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Bridger moves premises on anniversary
Bridger Packaging, the Letchworth-based cartonmaker, has completed its move into new purpose-built premises, which coincides with its 75th anniversary. The business was founded by TD Bridger,...
WRAP probe to gain Welsh aid
The Welsh Assembly will intervene if required in the European Commission probe into the funding of WRAPs newsprint recycling project at UPM-Kymmenes Shotton Paper (<i>PrintWeek</i>, 27 September).
Pipe to join Colour Systems' re-focus
Colour Systems has revealed Les Pipes future role at the Islington repro house.
AlfaQuest unveils CTCP at Ifra
AlfaQuest (formerly Monotype Systems) has given the first European showing of its computer-to-conventional-plate (CTCP) platesetter at Ifra.
Esko-Graphics launches new violet DMX
Esko-Graphics used Ifra to show a violet version of its DMX platesetter that can expose both silver and photopolymer plates.
Inca adds new presses and factory space
Inca has launched two digital presses and opened an extension to its Cambridge factory that more than doubles its space.
Words & Graphics gets first 46 Karat in UK
Words & Graphics, a specialist large-print typesetter for the visually impaired, will install the UKs first KBA 46 Karat next month.
Shares plummet after Buhrmann profits warning
Buhrmann has issued another profits warning, its third in 18 months, following lower-than-expected third-quarter sales, and is now reviewing new restructuring projects.
Paper output hits highest ever levels
European Paper and board production reached a record 22.8m tonnes for the second quarter of 2002, according to the latest Confederation of European Paper Industry (CEPI) statistics.
Smurfit adds to range with new weight choices
Smurfit Townsend Hook has expanded its range of FAB text and cover papers and relaunched the grade, introducing new weights of 200gsm and 240gsm.
Pindar prints flagship job for Harley-Davidson
Pindars Scarborough web offset facility has printed Harley-Davidsons flagship genuine parts and accessories catalogue for 2003 using its new 48pp MAN Roland Lithoman press.
Carwin creates new direct mail service
Carwin has extended its print management service with its new direct mail project management division, creating a single-source service.
Profits slump at St Ives
St Ives has cited worse trading conditions than for many years in almost all its markets bar books.
Heidelberg buys IDAB WAMAC
Heidelberg has expanded its product portfolio for newspaper printers by acquiring IDAB WAMAC, the Swedish mailroom specialist.
Knight in administration
Knight Machinery (Holdings), the parent company of Ry-Offset Graphics, Printers Superstore and The Printing Machinery Hire Company among others, has gone into administration.