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Chapelton announces distribution of International Paper’s Speed-E offset

Speciality paper and cartonboard supplier Chapelton has announced it is distributing International Paper’s FSC-accredited Speed-E offset paper.

IPPSA founder Andrew Bartlett dies

Andrew Bartlett, the founder of the International Print Purchasing Standards Association (IPPSA), has passed away aged 53.

Spectrum Printing purchases new Duetto Booklet System

Cardiff-based lithographic printer Spectrum Printing has invested in a new 600i Duetto Booklet System, to assist with new all-Wales printing service work for local councils.

ProCo purchases full stake in Concept

Marketing services printer ProCo has acquired Stansted-based Concept Communications Group outright for an undisclosed fee.

BPIF review after Polestar failure

The rapid failure of Polestar following its pre-pack sale could mean the BPIF reviews its involvement with the Pre Pack Pool.

Wallace Print sees turnover boost following Fujifilm buy

Kent-based printer Wallace Print is heading for record turnover in its 30th year.

Part-timers provide full-time benefits

Many print businesses use temporary workers and there are many reasons for doing so. Seasonal peaks in demand, new clients or unexpected orders, cover for full-time staff absence, boosting capacity in...

Amateur snappers seek out pro-grade print suppliers

It is tempting to put photographers into two distinct categories: the professionals at one end armed with a Hasselblad or a big fat Canon and an artistic temperament; and the amateurs at the other...

Redundancies made at some Polestar sites

Administrators from PricewaterhouseCoopers have made an unspecified number of redundancies at Polestar plants, while potential buyers have been seen on-site scoping out the stricken group’s factories.

Jon Hutchins joins Druckfarben

Blanket and ink manufacturer and supplier Druckfarben has appointed industry expert Jon Hutchins as its technical director, as it continues to expand into the offset blanket market.