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DM companies set to benefit from launch of mail tracking service
Royal Mail has launched Red Tag, a new barcode mailing system that could benefit direct mail businesses completing high-volume mailing jobs.
UPDATE: Sale of five Celloglas sites confirmed
PrintWeek can confirm that the sale of five sites previously run by finishing specialist Celloglas to new company Newcelloco has been completed.
Finisher eyes perfect binding market with Horizon buy
Finishing house MSA Print Finishers is installing a Horizon BQ270 perfect binder from GAE, following a major increase in turnover during 2008.
Raster Printers unveils I-Cut range for 24/7 production
Finishing equipment distributor Raster Printers UK has unveiled a new range of digital cutting tables.
Yorkshire binder boosts capacity with 150,000 spend
Yorkshire Trade Binders (YTB) has stepped up its capacity with an 150,000 investment in a 12-station, 18-clamp Wohlenberg Golf perfect binder.
Repropoint responds to demands with ISO 14001 certification
Repropoint has gained certification for the British Environmental Standard ISO 14001, a move which the digital printer said has saved it money and brought in work.
IDM reveals line-up for data management conference
The Institute of Direct Marketing (IDM) has announced the line-up for its annual Data Summit, which tackles the challenges of data management.
UPDATE: CCR Data confirms asset acquisition
CCR Data has confirmed that it has acquired some of the printing and finishing equipment that was housed at Borcombe SP and said it has taken on some staff but has distanced itself from the former...
Fry takes over the helm at Johnston Press
The New Year has seen a change at the top for Johnston Press, with John Fry taking over as chief executive of the regional publisher this week.
Bristol printer builds on expansion with perfector investment
Kingsdown (Colour Visual Ltd) has continued its expansion plans with an investment in a new Heidelberg 10-colour XL75 Perfector.
NSL becomes latest victim of retail downturn
Norscreen, the Newcastle-based large-format company trading as NSL Integrated Print Solutions, has fallen into administration with the immediate loss of 22 jobs after losing work from Woolworths and...
Proskills hails Northend over students visit
Proskills has praised the efforts of Sheffield-based printer Northend after it showed local school pupils around its factory in conjunction with the newly launched 14-19 diploma.
Celloglas staff left in limbo as redundancies announced
Employees at finishing company Celloglas are still in limbo as redundancies are made across the group and an anticipated sale of part of the business is yet to be finalised.
Design group teams with printer for BBC charity calendar
The Art of Design has enlisted Shoreham-based Gemini Press to produce this year's BBC Countryfile Calendar, which it is hoped will raise 300,000 for Children in Need.