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Communisis warns of 'softened' demand for direct mail
Communisis has warned that visibility of demand in the direct mail sector is poor as it reports a mixed performance across its sector.
Gandi Innovations files for bankruptcy protection
Canadian grand-format inkjet manufacturer Gandi Innovations has entered its Gandi Innovations businesses (known as Gandinnovations) into Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) bankruptcy...
Borders chooses Tribeka and Oki to produce 'on-demand DVDs'
Book retailer Borders has teamed up with Tribeka and Oki to pioneer a new way of selling CDs mirroring the trend towards on-demand book printing.
DM sector concerned about Cameron's calls for MPs' expenses crackdown
Conservative Party leader David Cameron's call for the scrapping of the 10,000 MPs communications allowance is causing concern among direct marketers and printers.
Mental health charity uses DM for fundraising push
Mental health charity Mind has launched a direct mail fundraising blitz in conjunction with 'Mind Week' to highlight the issue of men and mental health.
LV= renews Etrinsic contract a fourth time
Print management and marketing outsource company Etrinsic has signed the fourth renewal of its contract with insurance, investment and pensions group LV=, part of the Liverpool Victoria group of...
Punch Graphix predicts second-half growth despite 8% fall in sales
Punch Graphix UK managing director Chris Matthews has said he is forecasting a steady level of investment in the manufacturer's Xeikon digital press portfolio in the second half of 2009, despite an...
Real Digital opens northern office and posts record turnover
Digital print and data business Real Digital International has opened its first regional sales office and recorded a record monthly turnover.
Durst launches Rho trio at Fespa Digital
Durst managing director Richard Piock took a swipe at rivals as the firm revealed three new machines at Fespa Digital 2009.
Agfa launches M-Press Tiger and Anapurna machines at Fespa Digital
Agfa launched an upgrade to its M-Press, the Tiger at Fespa Digital, claiming a threefold productivity gain.
KCS Print business director in charity cycle ride appeal
Gordon Leer, business development director at KCS Trade Print, is set to do his bit for charity this summer when he cycles around 1,000 miles from John O'Groats to Land's End.
Failed printer Folium Group 'closed'
Financial printer Folium Group is understood to have closed following failed attempts to find a buyer.
EFI claims biggest install base for UV printers
EFI claimed to have the biggest installed base of UV printers in the world with more than 1,200 units as it revealed three new machines in its Vutek and Rastek ranges at Fespa Digital 2009.
Celloglas to close two more sites
Coating specialist Celloglas is to close two more sites, one production facility in Leeds and its administrative office in Reading, as part of a site review following its pre-pack administration...
Digital Plus installs UK's first Oc Arizona 350 XT
Digital Plus has taken delivery of the UK's first Oc Arizona 350 XT flatbed printer in a push to open up new revenue streams and increase its maximum sheet size offering.