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CDS opens Belfast facility after university win

Print manager Corporate Document Services (CDS) has opened a new facility at Queen's University Belfast after winning a contract with the educational establishment.

Budget promises net gain for print

Chancellor George Osborne's emergency Budget appears to have been of net benefit to the print industry, although finance brokers have warned of pain to come.

BPIF questions SIP 16 framework

The BPIF has said that the current framework governing pre-pack administrations is not good enough, following the passing of the deadline for public submissions to the Statement of Insolvency Practice...

Grafik magazine closes

High-end graphics magazine Grafik has closed, reporting that the owner of its publisher, Adventures in Publishing, has liquidated the company.

Re-board and a Golding Jobber?

Jo Francis tracks down the solutions to your technical troubles

Jazz FM returns to chameleon in outdoor campaign

Jazz FM is to roll out the first national ad campaign in two years, bringing back its multi-coloured chameleon on 2,000 six-sheet posters.

Print industry mourns the death of Udaipur printer in an accident

Manish Indrawat, a partner in Payorite Print Media, a fast growing print firm in Udaipur is no more. He died in a fatal accident on 10 May 2010.

Burgopak produces collectable packaging for World Cup memorabilia

Design company Burgopak has been called up for World Cup duty to help supply packaging for items such as match tickets, venue information and memorabilia.

BemroseBooth closes two Derby sites with 160 job losses

BemroseBooth has closed its two Derby sites and made 160 staff redundant ahead of its likely administration.

SVTWO Digital improves turnaround times with Indigo 7000 buy

SVTWO Digital has bought an HP Indigo 7000 digital press to roll out personalised direct mail and transpromotional work.

Archant acquires KOS Media Publishing

Newspaper publisher Archant has strengthened its position in the South East, acquiring Kent-based KOS Media Publishing.

Indian group Uflex chalks $250m plan to become global player

Indian flexible packaging group Uflex has revealed ambitious $250m investment plans that will expand its presence around the world and allow it to hit $1bn turnover by 2013.

London packaging firm produces first PEFC album sleeve

Clear Sound & Vision (CSV) has produced the first PEFC-endorsed album sleeve.

UK newspaper industry 'one of worst hit in the world'

The UK newspaper sector has been one of the worst hit newspaper industries in the world, according to a report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 75-5+L

ESP Colour managing director Anthony Thirlby tells Philip Chadwick that this press has broadened the firm's offering and boosted capacity and sales