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Graphix gets a Kodak 5260 to print long runs

Graphix Imaging has launched a digital bulk print service offering runs of up to 300 for point-of-sale work.

Memorial book is planned for Stuart Barnes

HighWater is creating a book of condolences following the death of international sales manager Stuart Barnes.

Inveresk on track with restructuring

Inveresk will continue to attack its cost base and refine its product offerings as its restructuring takes effect.

Jarvis Porter gets sporty

Jarvis Porter Labels in Leeds has produced the self-adhesive labels for Carter Wallaces Slazenger hair and body wash.

KBA's 74 Karat takes off in the UK

KBAs DI press, the 74 Karat, has finally taken off in the UK, with one commercial installation and a further three orders. An order has also been taken for the Republic of Ireland.

Purup-Barco union gets the go-ahead

Barco and Purup-Eskofots parent company Kirkbi has completed legal procedures and signed an agreement clearing the way for the merger of the two firms pre-press operations.

Printing Techniques nabs second MCSi employee

Mike Smyth has become the latest MCSi Mitsubishi Corporation staff member to leave for Printing Techniques.

Mitsubishi plans Ipex launch

Mitsubishi will use Ipex as a launchpad for its new Diamond range of presses.

Mondi continues Euro growth with La Rochette bid

Mondi plans to continue its European expansion after submitting a 186m (e298m) offer for French forest products group La Rochette.

Moorgate wins Clarence from receivers' grip

Independent paper merchant Moorgate Paper Company has acquired Clarence Paper Sales from the administrative receivers, securing 40 jobs in the process.

M-real makes top level changes

M-real has made management changes within its publishing, commercial printing, home and office, consumer packaging business, and Map merchanting group.

NPD boss condemns Late Payment Act

National Print Database partner David Whitaker has condemned the Late Payment Act 1998 for having had no effect whatsoever after an Experian survey revealed that companies are taking two days longer,...

Restructure set to boost Oc

Oc is restructuring into two business units, Digital Document Systems and Wide Format.

Papyrus plans digital seminar

Paper merchant Papyrus is aiming its Digital Matters seminar at printers that have yet to explore the digital market, and will feature pre-Ipex presentations from Xerox, IBM and Indigo.

Polestar Greaves bindery may close

Polestar and the GPMU are set to start a 30-day consultation period about the future of the Polestar Greaves bindery after massive trading losses.