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Water-based thermal laminator is first of new range for Autobond
Coating equipment manufacturer Autobond has released a new combination water-based thermal laminator, the first in a series of launches.

Folio clears bottleneck with Tauler investment
Finishing specialist Folio has cleared a bottleneck in its laminating department by investing in a second Tauler line from Friedheim.

Trinity's Bailey to speak at PCC Annual Luncheon
Trinity Mirror chief executive Sly Bailey will be the guest speaker at the 182nd Printers' Charitable Corporation (PCC) Annual Luncheon later this year.

Landlord turns print broker
A former publican has started a print brokering company on a staff of two and is looking to reach a turnover in excess of its 140,000 target in its first year.

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Brands at risk from failure to screen deceased names from DM lists
Nearly nine in 10 consumers (87%) would stop trading with a company from whom they received a direct mail piece addressed to a deceased family member, according to new research.

Speculation mounts over future of Trinity's West Midlands titles
Speculation is growing over the future of a number of Trinity Mirror's West Midlands titles but Unite has said that it believed printing jobs at the Fort Dunlop facility in Birmingham will not be...

Giant David Beckham banner unveiled at Selfridges
Two nights of secret work on a giant banner hanging from the facade of Selfridge's in London has culminated in the grand unveiling of Armani's latest underwear collection.

Studio Print now 'one-stop-shop' after taking on failed neighbour's kit
Commercial printer Studio Print said it has become a 'one-stop shop' after taking over the site and kit of a fallen neighbouring company.

Canadian creditors approve Quebecor World restructuring plan
Insolvent Canadian printing giant Quebecor World is set to emerge from creditor protection after its Canadian and US creditors voted in favour of its restructuring plan.

France's Kala looks to Colourgen for UK distribution
French laminator manufacturer Kala has apppointed Colourgen as the UK distributor for its range of products.
Mimaki Europe opens Paris office and showroom
Mimaki Europe has opened a 780sqm office and showroom in Paris which will also provide demonstration and training facilities for the firm's complete line of wide-format printers for the sign,...

Pensord boosts sales team with ex-MPGi recruit
Pensord has recruited ex-MPGi "high-flyer" Rachael Flanagan to boost its sales team.

DM campaign lands Premier Print Group 31 magazine wins
Magazine print and direct mail company Premier Print Group has won 31 new magazine titles in the first four months of the year following a successful direct mail campaign.
Gandi extends bankruptcy protection to August
Grand-format manufacturer Gandi Innovations and its Gandinnovations businesses has successfully applied for an extension to the term of its bankruptcy protection, which will now end on 18 August 2009.