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RR Donnelley moves into the black with second quarter results

RR Donnelley's restructuring plans and acquisitive strategy look to have paid dividends as second quarter results show net earnings of $145.1m compared with a loss of $69.4m a year ago.

TPE to be launch pad for MGi's digital press

MGi will give a UK launch to its new Meteor Pro DP60 Pro multi-substrate digital press at Total Print! Expo later this year.

Autobond banks on UV as key growth area

Laminator manufacturer Autobond has said that it expects to move into the UV coating market in a big way, thanks to the current green climate.

RK Harrison offers new print industry insurance through BPIF

The BPIF has teamed up with insurance broker R K Harrison to launch an insurance service said to offer a unique alternative to standard insurance products.

Kodak to launch Stream up to six months early

Kodak's chairman and chief executive Antonio M. Perez has said he will pull forward the commercial launch of the Stream continuous inkjet press as much as half a year as he unveiled the company's...

Cartoncare first in UK to install new Gallus packaging press

Cartoncare has bolstered its printing capabilities and is eyeing new customers after becoming the first UK company to invest in a Gallus KM 510 S packaging printer.

Defunct Centrabell forced to pay out 120,000 to ex staff

Unite members who worked for Centrabell, the defunct Swindon-based company formerly known as Tekprint, have won an employment tribunal claim totalling 120,000 against the company.

Council kit buy to open doors to commercial work

North Somerset District Council's print department has invested in a new folding machine from Total Print Finishing Services.

350,000 kit investment for new finishing startup

A new finishing company has been created in Coventry, following the closure of a trade finisher earlier this year.

Beith falls to receivers as order book runs dry

Beith Printing has been placed into receivership, with the immediate loss of 45 jobs, following a downturn in customer orders.

ESP buys Znd's biggest cutter in UK first

Wide format printer ESP Technologies Group has installed the largest flat-bed cutter from finishing manufacturer Znd to reach the UK.

Government launches scheme to weed out "rogue employers"

A multi-million pound drive to crack down on "rogue employers" that take advantage of lenient employment laws has been announced by the government, following the final report from the Vulnerable...

Duraweld launches space saving self assembly ring binders

Presentation packaging and printed stationery manufacturer Duraweld has launched a new range of flat-pack ring binders.

Archant posts steady results despite troubled sector

Archant, the Norwich-based printer and publisher, has said it is weathering the financial storm with like-for-like revenue figures for the first half of 2008 down just 3.3% on the same period last...

Summersault wins Homeform deal

Summersault Communications has been appointed by Homeform, the fitted kitchen manufacturer, to print and publish its employee magazine following a competitive tender.