Print buying
James Cropper profits halve after restructuring charge
The paper manufacturer has recorded a 50% drop in pre-tax profit for the year to 31 March 2012 after booking an 800,000 redundancy provision for an anticipated 40 job cuts.
Digital colour is 'an opportunity' for book printers
Digital colour printing is an opportunity for book printers to win back work that is currently being offshored, according to speakers at last week's annual London Digital Book Printing Forum.
Printed mags trump digital editions in YouGov survey
Printed magazines have a healthy future, according to recent research from YouGov SixthSense, which found that 40% of UK magazine buyers prefer print to digital.
Holmen Paper targets fashion magazines
Holmen Paper has added Holmen TRND uncoated papers to its product line.
Redundancies on the cards at GNM, report claims
Guardian News & Media (GNM) could be forced to make compulsory redundancies as early as this autumn to stem losses of nearly 1m a week, according to a <i>Sunday Times</i> report.
Print industry news roundup: IOS, Colorscan, B-Print and Display, Falconer Print and Packaging, 1st Byte and Diamond Colour Print
Stay up to date with your procurement supply chain thanks to print industry news at your fingertips. This week: IOS rebrands as DST Output; Colorscan installs UK's first EFI Jetrion 4900; B-Print and...
Media roundup: DDB, Facebook, WPP, GMG Radio, Greggs, Adam & Eve
We bring you the buzz from the wider media sphere, across the world and across the web. This week: DDB's chief creative officer accuses WPP's Cannes judges of tactical voting; OFT launches probe into...
Arjowiggins signs exclusive deal with Antalis and EBB
Arjowiggins Graphic has announced that its bright white recycled papers are to become exclusive to suppliers Antalis McNaughton and Elliot Baxter from July.
Metro Scotland expands into Aberdeen
Trinity Mirror has broadened the reach of its Scottish Metro newspaper by announcing that the title will be distributed in Aberdeen from next Monday (25 June).
Banner awarded 10m Hastings Direct contract
Banner Managed Communication has been awarded a 10m document management contract from insurer Hastings Direct, following a tender process.
Creative FX completes BT phonebox wrap in charity drive
Creative FX, the Bromley-based signage and display company, has completed its latest wrapping project, transforming an iconic British red phone box.
1st Byte expands finishing with UK's first Newbind Pioneer PUR binder
1st Byte has installed the UK's first Newbind Pioneer PUR binder with end sheet lifting device from Encore Machinery.