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Manroland GB customers fear spare parts black hole
Manroland GB customers have stated their nervousness over the company's ability to supply spare parts and service.

DS Smith hails "improved performance in every division" in half-year results
DS Smith has announced a 20% year-on-year increase in its pre-tax profits from 35.6m to 42.8m in its half-year results, on revenues of 1,034m.

UPM manager Oldham will step down at end of year
UPM UK & Ireland general manager Will Oldham will step down at the end of the year.According to a letter sent to customers, which was seen by PrintWeek, plans to replace Oldham are currently in...

IFS launches Horizon's new book production system in the UK
Horizon's latest book production system has been launched in the UK by distributor Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS).

Kodak showcases digital for high-speed direct mail printing
Dismissing the recent gloom surrounding Kodak, executives in the company's Graphic Communications Group touted the growth of its commercial printing business, noting that its digital presses, printer...

Presstek sells 75DI digital offset presses in North America
Pressek announced that it has sold two additional 75DI digital offset presses to printers in North America, bringing the total number of 75DIs sold since it was commercially available earlier this...

USPS to close more than half of mail processing centers
The US Postal Service (USPS) once again announced a dramatic restructuring that will result in fewer workers and a change in the way it does business although direct mail printers claim to be well...

Omega Printopack from Haridwar installs a Fine Coat 80 for finishing
Haridwar-based Omega Printopack has commissioned a Fine Coat 80, the UV coating machine from Autoprint to meet the finishing requirement for its print packaging business.

Print industry saddened by Manroland GB administration
Former employees and industry experts have expressed their sadness as administrators are appointed at Manroland GB.
India Packaging and Food Technology Show in New Delhi
India Packaging Show and Food Technology Show 2011 has been inaugurated today at NSIC Exhibition Center at Okhla Industrial Estate in New Delhi.

Abbey Print expands trade service with Horizon combination folder
Commercial printer Abbey Print has expanded its trade finishing service with the installation of a Horizon AFC564A combination folder from IFS.

FMG secures $10m offshoring deal with American Media
North London-headquartered pre-media group FMG has entered a long-term partnership with US-based publisher American Media estimated to be worth more than $10m (6.4m)

BMPA's StB forum finding a 'good front' to meet credit challenges
In economically softer times, funding was easy to secure and a business plan was often a much less formal document.

Manroland GB administrator warns of possible spare parts delay
The administrator for Manroland GB has warned the manufacturer's UK users that there may be a delay in getting hold of spare parts for machinery.

OPA commences the Print Chetna campaign
The Offset Printers' Association (OPA) initiated the Print Chetna campaign on November 7. The campaign, according to Kamal Chopra, general secretary, OPA is vital to overcome the hindrances of lack of...