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BPIF warns of 'testing times' as printers report uplift in trade
More than 60% of print businesses experienced an uplift in trading conditions during the final three months of 2009, but the BPIF has warned that such an improvement could be seasonal and that...
Canon's acquisition of Oc 'hits further shareholder opposition'
Canon's proposed acquisition of Oc has hit another stumbling block after Hermes Focus Asset Management, a shareholder in the digital press manufacturer, branded the offer for the Dutch company as...
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Reader Reaction: What is the outlook for the printing industry in 2010?
After a recession hit 2009, we ask what printers believe will be the key issues this year
Printbylaser follows up Anicolor spend with second CTP install
Printbylaser has installed a Heidelberg Suprasetter A75 alongside its existing Suprasetter H75 in order to meet increased demand for B3 short-run work.
Hiflex appoints Mohr to handle increased web-to-print sales
Hiflex has appointed Volker Mohr to the position of web-to-print sales manager as a result of the print industry's growing interest in online storefronts.
Oc anticipates challenging year after posting 20.7m Q4 loss
Oc chairman Rokus van Iperen has anticipated the digital printer sales market "will remain challenging" in 2010 following a fourth quarter of continued revenue decline.
Western Corrugated closes doors
Packaging manufacturer Western Corrugated has closed its doors after falling into administration.
COI renews 30m supplier framework
The Central Office of Information (COI) is renewing its direct marketing supplier framework - a roster worth up to 30m per year.
Report reveals print as fourth hardest hit by insolvencies
The print industry has the fourth highest insolvency rate by trade sector, according to new research, with companies in Yorkshire and Humberside "failing at a faster rate" than in any other region.
GAE and Graphica Plus sold by administrators
The business and assets of finishing equipment distributor Graphic Arts Equipment have been sold out of administration.
Jaymar Packaging sales co-ordinator passes away
Jaymar Packaging's internal sales co-ordinator Paul Gabb unexpectedly passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday 6 January, aged 52.
Factory price inflation at highest level in over a year
Input prices to UK manufacturers rose at their fastest pace since November 2008 last month as output prices also posted an above expectation increase.
Heidelberg 'seeking partner for digital tie-up'
Heidelberg could be set to make a fully-fledged return to the digital print arena following reports that it is actively seeking a partner for its digital print operation.
RCS opts for KBA Rapida in bid to up capacity
RCS is aiming to increase the current capacity at its Nottinghamshire-based print operation by investing in a B1 KBA Rapida 106.