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Mount Royal Printing Merges with Fannon
Baltimore, MD-based Mount Royal Printing has merged with Fannon Color Printing of Alexandria, VA.
GPS marks 100 years in business
GPS Colour Graphics has marked its 100th year of trading with a 300,000 investment in digital print and a website relaunch.
Killer app: the making of <i>Kiss Monster</I>
To mark its 40th anniversary, not only has rock band Kiss reunited to produce a new album and stage a world tour, but it is celebrating the landmark with the publication of a giant book, <i>KISS...
SMP Group embraces UK's first hand fed platen alternative
SMP Group has installed the UK's first Diecut Goldline machine, the first advancement in manual die-cutting in 90 years, according to finishing manufacturer Diecut UK.
Henkel launches Technomelt Supra 1000 hotmelt
Industrial manufacturer Henkel has launched its latest hotmelt packaging adhesives range, Technomelt Supra 1000.
Media roundup: News Corporation, Microsoft, O2, Aegis Isobar, BBC, GoCompare
We bring you the buzz from the wider media sphere, across the world and across the web. This week: Murdoch to step down from running newspapers; Microsoft in $1.2bn Yammer deal; O2 awards digital...
Kodak wins right to sell digital imaging patents
Eastman Kodak has been given the OK by a New York-based US bankruptcy judge to auction its digital imaging patents in a move that could fetch billions for the financially struggling firm.
DS Smith completes SCA Packaging acquisition
DS Smith has completed its acquisition of Europe's second largest packaging business in a £1.3bn deal, excluding cash and external debt.
Prismaflex UK ties with CBS Outdoor for digital motorway first
International outdoor media specialist Prismaflex has tied with CBS Outdoor UK to build and supply two LED digital screens for London's M4 elevated section.
Nipson CEO Palphreyman owed 62k by failed Nipson UK
The UK arm of continuous feed digital press manufacturer Nipson SAS is up for sale after being placed into administration in May.
UK eco-friendly packaging firm Greenbottle launches paper juice carton.
The Merseyside-based manufacturer is in early discussions with a major retailer to supply biodegradable paper juice cartons.
Yorkshire's unemployed get support from The Printing Charity
The Printing Charity has donated 15,000 to youth charity The Prince's Trust to help unemployed young people in Yorkshire find work.
Manroland GB sale proceeds disclosed in admins' report
The administrators' final report revealed the sheetfed and web arms of Manroland's UK operations were sold for 645,131 and 40,412 respectively, while the consumables unit was closed.
Print industry news roundup: Sun Chemicals; Kodak; PBL; Paperlinx; Gmund
Stay up to date with your procurement supply chain thanks to print industry news at your fingertips. This week: Sun Chemicals launches inks for wide-format print, licensees file objections to proposed...
SME label printer forced to switch banks to secure funding for growth
The Bramwell Labels Company secured funding for two new machines by shopping around to guarantee the best loan rates.