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BPIF/Printing World Excellence Awards 09 - deadline extended!
The deadline for entries to the BPIF/Printing World Excellence Awards 09 has been extended by two weeks to 20 March.

Antalis secures FSC certification for Coloraction range
Antalis has built on its expanding portfolio of environmental products after its Coloraction range of uncoated paper become FSC-accredited.

Kodak's Pole Position roadshow out to help businesses grow
Kodak has outlined plans to demonstrate how print companies can grow their business through its products at the upcoming European 'Pole Position' roadshow.

Economic gloom won't derail Northprint, says IIR
Exhibition organiser IIR has confirmed that next month's Northprint will go ahead and issued a clarion call for the industry to support the show, which has been in existence for more than 40 years.
Sappi says drop in paper demand will make for 'challenging' 2009
Paper manufacturer Sappi has warned of lower-than-expected demand for paper as global markets continue to deteriorate.

Paperlinx records 250m loss after sale of Australian Paper
Paperlinx has posted a AUD$560m (250m) after-tax loss for the six months ending 31 December 2008, following the sale of its Australian Paper business to Nippon Paper.
Grafica Flextronica reaps success of Printpack show
Vasai-based screen press manufacturer Grafica Flextronica has claimed that the recent Printpack exhibition was "the best show in the last four years".

JF Print seals 400,000 deal for Haynes Publishing Group print arm
Haynes Publishing Group, the automotive and motorcycle repair manual publisher and printer, has completed the 400,000 sale of its UK book manufacturing business to JF Print.
BBT to hold print and finishing open day
Print equipment dealer Business By Technology (BBT) has announced that it will hold a print and finishing open day next month.

Tecna UK to show fabric display system at Sign & Digital
Tecna UK is counting down to Sign & Digital UK where it will demonstrate T3fabframe, its fabric display system.
UPM launches paper designed for high-speed inkjet printing
UPM has unveiled a new paper designed for high-speed digital inkjet printing, which is claimed to offer fast ink absorption and low bleeding.

Credit insurance one step ahead of rating agencies, Aon claims
Aon Trade Credit has said it is in a business's interest to work with credit insurers over and above ratings agencies in order to establish credit capacity.
University saves on paper costs with guillotine buy
Hull University's print team said it hopes to cut costs on its paper after investing in a new guillotine from finishing equipment distributor Freidheim.

Favini adds environmental element to Shiro relaunch
Independent specialist paper manufacturer Favini has relaunched its Shiro range, which includes Alga Carta, Echo and Tree Free, to realign them with an environment focus.

125 staff to lose jobs as Arjowiggins closes historic Dartford mill
Paper manufacturer Arjowiggins has said it intends to close its 125-staffed Dartford mill by 30 April, following a 90-day staff consultation period.