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BPIF relaxes ISO standard for spectrophotometers
The BPIF has issued a call for views on the calibration of spectrophotometers following a decision to pull back on requirements for BPIF ISO 12647 accreditation.
Paperlinx Austria in administration
The domino effect continues to ripple across Paperlinx’s European businesses – the group’s Austrian operation has now followed the UK and Benelux into administration.
De La Rue comes closer to resolving banknote paper issues
De La Rue has finally put a figure on the likely payout to the Bank of India as a result of the paper production issues that have now cost the group more than £40m.
Taskforce established to aid stricken Tullis Russell Papermakers
The Scottish Government and Fife Council have set up a joint taskforce to help mitigate the impact of job losses at Tullis Russell Papermakers, which went into administration yesterday, with the loss...
Printers sign electioneering letter backing Tories
British printers are among 5,025 leaders of SMEs who have signed an open letter in support of the Conservative Party less than two weeks before the General Election.
Production speed boosted at Dies Direct following investment and new management
Dies Direct has increased production speed by 40% following a £12,000 investment in new kit and the appointment of a new manager.
Neschen UK distributor speaks out following Neschen insolvency
The exclusive UK distributor of Neschen products has said that service will not be affected following insolvency proceedings of the company in Germany.
Tullis Russell in administration
In yet another blow to the UK paper industry, Tullis Russell Papermakers has fallen into administration, after racking up losses of £18.5m over five years, resulting in the immediate loss of 325 jobs.
Paperlinx operation bought out of administration
Global plastics and media group Vink Holdings has bought the assets of Paperlinx’s wide-format operation, Visual Technology Solutions (VTS), from administrators Deloitte.
Antalis takes over exclusive rights to Polyart from Paperlinx
Antalis has been appointed as exclusive distributor for Polyart, the recyclable synthetic paper produced by sister company ArjoBex.
Simpson Group completes £1.5m investment
Simpson Group has completed a £1.5m investment with the installation of a Crest 3200 X-Y RSC cutter.
PPS Commercial upgrades to Duplo Digital System 5000 bookletmaker
Frome, Somerset-based printer PPS Commercial Print has invested in a Duplo Digital System 5000 bookletmaker to reduce its makeready times and benefit from full automation.
Papergraphics picks up Paperlinx hardware sales
Papergraphics has moved into the hardware and software markets after becoming one of four Jetrix resellers in the UK.
Forward Finishing grows floorspace by a third as business expands
Fledgling finishing and assembly company Forward Finishing has invested in new equipment and is due to move to larger premises to cope with rapid growth since opening last year.
Smurfit Kappa strike suspended pending appeal
Unite has suspended strike action at Smurfit Kappa's Northampton corrugated facility while it awaits the outcome of an appeal against the sacking of two of its senior stewards at the plant.