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Global engineering company Trelleborg has bought blanket manufacturer Printec to extend its reach into the Latin American graphic arts sector.

The BPIF and NAPM will join forces for a paper forum in London next week to examine the longer term outlook for the cost of paper and the effect this will have on print and paper companies.

Paperlinx's Harry Boon has announced his resignation from his post as chairman of the international paper giant.

Digitl Ink is developing two water-based inks for direct printing onto textiles and fabrics.

Stationery manufacturer Duraweld is to cut up to eight jobs from its 70-strong workforce to address changing market needs.

Digital press manufacturer Roland DG's latest wide-format press, Soljet Pro4 XR-640, has been fitted with its innovative eight-channel print head technology.

Arjowiggins Graphic is to shut down its Dalum mill in Odense, Denmark, by the end of 2012.

Roger Bennett, who worked for Robert Horne Paper for 16 years, has died aged 83.

Fashion photograper Rankin's latest book, Rankin Portraits, features images of high profile celebrities including Daniel Craig and Cindy Crawford.

Kodak has axed the role of president and chief operating officer Phil Faraci and will shed a further 1,000 jobs as it speeds up cost cutting efforts while the clock ticks on its Chapter 11...