Business

Former Prontaprint and Kall Kwik franchisees plan association
Around 70 former Prontaprint and Kall Kwik franchisees that broke away from parent company ODC following legal action over a lack of support are planning to set up their own association.

A bumpy ride for the industry: 2011's good and bad news
Perhaps the biggest news came late in 2011: the administration one of the world's largest press manufacturers. But this was not the only earth-shattering story covered by PrintWeek. We look back on...
Herald Chase rebrands group companies under Herald umbrella
Herald Chase group is running a series of open house events next year to showcase the capabilities of its component companies, now rebranded under the Herald Chase umbrella.

Jussi Pesonen appointed CEPI chairman
UPM chief executive Jussi Pesonen has been appointed as CEPI chairman, replacing Barry Wiersum.

FT Solutions invests £1m in digital equipment
Print services company FT Solutions Group has ramped up its digital production and output capacity with a £1m investment in new production printing systems.

Xinet answers user calls for free text search in WebNative 17
Xinet has launched an updated version of its WebNative Digital Asset Management (DAM) software with a new, mobile compatible interface, expanded search capability and more automated features.
API Holographics launches upgraded selective release label base
Security packaging firm API Holographics has upgraded its selective release label base so that it is available for use with a wider range of adhesives.

Domino "well positioned" for 2012 after sales and profits increase
Domino Printing Sciences has said it is "well positioned to benefit from the available opportunities in this more uncertain climate" after recording an increase in sales and pre-tax profits during...

Kodak seeking partners to extend Stream applications
Kodak has announced plans to capitalise on its Stream inkjet technology through partnerships with printers and other print equipment manufacturers.

More than 18,000 visitors flock to LabelExpo Asia 2011
LabelExpo Asia, considered to be the continent's largest event dedicated to the label, product decoration, web printing and converting industry was held at Shanghai New International Expo Centre from...