Publishing

Consolidation is key if we're to secure newsprint's future

Newspapers are in permanent decline. We are seeing year-on-year falls in volume and the economic downturn has only contributed to this. Industry consolidation is the only way we can rectify this in...

African wildlife captured in motion picture Safari book

US-based Workman Publishing has produced <i>Safari: A Photicular Book</i> to capture the wildlife of the African Serengeti. Accompanied by commentary from author Carol Kaufmann, the 3D images appear...

Polestar retains Hearst contract

The Polestar Group has agreed a new three-year deal with magazine publisher Hearst Magazines UK to continue printing 12 of its leading consumer titles.

Prinovis hit with 10m impairment as Bertelsmann rebrands print division

Prinovis posted a massive drop in profitability in its recently-filed accounts for the year to 31 December 2011 after a "change to a significant contract" led to a 10m impairment.

Collins launches Atlas by Collins app

Collins has launched its first atlas app for the iPad and iPhone, Atlas by Collins, after a decrease in sales of printed atlases to adults.

Lightning Source UK eproofing emails queried

Concerns have been raised over the wording used by a print-on-demand (POD) specialist in its emails to customers advising them about their e-proofing process.

Newsfax won't be the last newspaper printer to go under

The fate of one newsprint giant tells a tale about the sector as a whole, a sector that needs radical restructuring to survive in the modern world

DMGT confirms Northcliffe sale talks

Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT) has confirmed that it is in talks over the possible sale of its Northcliffe regional newspaper business.

QuadTech's Digital Ink System to improve quality and cut costs

QuadTech has launched a computer-controlled volume ink metering tool after acquiring the intellectual property from US-based Controls Group Inc.

Fujifilm unveils second generation Pro-VN plate at Ifra

Fujifilm has launched the second iteration of its Brillia Pro-VN lo-chem newspaper plate at the annual Ifra Expo newspaper and media technology show.