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Johnston Press in 40m print investment
Johnston Press has earmarked another 40m of investment for its print division after it contributed to growth in turnover and profit.
Autumn preview of new Heidelberg B3
Heidelbergs autumn open houses will feature a pre-Drupa preview of its new B3 press, which pitches it against the likes of Ryobi and AB Dick.
First Scots 10-col B2 in at Print 2000
Print 2000 in Glasgow will install Scotlands first 10-colour B2 press, a KBA Rapida 74 10P, later this year.
Beacon Press CD recycling campaign a success
Beacon Press director Wendy Fairbrass isnt showing off the latest additions to her music collection.
Cripps named as new EFI MD
Electronics For Imaging has named Paul Cripps as its new managing director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Salehurst chief opts for consultant role
David Foakes, the former Emap production chief, has relinquished his post as managing director of independent paper company Salehurst after less than two months and will revert back to a consultative...
Kodak to re-enter commercial print
Kodak has formed a commercial printing business unit, aiming to be a market leader in the sector and challenging Xerox and Hewlett-Packard.
Abbeygate is acquisition target
Optichrome, the Woking-based printer and MIS development company, is being tipped to take over Ashford printer Abbeygate, <i>PrintWeek</i> has learned.
Dispute starts at Waddington
Industrial action started this week at Communisis Waddington Labels plant with no sign of a breakthrough between the GPMU and management.
Rexam healthcare bought by Amcor
Rexam is to sell its healthcare flexible packaging business to Amcor for 135m to focus its attentions on consumer packaging.
Parkside bumps up Darton op
Parkside International has rigged up a new press at its plant in Darton, near Barnsley, as it looks to move forward after job losses at its Stoke plant.
Worker dies at Archant plant
A casual worker at Archant Print, which produces the <i>Eastern Daily Press</i>, collapsed and died last Saturday of a suspected heart attack while on a shift at its Thorpe plant in Norfolk.
Jarrold extends Spirito deal
Jarrold Printings increasing focus on the mainstream commercial catalogue market has paid dividends with the renewal of its contract with Spirito di Artigiano, the womens clothing company.
Media firms expect ad revenues to grow in Q4
Printers can expect an upturn in advertising print after a poll revealed a positive outlook from media firms.
Heidelbergs new B3 at open house
Heidelbergs autumn open houses will feature a pre-Drupa preview of its new B3 press, which pitches it against the likes of Ryobi and AB Dick.