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Prism rebrands as Fespa UK association

Prism president Mark Simpson says it has been given a renewed opportunity to build upon its 77-year history after rebranding as the Fespa UK Association.

Communisis awarded CIPS gold certification

Communisis has been recognised for its "strategic expertise in purchasing and supply management" after being awarded gold certification from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS).

Jrgen Freier appointed sales director at Polar-Mohr

Jrgen Freier has been appointed to the role of sales director at Polar-Mohr to strengthen the company's position in the digital printing sector.

"Books for education make perfect sense," says MM Kohli of The Printers House

Automating the plant was just the first of several steps The Printers House (TPH) took to keep up with the increasing demand for web presses. MM Kohli, managing director of TPH tells Rahul Kumar

Indian Hoshi Deboo is the vice president for EskoArtwork

EskoArtWork announced that industry veteran, Hoshi Deboo will be the vice president of the company for Asia Pacific. Deboo will take over responsibilities for activities in Asia Pacific and Japan...

Breaking news: Steven Schnoll to be the star speaker at Print Summit 2012

The Bombay Master Printer's Association (BMPA) has announced Steven Schnoll as a star speaker for the Print Summit 2012 (PS 12) on 23-24 February.

Waterstone's to launch 'Windle' e-reader

Waterstone's is to launch its own e-reader which will sit alongside printed books in the retailers' stores, managing director of the chain James Daunt said in an interview.

Ajay Piramal and Vir Sanghvi confirm their presence for BMPA Print Summit 2012

The Bombay Master Printer's Association (BMPA), the premier print association in India, has announced that Ajay Piramal, chairman of Piramal Healthcare, will speak at Print Summit 2012 at the Tata...

L'Oreal, Marico, R-Pac and Unilever go green with packaging

During the third Indo-German Packaging Conference, PrintWeek India hosted a discussion with brands like L'Oreal, Marico, R-Pac and Unilever. The subject was: the protocol for packaging sustainability.

Peter Rego of Heidelberg India gets new responsibility

Peter Rego, who managed sales for western region as the regional sales manager has been elevated as the general manager, sales. He has moved from Mumbai to Chennai and now manages all equipment sales...

SME printers call on government to push funding but cut red tape in autumn statement

SME printers have placed an expected 10bn loans fund top of their wish list from chancellor George Osborne's autumn statement but only if red tape is relaxed to make accessible to those that need it.

Fespa's Neil Felton to sit on AEO board meet

Fespa's managing director of exhibitions and events, Neil Felton has been appointed to sit on the Board of the AEO (Association of Event Organisers)