Publishing

Weekend Metros for Olympics

The <strong>Metro</strong> newspaper will break new ground for this summer's Olympic and Paralympic Games by publishing weekend editions.

Xeikon to offer glimpse of future toner tech at Drupa

Xeikon will unveil a new toner-based print platform at Drupa that it claims will combine the quality of its 1,200dpi colour printers with "inkjet-like speed" and cost of production.

Archant recovers in second half but full-year profit drops

Publisher Archant has reported an increase in profit, despite seeing a dip in turnover in the second half of 2011.

Polestar to keep Colchester site open

Around 300 jobs have been saved after Polestar withdrew plans to close its Colchester web offset plant.

Print & digital media will coexist for many years to come

The recent release of ABC figures regarding net circulation of magazines between July and December 2011 painted a dark picture for the print industry. The bloodbath across men's lifestyle magazines,...

Palm Recycling to handle West Ferry newsprint waste

Newspaper printer West Ferry Printers has appointed Palm Recycling as the preferred supplier of recycling solutions to its new Luton print site.

KBA inkjet web press to target books, magazines and commercial print

Press manufacturer KBA's high-volume inkjet web press, due to be unveiled at Drupa in May, will be aimed at the book, magazine and commercial print sectors, according to reports in the German media.

S&G plans kit upgrade as downturn hits weaker competition

As Stephens and George (S&G) celebrates its centennial anniversary in the British printing industry, it plans to install a number of new and replacement machines.

James Murdoch steps down at News International

James Murdoch has stepped down as executive chairman of News International, leaving News Corporation's UK subsidiary as the only one in the world not to report directly to a Murdoch.

Saatchi Gallery hosts Sunday Times Magazine 50th anniversary exhibition

The UK's first colour supplement, <i>The Sunday Times Magazine</i>, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month with an exhibition and commemorative edition.