Companies & suppliers
Newspaper industry needs to change says Bell
Former Financial Times chairman Sir David Bell warned that the newspaper industry had a real fight on its hands as he gave the Stationers' Company Annual Lecture.
Archant to cut jobs in publishing shake-up
Archant is to cut 24 editorial roles as the company proposes to combine its Norfolk and Suffolk operations under one production unit.
Printers call for Budget funding boost and tax reliefs
The print sector is calling for tomorrow's Budget to reveal improvements in lending strategies and tax reliefs to stimulate the UK economy.
Johnston Press' contract print revenues slashed following NI pullout
Johnston Press' contract printing revenues have been slashed by a third following the termination of News International's contract, according to its 2012 financial reports.
Filtrona announces 160m Contego Healthcare acquisition
Plastic, foam and fibre products supplier Filtrona has today (19 March) announced its acquisition of Contego Healthcare for £160m.
Geerings Print predicts savings with new Ryobi 920
Geerings Print has invested in an SRA1-format Ryobi 920 in a bid to make 70,000 annual savings by switching from its current B1 format machine.
Media Awards Shine as entries double since first year
Entries to the Shine School Media Awards have more than doubled 2011's initial take-up in the competition's third year as pupils are being inspired to develop their publishing skills for the future of...
First Expertcut 106 deliveries a hit
Bobst has begun shipping its updated Expertcut 106 PER diecutter following its launch at last year's Drupa.
Polestar triumphs at PPA Production and Environment Awards
Polestar dominated the supplier categories at last night's PPA Production and Environment Awards, taking home three gongs and two highly commendeds.
Rapidity in HP twin-investment
London-based print firm Rapidity is to install two HP Indigo 7600 colour presses in April this year as it looks to boost high-end digital work.