Publishing

Darren Crane, production manager at Cambrian Printers, briefs <i>Jon Severs</i> on why he is so pleased with this QualiTronic Professional-equipped press

A rare first edition of <i>The Birds of America</i> was sold at Sotheby's in London yesterday (7 December) for 7.3m, making it the most expensive printed book in the world.

Direct mail printer GI Direct has installed new chiller equipment that it said has delivered annual cost savings of 40% and reduced its annual energy usage and carbon emission by 35%.

Butler Tanner & Dennis has said it will "push the boundary in large format printing" after ordering the UK's first Heidelberg VLF Speedmaster XL 162 press.

Buoyant Buxton Press set to embark on 11m spend to install a raft of new presses before 2018, says <i>Simon Nias</i>

Wyndeham Heron has won the title of magazine printing company of the year in the PPA Production and Environment Awards 2010.

Buxton Press is set to spend 11m on an extensive presshall upgrade that will include six new long perfectors with reel sheeters and associated bindery equipment.

St Ives has sold its south London headquarters for 6.3m and will relocate to new offices close to Blackfriars station in the capital early next year.

Butler Tanner and Dennis has printed the first book celebrating next year's royal wedding.

Trinity Mirror has renewed its plate contract with Fujifilm following the expiration of its previous seven-year deal with the plate manufacturer.