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Defiant Perez hails Kodak
Kodak chairman and chief executive Antonio Perez was in defiant mood as drupa opened.

Chesapeake expands with French acquisition
Chesapeake Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Packaging has acquired French leaflet manufacturer Pharmapost for an undisclosed sum.

Collins formally ends Versamark ink supply agreement with Kodak
Seven months after their very public legal feud, Cincinnati-based Collins Ink this week formally ended their agreement to supply Versamark ink to Kodak--but couldn't resist a few parting shots.
Pentzer installs Xerox Color 800 to lead digital migration
Columbus, IN-based Pentzer Printing has completed the install of a Xerox Color 800 from Fujifilm North America's Graphic Systems Division and is now using it to migrate many of its customers from...

Communisis makes Kieon and Yomego acquisitions
Communisis has announced the 1.1m acquisition of two businesses, Kieon and Yomego, designed to further boost the non-print services offered by its Intelligence Driven Communications division.

Landa Corporation and Heidelberg sign strategic partnership deal
The agreement will see Heidelberg incorporate Landa's nano print technology in its new-generation digital presses for commercial printing.

Banner picks up Carphone Warehouse contract off HH Global
Banner Managed Communication (BMC) has been awarded a three-year print management contract by Best Buy Europe, the joint venture between Best Buy and the Carphone Warehouse.

Xaar partners with Digiprint Supplies
Inkjet manufacturer Xaar has partnered with Digiprint Supplies to provide continental European sales and support for its industrial printheads.

Manroland Sheetfed entering 'exciting' period
Manroland Sheetfed has said it is entering an "exciting" period for the company, following what it has described as an amazing first 100 days of ownership under Langley Holdings.
Arlon appoints Graphic Art Mart for Australian distribution
Arlon Graphics, the US-based pressure-sensitive, cut-vinyl, flexible substrate manufacturer, has appointed New South Wales-based Graphic Art Mart as a new distribution partner in Australia.
Print industry news roundup: Landa, Ink Shop, UK Print, Hartgraph, DS Smith
Stay up to date with your procurement supply chain thanks to print industry news at your fingertips. This week: Landa partners with Manroland; Ink Shop on track for profits boost; UK printers see...
Media roundup: Unilever, RNIB, Waitrose, Sport, Loaded
We bring you the buzz from the wider media sphere, across the world and across the web. This week: Unilever spends 2m on Comfort marketing, RNIB appoints Arthur London to ad account, Waitrose...
Media roundup: Clear Channel, Electrolux, PPA, Pepsi, Future
We bring you the buzz from the wider media sphere, across the world and across the web. This week: Clear Channel Outdoor losses widen, Electrolux awards 25m ad account, publishers to tackel...

Diecut UK launches platen replacement
Finishing equipment manufacturer Diecut UK has launched the Diecut Goldline, which it says will improve safety in the diecutting sector.

Heidelberg's Clarke bids farewell to print
Heidelberg's George Clarke retired this week after a 27-year career at the press manufacturer.