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Zechini launches hard-cover books machine
Finishing equipment manufacturer Zechini has launched its latest machine for the production of hard-cover books.
Maiden ECC on bio-based coatings to be held in May
The first European Coatings Conference (ECC) dedicated to bio-based coatings has been scheduled for 27-29 May in Berlin, Germany.
Wodehouse says kit spend justified despite recession
Marketing and mailing company Wodehouse Direct has completed a 1m investment programme.
Kelvin Graphics in liquidation but buyers poised for sale
Failed printer Kelvin Graphics, which operates as Kelvin Print Group, has officially been placed into liquidation, but a sale of the business is expected to complete imminently.
BoE cuts rates to 0.5% and begins 'printing money'
UK interest rates have been cut from 1% to 0.5%, their lowest level ever as the Bank of England (BoE) takes drastic measures to stimulate the economy.
Proskills gets go-ahead for employer-led skills academy
Proskills has been given the green light to establish an employer-led National Skills Academy (NSA) after months of negotiations.
Oc reveals new wide-format printer
Oc has unveiled a new eight-colour wide-format printer, the CS2344, designed for Computer Aided Design (CAD) and display graphic applications.
Flint Group realigns and closes two sites with 100 jobs to go
Consumables giant Flint Group has realigned its businesses to offer customers access to its products through a single sales contact as it announced that 100 jobs are to be cut following the closure of...
Face Creative earns FSC and PEFC awards
Digital printer Face Creative Services has responded to customer demand and gained FSC and PEFC accreditation.
Dsicmm gets 25m funding package
Dsicmm has defied the credit crunch to secure a 25m funding package as it consolidates its operations following its site move last year.
Johnson aims to boost beneficiaries as he takes on PCC presidency
BPIF chief executive Michael Johnson has become president of the Printers' Charitable Corporation (PCC) for 2009 and put increasing the number of beneficiaries at the top of his agenda.
UPM cuts emissions and pledges further reductions in eco impact
UPM has shrunk its annual fossil carbon dioxide emissions per tonne of paper by 12% and said it will continue to reduce its environmental impact during 2009.
MNA achieves UK first by publishing with QuarkXPress 8
The Midland News Association (MNA) has claimed a UK first after becoming the first newspaper group to begin publishing with QuarkXPress 8.
LCC and Inca hail success of knowledge transfer scheme
The London College of Communication (LCC) and Inca Digital Printing have been praised for their outstanding achievement after collaborating on a two-year Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP).
Minotaur Group wins work following environmental accreditations
Minotaur Group, which trades as Prometheus Press and Tradecolour.com, has responded to customer demand and become ISO 9001, FSC and PEFC accredited.