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Pureprint doubles digital capacity with pair of Indigo 5500s
Pureprint Group has more than doubled its capacity for digital print after investing in two HP Indigo 5500s.
Polestar signs contract worth 100m
Polestar has renewed its agreement with IPC Media after the signing of a five-year deal worth more than 100m following the recent tender process conducted by the publisher.
Calver Press goes into voluntary liquidation
A 150 year old commercial printer went into voluntary liquidation last week as the economic slowdown continued to take its toll on the print industry.
Continua appoints new managing director
Equipment maintenance provider Continua has appointed Brian Cuddy as its managing director.
Johnston Press announces 109m writedown as ad revenues fall
Johnston Press has posted falling revenues and a writedown of over 100m in its interim results released this morning reflecting the worsening conditions in the advertising market.
Print still the method of choice for business communications
Print is still the preferred method of communication for businesses despite the rising popularity of email and social networking, a survey has found.
PPS buys out direct mail printer Charisma Colourprint
Charisma Colourprint has been acquired by Progressive Print Solutions (PPS) after becoming a casualty of this summer's economic slowdown.
Communisis defies economic trend with 92% rise in profits
Communisis has posted a 92% increase in profits in its interim results released this morning, bucking the current trend of poor results across the industry.
'Lack of knowledge' hindering printers' eco efforts
A lack of environmental knowledge has stopped 58% of printers becoming greener, according to research conducted by TDG Print Management.
Envelope printer welcomes FSC/PEFC awards prior to proposed site move
Envelope printer and manufacturer The Envelope Works has become FSC and PEFC accredited and has announced plans to install three new presses and a move to a bigger site.
Transcontinental seals major deal with Canadian newspaper
North American print giant Transcontinental has landed a major contract with a Canadian national newspaper <i>The Globe and Mail</i> worth around $1.7bn (900m).
Edward Thompson warns of probable job cuts
Edward Thompson has announced that it could cut more than 20 jobs after demand for paper bingo and newspaper games dipped.
Printing.com survey reveals print prices rise with inflation
Inflationary pressure has pushed up prices in the quick-print sector for the first time in 10 years, according to independent research conducted by Storecheckers and commissioned by Printing.com.
HHBV says bid for RDSB delayed due to funding
Private equity house HHBV's bid for RSDB has been delayed with the Dutch investment house announcing that the "finalisation of the funding of the offer [is taking] longer than initially expected".
Josero opens new premises to boost its inkjet profile
Inkjet consumables company Josero has made a bid to strengthen its position in the UK market after opening a new site in Cambridge.