Print industry news roundup

PrintWeek's Power 100 number one revealed

PrintWeek's eighth annual Power 100 ranking is revealed in today's issue of the magazine.

Proskills launches National Skills Academy
Proskills launched the long-awaited National Skills Academy for the process and manufacturing sectors last night as it published research highlighting the negative effect the skills gap is having on sector businesses.

GASC urges UK printers to visit Print 09
The Graphic Arts Show Company (GASC) has urged UK companies to attend this year's Print 09 international trade show, which takes place from 11-16 September in Chicago, Illinois.

US government 'objects to Quebecor reorganisation plans'
Quebecor World's efforts to emerge from bankruptcy by mid-July hit a snag last week after the government objected to its reorganisation plan citing concerns over unpaid taxes.

Howard Smith Paper Group and The Paper Co consolidate back office operations
Howard Smith Paper Group and The Paper Co are to consolidate a number of back end operations to increase efficiencies within the PaperLinX businesses.