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KBA to cut 700 jobs in response to declining web fortunes
KBA warned that activity in the web sector remained critically low as it announced a further 700 job cuts across its Frankenthal, Wurzburg and Trennfeld plants in its interim report yesterday (16...
Insolvency Service to tighten rules on pre-pack sales, including liquidations
The Insolvency Service (IS) has proposed new legislation to tighten up regulations around pre-pack sales including extending them to liquidations to close any loopholes.
Wallace Print Group brings services in house with 10,000 laminator spend
Wallace Print Group has brought a raft of services in house after investing 10,000 in a Seal laminator.
Heidelberg names Morgana and Watkiss as preferred digital finishing partners
Heidelberg has selected finishing equipment manufacturers Morgana and Watkiss as its preferred suppliers for digital finishing.
MPC management claim Oxford merger
Management at Maurice Payne Colourprint (MPC) claims to have merged with an Oxford-based company, which they have attempted to keep out of the public eye.
Xeikon organises a three-day technology event
Xeikon recently organised a special event showcasing the rotary process digital printing technology for printing labels, packaging and transfer applications.
Aldridge goes into administration, pre-packed to Blue
WF Aldridge & Co, which traded as Aldridge Print Group, has gone into administration and been sold to the Blue Printing Company in a pre-pack deal.
Fosco adds second FB7500
Birmingham-based Fosco Hayes Hurdley has added its second HP Scitex FB7500 machine.
UKHO invests in pre-press overhaul with Fujifilm
The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has invested in a range of pre-media equipment from Fujifilm, including two Screen platesetters, two FLH-Z 125 ZAC processors and an XMF workflow.
Start-up finisher invests in Hunkeler mailing line
A finishing company set up at the end of last year has said it aims to double its turnover after installing a Hunkeler mailing line.
Killer app: Hawthornes turns on the tap
Hawthornes has printed a 45pp case-bound brochure for luxury kitchen and bathroom product manufacturer Abode. The company used both litho and digital technologies to produce 400 copies of the...
Heidelberg full-year results show improving market, plans for breakeven pre-tax result next year
Heidelberg has announced its full-year figures for 2010-11, boasting a return to operating growth, and continued sales uplift to produce a break-even pre-tax result for 2011-12.
OOH industry looks to consolidate
The seventh edition of Outdoor Advertising Convention (OAC) 2011 began today at the Hotel Renaissance in Mumbai. More than 500 delegates (agency heads, media owners, corporate brand owners) atttended...
Cenveo looks to raise B2B profile with Indycar deal
Stamford, Ct-based commercial printer Cenveo has inked a deal with auto racing's Indycar league in a move that will not only help the open-wheel racing series and its bNet sponsors with printing and...