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Johnston Press increases profit for first time since 2006

Newspaper publisher Johnston Press increased its operating profit before recurring items for the first time since 2006 during the first six months of 2010.

Reader Reaction: How is business looking for you for the rest of the year?

As we approach the end of the summer, we ask how printers view their prospects

Print Quest buys Star Proof to showcase Kodak platesetter

Flexographic plate-making specialist Print Quest has invested in a Star Proof and Epson proofing system to showcase the quality of its Kodak NX platesetter.

HighWater CTP appoints MD Sizer

HighWater CTP is aiming to expand its distribution network following the appointment of Derek Sizer as managing director.

Indian paper manufacturing companies zoom ahead

During the month of July, prices for creamwove writing paper at Rs 41,000 a tonne and maplitho printing paper at Rs 52,205 a tonne, had notched up about 5 to 9% on a yearly basis.

Image2output targets digital growth following Newton appointment

Digital printer and pre-press software supplier Image2output is hoping to grow its business in the north of England after appointing Tony Newton to the business.

CPC restarts Bristol site to fulfil clients' orders

Production has resumed at CPC Packaging UK's Bristol site after the 23.7m company's collapse last week.

Large-format list & mood Indigo

Jo Francis tracks down the solutions to your technical troubles

Digital Plus takes on npower digital print work

Leeds-based Digital Plus has been tasked with helping football league sponsor npower rebrand its signs and graphics, including printing white lines for a mini Astroturf pitch at a call centre in...

Gatwick Airport's print ad first for new Clear Channel tower site

Clear Channel has unveiled its 22m-high A3 Halo Tower, the fifth such tower of the outdoor giant's Pinnacle Collection.

Haymarket sells Packaging News

PrintWeek sister title Packaging News has been sold to Metropolis International Group.

EFI launches UV LED digital label printer for flexible packaging

EFI has created what it claims is the first full UV-curing digital label printer that can print on flexible packaging substrates.

Business boom drives CRP to invest in new KBA Rapida

CRP Print & Packaging has bought a multimillion-pound KBA press to help it keep pace with rapid expansion.

Noel-Baker School and Language College cuts outsourcing costs with Ricoh Pro C720s

Noel-Baker School and Language College has reduced its outsourcing costs and opened up new sales channels after investing in a Ricoh Pro C720s production digital press.

Color By purchases quartet of HP presses

Italian printer Color By has bought four HP machines, including two Designjet L65500 models, in order to boost its digital capabilities.