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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...