Printing

PrintWeek Awards 2012 Creative Repro Company of the Year

EC2i has repeated its triumph of 2009 in a category in which it has performed strongly, among the the top tier of repro suppliers, for the past four years.

Renewed freeze on Royal Mail reversions announced

Royal Mail has announced a renewed freeze on reversion charges relating to envelope sealing issues just over a month after its initial six month moratorium ended on 17 September.

Ancient House Press invests 2.5m in new Komori 10-colour perfector

The Ipswich-based web and sheetfed printer has bought a Komori GL1040P as part of an investment programme that the company hopes will increase turnover by up to 2m.

PrintWeek Awards 2012 Book Printer of the Year - Pureprint Group

Last year there was just one standout entry for this category, but this year the Book Printer of the Year Award was fiercely contested.

PrintWeek Awards 2012 Poster Printer of the Year - SMP Group

It's a return to the winner's rostrum in the Poster Printer of the Year category for SMP Group after a three-year absence.

PrintWeek Awards 2012 Social Stationery Printer of the Year - Windles Group

Receiving a commendation last year, Windles Group has finally reclaimed the top spot in this category, last held by this printer in 2009.

RR Donnelley blamed as premature Google filing wipes $20bn off shares

RR Donnelley has been blamed for an 8% plunge in Google's share price after the printer prematurely released the internet giant's third-quarter results showing a significant drop in profits.

Getting the goods with a bit of give and take

Wining and dining clients may now be somewhat frowned upon, in light of the Bribery Act 2010, but customer relations are as important as ever in straitened times

HP updates FB7600 and TJ8600 print modes

HP has announced a raft of new enhancements to its HP FB7600 flatbed press, which increase output by up to 20% across its mid-range print modes.

Guardian and Telegraph clash over 'digital only' Guardian rumour

Rival publishers of the <i>Guardian</i> and <i>Telegraph</i> newspapers have clashed over the latter's publication of a rumour that "senior figures" at Guardian News & Media had "seriously discussed"...

Trading status of remaining Aldersons companies unclear

The administrators of the four operating companies of Aldersons Print Group are to issue an update on the trading status of the companies next week.

Killer App: cutting-edge book artistry

Artist Alexander Korzer-Robinson recycles old printed books into unique works of art by cutting around images in the books to create a 3D collage.