press to print the 36th edition of its famed photographic calendar.
XGS slammed over 'disgraceful' administration charge
Xerox Global Services is facing a backlash from UK web offset suppliers over an unexpected administration charge levied in its tendering process.
Stralfors rebrands DM arm to create 'single reference point'
Stralfors is to "unify" its UK operations after announcing it is to rebrand its direct mail operation DPS under the Stralfors name from 1 January next year.

PrintBuyer: media round-up
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Twinings targets pre-Christmas sales with DM campaign
Tea brand Twinings has used a mix of print and online marketing to increase sales of tea, coffee and hot chocolate before Christmas.

Pantone aims to boost knowledge with colour management seminars
Pantone is targeting print specifiers, publishers, advertising agencies and designers with a nationwide colour management seminar tour.

Aston Villa FC promotes new kit with 'world's biggest team photo'
Aston Villa Football Club has printed a 75sqm super-wide weather-resistant banner to span the edge of its ground.

HSBC launches personalised magazine for air travellers
Canon has installed a press at Heathrow Terminal 1 as part of a project to produce a personalised magazine in conjunction with banking giant HSBC.
Buhrs champions growing transpromo mailing market
Envelope inserting manufacturer Buhrs has called for more companies to take advantage of transpromo mailing.