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Xaar records revenue rise for past six months
Cambridge-based inkjet technology specialist Xaar has revealed trading for the first half of the year was "in line" with board expectations, with revenue up on the previous six months.
COI spend grows, but body claims 50% savings from smart buying
The Central Office of Information (COI) has published its annual figures for media buying, showing that government departments and public bodies spent 540m on marketing and communications, up 43% year...
Manchester printer launches online resource for print newbies
Manchester-based printer Frederik Law has launched an online 'Print School' aimed at helping customers get the most out of the medium.
Fujifilm Dimatix launches hot-swappable printhead
Fujifilm Dimatix has added the Polaris PQ-512/15 printhead to its Spectra range.
Xerox launches workflow software for photo print providers
Xerox has launched a new range of software, developed with Imaxel, designed for commercial and digital printers moving into the photo product arena.
Conservatives propose to scrap FSA to aid economic recovery
The Conservative Party has announced plans to abolish the Financial Services Authority (FSA) and the failed tripartite system it operated with the Bank of England (BoE) and the Treasury, should it...
EFI secures new victory in patent lawsuit over its Vutek technology
EFI has sealed another victory in its battle against a patent lawsuit filed by Leggett & Platt.
JP Imaging creates 'miracle' coating-free plate
A company set up by two former Agfa and Kodak R&D directors has applied for patent protection for what it is calling "the most important technology breakthrough since the introduction of thermal CTP".
Adare Label Converters rebrands to become Adare Advantage
Adare has rebranded its label subsidiary company Adare Label Converters as Adare Advantage in a bid to reflect its "one-stop-shop" offering to the packaging industry.
UPM set to take control of Botnia's Fray Bentos eucalyptus pulp mill
UPM has signed a letter of intent to gain sole ownership of Botnia's Fray Bentos mill and forest plantations in Uruguay.
Recovered paper exports out of Europe leap 21.2%
Levels of export of recovered paper outside of Europe have risen more than a fifth in 2008, according to CEPI.
Manroland GB sponsors Lewis Hamilton's "Apprentice" Alfie Brown
Manroland GB has done its bit to promote the future of young UK racing talent after putting the company's name to Alfie Brown, an eight-year-old racing prodigy.
Planet Media buy to double consumables turnover for printMAX
Reseller printMAX has said the completion of its acquisition of Planet Media's consumables division should help double the turnover of its own consumables arm.
Wellprint bought by management team despite earlier claims
Failed specialist printer Wellprint has been sold to a management team, less than a week after one of its directors said there were no plans to do so.
Arthur W Clowes administrator says sale expected
The administrator for packaging printer Arthur W Clowes has said it is hopeful a sale of the business will go through.