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Deal for Burlington Press 'closer'
The administrator for failed Cambridge printer Burlington has said it is closer to finalising a sale of the business, but no date has been set for completion.
Date set for 182nd PCC meeting
The Printers' Charitable Corporation (PCC) is to hold its 182nd Annual General Meeting on 28 April 2009.
Quebecor World posts 462m loss and extends creditor protection
US print giant Quebecor World has posted a $645m (462m) loss for the fourth quarter of 2008.
Monotype subsidiary adds new fonts for OUP China
China Type Design, the Hong Kong-based subsidiary of Monotype Imaging Holdings, has licensed two Chinese fonts customised for the Oxford University Press (OUP) China.
Duplo adds remote access servicing to DC645 models
Finishing equipment manufacturer Duplo has launched a remote servicing system, that it said would cut downtime on its machines and improve user reliability.
Radio Times renews historic Polestar contract
BBC Magazines has renewed its contract with Polestar for the production of Radio Times for a further four years, until 2013, following a review of the publisher's production options.
Prestige set to double capacity with SM 52-5 investment
Prestige Print has invested in its second five-colour press, a Heidelberg Speedmaster SM 52-5, after experiencing steady growth in its commercial print business.
Garnett Dickinson in 1m Agfa pre-press spend
Garnett Dickinson has signed a 1m deal with Agfa that includes two new Avalon 24 VLF platesetters, an upgrade to the atest version of Agfa's Apogee workflow and a six-year contract for Agfa's Energy...
Unite reveals 'progress' made at CUP job talks
Progress is being made over proposed job cuts at Cambridge Universtity Press' (CUP) print arm, Unite national officer Ann Field has said, but added that there is still much to be done.
Guernsey printer bolsters digital set-up with Xeikon 5000
Island Scan is aiming to become more competitive in the direct marketing arena after boosting its digital power with a Xeikon 5000.
BAS Printers' buyer hails success of acquisition
The company that bought BAS Printers at the end of last year has praised its integration and said its order book for the next quarter is already full.
Friedheim adds Pfankuch Maschinen to supplier list
Finishing equipment distributor Friedheim International has signed a UK and Ireland contract with manufacturer Pfankuch Maschinen.
Sumfield and Day in administration
Digital and litho printer Sumfield and Day has closed its doors after administrator Vantis Business Recovery Services (BRS) was appointed on 23 March.
Coatings Direct eyes further SPS investment
Finishing specialist Coatings Direct has said it is hoping to add to its raft of SPS kit with a second XP1 UV screen press to complement the one it installed last year.
BPIF survey reveals company capacities are 'lowest for 18 years'
More printers are operating below capacity than at any time in the past 18 years and are cutting prices to attract new business, the latest BPIF Printing Outlook survey has found.