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R3 lauds 'holding rescue to ransom' campaign launch
Insolvency trade body R3 has said that the launch of its campaign to force suppliers to honour contracts with companies in administration has been a success.
I-Sub Group launches software-centric Digital Solutions company
Wide-format equipment supplier i-Sub Group has launched i-Sub Digital Solutions, a new company that will specialise in offering software for print companies in the display sector.
Outdoor Media Centre launches vote to reveal greatest billboards
The Outdoor Media Centre has launched the Outdoor Hall of Fame to find the best outdoor ads of the past 50 years.
Johnston Press chief executive John Fry to step down
Johnston Press chief executive John Fry is to step down from his role in the next 12 months.
European gravure shake-up continues
The European printing industry is in turmoil after the financial failure of one of its biggest names Schlott and Dutch-headquartered print powerhouse CirclePrinters put its French operations into...
Unite tells members to ask for 5.1% pay rise
Unite has told its members to ask for a 5.1% pay rise in the absence of a national agreement on pay.
28 Indian companies to participate at Abu Dhabhi book fair
Over 28 Indian companies will participate alongside award winning Indian authors at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF), being held from 15 to 20 March, 2011
Administrators hopeful of Character Mailing sale
The administrator for failed mailing house Character Mailing has said that it expects the business to continue.
Mercury launches London-based specialist temp arm
Recruitment firm Mercury Search and Selection has launched a London-based sister company, Mercury Resourcing, to offer specialist temporary staff for the creative, graphics and print sectors.
Unite hits out at government as printers urged to take advantage of skills funding
Printers have been urged to make the most of 50m a year in funding being offered by the government for skills training.
Heanue takes charge at Heidelberg UK
George Clarke has been promoted to director worldwide sales network at the press giant Heidelberg, with Gerard Heanue stepping up to the role of UK managing director.
ESP Colour kicks off 600,000 finishing investment with MBO folder
B1 and B2 printing house ESP Colour has started a 600,000 investment in finishing equipment with an MBO K800.2 from finishing equipment manufacturer Friedheim.
Morgana launches extended product support department
Finishing equipment manufacturer Morgana has launched a new product support department, specifically tailored for finishing digital stock.
Flint Group combines regional portfolios with UV varnish launches
Flint Group's Media Print division has launched a number of products, including a UV varnish system, as it combines its regional portfolios.
IPC's Style at Home goes monthly after trial issues' 'success'
IPC is to launch <i>Style at Home</i> magazine as a monthly title following trial issues that exceeded expectations.