Companies & suppliers

Polestar publishes details of Sun acquisition
Polestar UK Print has published its accounts for the year ended 30 September 2010, revealing financial details of its acquisition by Sun European Capital Partners.

Brightsource scoops best supplier award
Marketing services and technology company Brightsource has been named best supplier at the Institute of Fundraising Awards ceremony for its work with more than 70 charities.

Communisis reveals value of HSBC contract loss
Communisis has revealed that its direct mail contract with HSBC, which is set to move following a recent competitive tender, was worth 7m a year.
Kornit announces ICC International as Indian representative
Kornit Digital, manufacturers of digital textile printers have selected ICC International Agencies as its Indian representative.
Amazon faces opposition to Book Depository takeover
Amazon's acquisition of The Book Depository, which is under investigation by the Office of Fair Trading, is facing strong opposition from book retailers and publishers.
DS Smith offered 200m for Spicers by Unipapel
DS Smith has received an offer of 200m for Spicers, its European office products wholesale business, from Spanish stationery supplier Unipapel.

TU Ink founder recognised by CWU
TU Ink print partner Alf Martin has become the first non-member or activist to receive a gold medal for long, loyal and meritorious service to the Communication Workers Union (CWU).

Epson announces SurePress digital press is ready for India
The race among the digital press manufacturers is hotting up. Epson announced that the SurePress L-4033A digital label press will be available in India.

FFEI appoints Kodak's Gilmore to drive software sales strategy
FFEI has recruited former Kodak unified workflow solutions sales director Nick Gilmore to spearhead the development of its own workflow strategy.
Fespa-SPAI to hold a three day roadshow in Gujarat
The Screen Printer's Association India (SPAI) in association with Fespa will organise cross-country table top exhibitions (CCTE) in Daman, Silvassa, Vapi, Surat and Vadodra. This is the second in the...