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Economist's Simpson retires

Today (29 March) is the last press day for Economist production director Sharon Simpson, who retires on 31 March after a 20-year career at the publisher.

DDPC cuts book production with Kasfold install

The Design & Digital Print Centre (DDPC) has cut the time taken to produce booklets after installing a Kasfold Sprint 3000 with online trimming from Ashgate Automation.

Midland News Association installs new plate-making line

Newspaper printer Midland News Association has installed a Krause LS Jet 350 platesetter, supplied by Fujifilm, after moving all of its printing to Ketley, Telford.

Pageflex announces Drupa line-up

Variable data specialist Pageflex has announced its line-up for this year's Drupa.

Last call for Conqueror Typographic Games entries

Contenders for the Conqueror Typographic Games contest have one month left to enter the competition.

Mayr-Melnhof to close strike hit Bootle site

Packaging manufacturer Mayr-Melnhof Packaging (MMP) is to close its troubled Bootle plant, with all employees losing their jobs.

Printers underwhelmed by Osborne's 'mixed-bag' Budget

In the presentation of the 2012 Budget, chancellor George Osborne last week made it clear that the government's spending plans must be "fiscally neutral", a term he has often used to describe the...

CBS Outdoor turns to Prismaflex for national rail site upgrade

Transport advertising specialist CBS Outdoor has turned to Prismaflex UK to produce signage for its national rail sites.

More pain and only a little gain for small businesses

The Budget may have given big business much to cheer about, but it's unlikely that many small firms will share that sentiment.

FT Solutions lauds Aldermore bank as expansion continues

Print service company FT Solutions has lauded its new bank, Aldermore, for allowing it to continue to grow when its existing lender backed away from the print industry.

Extra Newspapers announces debut hyper-local launches

Start-up newspaper publisher Extra Newspapers has announced the locations of its first three hyper-local newspapers.

Fespa Hall of Fame winners revealed

Fespa has announced the overall and individual country winners of its 2012 Hall of Fame.