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Energy costs push James Cropper half-year figures into red

Specialist paper manufacturer James Cropper has slipped to a first-half loss of 261,000 and halved its dividend, after being hit by soaring energy and pulp costs.

Duplo launches UV coater for short and long runs

Duplo International has extended its range of finishing equipment with a new UV coating machine.

Arjowiggins begins consultation over 150-year-old Dartford plant

Paper manufacturer Arjowiggins has entered into a consultation with staff at its plant in Dartford, Kent, as part of a restructuring exercise which could see the site closed after nearly 150 years of...

RDW holds event to celebrate book launch

Printer and bookbinder Riley Dunn & Wilson (RDW) has held a reception to celebrate the launch of a new book by former Waddington's chairman Victor Watson.

Hoaxers print 1.2 copies of spoof NY Times

Liberal activists have printed a fake edition of the New York Times and handed out more than a million free copies to commuters.

Precision agrees three-year deal for Agfa Azura TS plate

Precision Printing has signed a three-year plate contract for the Drupa-launched Agfa Azura TS chemistry-free thermal plate.

Pureprint Group produces book for top eco-photographer

Environmental printer Pureprint Group played host to a presentation by photographer Mark Edwards last week when his world tour came to London.

NAPM welcomes Sappi to Two Sides scheme

The National Association of Paper Merchants (NAPM) has said that its Two Sides campaign to improve paper's environmental credentials is "going well" following paper giant Sappi's decision to join the...

Print's place in next-gen media mix

Searching for some more information about HP's recent deal with MySpace, I found myself on Printing World's sister website Brand Republic. Slap bang in the middle of a story about the deal was an...

Far East's reduced demand hits UK recycled paper prices

UK paper and board recyclers have reported price falls as Far East buyers reduce spending on UK products.

Finishing company pledges cut of sales to Children in Need

First 4 Print Finishing has announced that a percentage of all its sales this week will be going to the charity Children in Need.

75 jobs at risk as UPM plans to downscale Scarborough Raflatac site

Up to 75 jobs could be lost at paper manufacturer UPM's Scarborough Raflatac plant, following a decision to downsize the facility.

Macmillan takes hat-trick at book awards

Macmillan Publishing took home three trophies to be crowned the big winner of last night's British Book Design and Production Awards 2008.

Greenhouse Graphics named Business of the Year at BAPC Awards

Greenhouse Graphics has been crowned the BAPC Business of the Year at the trade body's annual conference held last weekend.

Printers value high-quality and low-impact papers, research claims

More than half of printers believe it is still worth spending more on high-quality business papers and most are selecting environmentally accredited papers, according to research undertaken by...