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BPIF chief exec swaps role with print apprentice
The BPIF's chief executive Michael Johnson has gone back to his Plymouth roots to mark the start of this year's National Apprenticeship Week, swapping roles with a print apprentice for the day.
PrintCity Alliance plans 'something special' for Ipex
Print supplier organisation the PrintCity Alliance has revealed it is planning "something special" for the upcoming Ipex event in May.

Duplo to hold Cambridge digital finishing event
Duplo International will hold its next digital finishing exhibition in Cambridge next month.

Merchants get tough on phoenix firms
Paper merchants have hit back at allegations they are supplying pre-pack and phoenix companies.

Britain's tax system favours big business, says report
Britain's tax system favours big business and puts small companies at "an instant disadvantage", a recent survey of SMEs has found.

Kodak posts fourth-quarter profit in latest results
Kodak has entered 2010 with "the most competitive digital portfolio ever" after the manufacturer turned in a profit in its fourth-quarter results, according to chairman and chief executive Antonio...
Viscom announces new date for Frankfurt show
Viscom Frankfurt has been moved back in the calendar to 4-6 November from its original slot of 28-30 October.

CPI UK announces new management structure
Recently appointed CPI UK chief executive Franois Golicheff is making his mark on the business already by establishing a new management structure.

Insolvency purchases 'doubled in 2009'
Acquisitions of insolvent businesses in the UK have more than doubled over the past year, according to insolvency practitioner trade body R3.

Rollem celebrates 80th anniversary with kit investment
Finishing equipment specialist Rollem is to launch a range of commercial, packaging and digital sheetfed equipment at Ipex this May to mark its 80th year in business.

Unite paper members accept pay agreement
Unite members in the UK paper manufacturing industry have narrowly accepted an industry-wide agreement of a 1% increase to all earnings.

Sappi says demand to improve but warns of pulp price increases
Sappi has predicted that conditions are set to "gradually improve" in 2010, but warned that pulp price increases are also on the horizon.

Arjowiggins and Paperback create puzzle calendar
Arjowiggins Graphic has collaborated with recycled paper merchants Paperback to create a puzzle-based 2010 desk calendar.

Midas Press sold to management
The Midas Press has appointed Middleton & Partners as administrators and been bought by its former management team (29 January).
MCR Print becomes FSC certified
Print management company MCR Print has boosted its environmental credentials and become FSC certified.