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New Extensis service to cut faulty files
Extensis aims to slash the number of bad files entering the pre-press workflow with its Internet-based pre-flighting software
TFG hunts for new sales director as Knights departs
The Facilities Group (TFG) is parting company with ex-Pillans & Wilson boss Gary Knights just as its new print-buying division gets into its stride. <br> <br>
McIntosh in line for 30m Bank of Scotland job
Yorkshire print management firm Alistair McIntosh is the favourite to pick up a five-year print management contract for Bank of Scotland worth around 30m.
BPIF to reorganise its subscriptions
The BPIF's National Council has voted for a "significant" restructure of its subscription model - a new structure will come into force next April.
CPI buys Belgian bible printer Splichal
European book group CPI has strengthened its position in the bible printing market with the acquisition of Belgian specialist Splichal.
Reports to stay in spite of new e-bill
Report and accounts printers do not believe they will be put out of business by new legislation that will allow companies to communicate electronically with shareholders
Encad Q3 results show 7.2m net loss
Encad has attributed its third-quarter loss to the launch of its NovaJet 850 eight-colour wide-format printer, which "adversely impacted" on sales of existing products
GPMU puts pressure on St Ives
GPMU members at St Ives are stepping up pressure on the group with industrial action. Staff at the Caerphilly plant will launch overtime bans and stoppages on 27 October. They are angry at proposed...
Westdale signs for 12-colour Speedmaster
Westdale Printing Group has signed up for a 12-colour Heidelberg Speedmaster 102 as part of a planned 5m spend over the next year
Acorn to bring pre-press in-house
Acorn Web Offset is bringing pre-press in-house to enhance its customer service
Opinions split over the future of e-boooks
Mixed messages about the future of the printed book emerged from the industry's annual fair in Frankfurt last week
2,500 jobs will go as IP closes mills
International Paper (IP) is to close three North American pulp and paper mills with the loss of 2,500 jobs
Macfarlane bid snubbed by BPI
Macfarlane's take-over tussle for British Polythene Industries has turned nasty with a blunt snub from BPI, which continues to cut costs and is closing a 60-staff firm
Openshaw closes MBO deal with Wolstenholme
Openshaw has completed its MBO from parent company Wolstenholme Rink. The deal was backed by Rutland Fund Managers and Bank of Scotland, although no price was disclosed
PrintRepublic causes film supply storm
PrintRepublic has caused a storm over the source of its film and approach to the market