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Yorkshire transport firm planning print framework

South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive is looking to create a print framework to produce its printed tickets.

Waddington & Ledger cuts 37 jobs

Unite has begun consultation with Waddington & Ledger following the printers announcement of 37 job cuts to its staff of 145.

Duplo hires Windus as UK business grows

Finishing manufacturer Duplo International has appointed Richard Windus as its new regional business manager.

MarquipWardUnited enlists Lorenz as North and South American president

Corrugating sheeting and finishing equipment manufacturer MarquipWardUnited has appointed Randy Lorenz as president for North and South America.

B&K reveals EHG half-sheet press

Finishing manufacturer Brandtjen and Kluge (B&K) has unveiled its latest machinery series aimed at companies with special issues.

Manroland stays in the black despite sales drop

Print manufacturer Manroland has suffered a sharp drop in income in the first half of 2008, but tighter cost control kept it in the black, according to reports filed by parent company Allianz.

Autobond continues US sales success

UK laminator manufacturer Autobond has continued its run of providing machinery to the east coast of America.

Dialogue Solutions takes eco route with UV Digicoater

Commercial digital print specialist Dialogue Solutions has turned its head to UV in a bid to become more environmentally friendly.

Jobs axed and more at risk as mailing houses Colin Clapp and LDH Mailing go under

Employees at sister mailing houses Colin Clapp and LDH Mailing are clinging on to their jobs today after administrators were appointed yesterday (12 August).

FSB backs proposed public sector target for small businesses

Small printers could win at least 30% of all public sector contracts if support for a review gets the go ahead.

ID security fears after researcher highlights passport flaws

The manner in which ID cards and passports are produced has been put into jeopardy after security flaws were identified by a Dutch researcher.

Capital kit mostly sold as LDA reveals more details of compensation bid

The majority of equipment from collapsed large-format printer Capital has been sold, although PrintWeek has learned that of the four print-based companies moved due to the Olympics, Capital received...

Nordic Recycling site suffers major blaze

A blaze involving 10 fire engines has broken out at Nordic Recycling, a waste management company that specialises in recycling waste paper collection.

Kodak's Nexpress takes lead role at Olympics

Kodak's Nexpress S2500 Digital Production Press is taking a lead role in the print work for this year's Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

New PEFC development head looks to push brand

PEFC's new development head has committed to raising the profile of the forestry certification scheme.