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DS Smith vows to be 'adaptable' as it warns of difficult market conditions
DS Smith has posted "creditable" half-year results as the paper and packaging group warns lower demand will mean trading conditions will remain difficult.
The measure of success
BPIF head of technical services Peter Vincent spoke about the benefits of key performance indicators at the Pira MIS Exhibition 2008 in Solihull.
'Greater commitment' needed to face paper challenges
The print and paper industry must project even greater commitment and efficiency if it is to rise to the challenges of 2009, according to Robert Horne managing director Alistair Gough.
Fespa delays India show after Mumbai attacks
Fespa has postponed the forthcoming Fespa Digital India show planned for 14 to 16 December 2008 in the wake of the terror attacks in Mumbai.
IPIA and Pira to host conference on the future of print
The Independent Print Industries Association (IPIA) has teamed up with independent body Pira for a one-day conference early next year.
Denmaur to merge two paper businesses
Denmaur Papers and Independent Paper will merge their operations on 1 March 2009, parent company Denmaur group has announced.
Manufacturers book places at Northprint 09 despite 'difficult' times
Manufacturers have defied the looming recession to book their place at next year's Northprint 09 exhibition in a show of support for the printing industry.
M-real puts up prices to boost profitability
Paper manufacturer M-real has said it will further increase the price of its coated fine and magazine papers by 8% in order to improve profitability.
Stora Enso's cost-cutting plans affect 560 staff
More than 560 staff will be affected as paper giant Stora Enso concludes co-determination negotiations at its Finnish-based Imatra, Varkaus and Veitsiluoto mills.
Stora Enso lends its backing to Two Sides initiative
Paper giant Stora Enso has become the latest company to put its weight behind the Two Sides campaign, launched by the National Association of Paper Merchants (NAPM).
A badge with honour
Print and Media Certification's Jon Stack gave a talk on the issues surrounding ISO 12647 at September's Print For Business expo at the NEC, Birmingham
M-real warns of paper price increases despite hold on export duty rises
Russia's announcement to postpone the increase of export duties on wood does not reduce the need for paper price increases, according to manufacturer M-real.
Kall Kwik Camberley named as beta site for imagePress C1+
Kall Kwik Camberley is looking to increase the level of its personalised marketing print after being unveiled as the UK trial site for Canon's latest imagePress - the five-colour C1+.
PaperCo opens new Midlands warehouse
PaperCo subsidiary Mason's Paper has opened a 2,694sqm warehouse in Birmingham to service its Midlands customers.
New talent praised at Apprenticeship Awards
Proskills has paid tribute to the brightest new talent in the industry at its annual Apprenticeship Awards dinner.