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Folder buy boosts efficiency for Scarbutts

Commercial printer Scarbutts has been able to cut finishing staff costs after installing a new folder.

Ad spend falls as recession forces marketing cuts

UK media spend is falling faster than in many other countries, according to a recent study by a leading advertising agency.

Data-led marketing key to survival in recession, claims Adare data chief

Organisations have forgotten about the meaning and value of customer relationship management (CRM) and need to focus on data management to meet the demands of retaining business in the recession, an...

Lurpak door-drop campaign wins DMA award

A Lurpak butter campaign by BD Network has won the inaugural DMA Door Drop Award, winning praise for its strategic targeting and creative innovation.

Study reveals print more persuasive than online for health and beauty ads

Young adults are more likely to respond to print advertising than online advertising a new study of health and beauty advertising has revealed.

Favini announces FSC accreditation for paper grades

Favini has boosted its environmental credentials after the Italian paper manufacturer announced that several of its grades are now FSC accredited.

Onepost gains ISO 14001 accreditation

Postal consultancy company Onepost has boosted its environmental credentials after it was awarded BS EN ISO 14001:2004.

Kama adds hot-foil unit to ProCut 53 A3 flatbed die-cutter

Finishing equipment manufacturer Kama has launched a hot-foil stamping system for the ProCut 53 die-cutter system.

Point Control Print Finishing ups offering with folder investment

Binding specialist Point Control Print Finishing has increased the services it can offer with a new MBO folder from UK distributor Friedheim.

Transactional sector thriving, says CFH

CFH Total Document Management has said that its transactional mailing services are thriving, despite the recession.

Fairprint adds Heidelberg Speedmaster Anicolor press

Fairprint has responded to year-on-year growth of nearly 30% by investing in a Heidelberg Speedmaster SM 52-4+L Anicolor press.

Sterling Colours merges with Sinkro's UK arm

UK ink manufacturer Sterling Colours has merged with the UK arm of Sinkro International.

Quebecor World unveils accord to set aside Chapter 11 protection in July

Failed North American printing giant Quebecor World has reached an agreement with its creditors and said it will emerge from creditor protection by mid-July.

Monotype adds new font ranges

Monotype Imaging Holdings has added more than 100 fonts to its Monotype, Linotype and ITC typeface collections.

Folium administrator denies "sold" claims

Confusion surrounds the potential sale of failed printer Folium Group as conflicting reports are emerging over the status of the business.