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Allsignsgroup named in The Sunday TImes' best green companies list
A London-based signage manufacturer, Allsignsgroup, made it into The Sunday Times' Green List - the UK national newspaper's ranking of the 60 'Best Green Companies in Britain'.

Fujifilm opens European inkjet technical training centre
Fujifilm has opened a European inkjet technical training centre in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium.

DP Lenticular cites sales up a quarter with 3D imaging in vogue
DP Lenticular reported a strong increase in sales last year, and expects the increased use of 3D in film and television to provide a boost to the use of lenticular materials for 3D printing.
Gerber Scientific launches multilingual site to expand reach
US-based signage and speciality graphic systems supplier Gerber Scientific has launched a global website to expand its global reach.
Hine Labels showcases digital and flexo pairing in open house
Rotherham-based Hine Labels and Punch Graphix, which manufactures Xeikon presses, has fted the success of its recent open house, which showcased the compatibility of digital and flexo label printing.

St Ives share price slumps after profit warning
St Ives has warned that its full year results will "fall substantially below market expectations" in a statement issued this morning, causing its share price to tumble 25%.

Forestry industry warns of damaging short-term economic policies
Business chiefs from forestry companies around the world have warned that inward-looking government policies aimed at tackling the economic crisis may do more harm than good.
Fujifilm replaces 'misleading' chemistry-free tag with 'low-chemistry' for plate ranges
Fujifilm has challenged the environmental credentials of so-called "chemistry-free" plates ahead of the commercial availability of its Brillia HD Pro-V and Brillia Pro-VN plates.

Pinewood Media Group ceases trading after administration
Print and packaging company Pinewood Media Group (PMG) has ceased to trade after the company went into administration following a drop in turnover.

German direct mail firm first to beta test Kodak Stream printheads
German direct marketing group Meiller Direct has become the first European customer to beta test Kodak's Stream printhead.

Printing.com bullish after increasing turnover by 7.3%
Printing.com has recorded an increase in annual turnover, coupled with a drop in pre-tax profit, in its preliminary results for the year ended 31 March 2009.

Best Cover closes former Celloglas Manchester site
Lamination specialist Best Cover UV has closed its former Celloglas Manchester facility, just three months after buying it out of administration.

Mandelson 'not for turning' over Royal Mail part-privatisation plans
Business secretary Lord Mandelson has reiterated his stance to part-privatise the Royal Mail as private equity firm CVC Capital Partners has emerged as the likeliest suitor for the postal operator.

Etrinsic continues growth with 2m print management contracts
Print management company Etrinsic has continued to take on new contracts after securing deals with Laser UK and Baxi Group worth a total of nearly 2m a year.
Yorkshire printer seeks buyer for family firm
A printer in Yorkshire has announced plans to sell his company, which has been in the same family for three generations it has been reported.