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Arjowiggins takes 'step forward' with green paper grades

Arjowiggins has launched Satimat Green and announced that its Maine gloss Chromomat & Satimat (MCS) products have become FSC certified.

McNaughton Group cuts 55 tonnes of waste paper with recycling scheme

The James McNaughton Group's internal office waste paper recycling scheme has saved 55 tonnes of office waste paper from entering UK landfill sites.

WRAP keeps customers aware with updated website

Waste and resources action programme (WRAP) has launched a new section on its Recycle Now website.

B&T set to re-open within 10 days after Dennis lifeline secures buyout

Butler and Tanner (B&T) could re-open within 10 days after maverick magazine publisher Felix Dennis stepped in to support Kevin Sarney's 500,000 eleventh-hour bid to save the company.

Lords Committee warns of risks of print industry consolidation

A powerful House of Lords Committee has called for much tighter controls on mergers in the newspaper industry to ensure pluralism of the news, but its verdict has met with mixed reactions from the...

Neon Graphics brings litho in-house with Presstek 34DI

Design and print agency Neon Graphics has brought its litho production in-house with an investment in a digital offset Presstek 34DI.

British companies triumph in HP Indigo competition

Cambrian Printers and C&R Printing Services have flown the flag for the UK in HP's first international HP Indigo Progressive Printing Competition.

CFH secures three-year City and Guilds contract

CFH Total Document Management has been awarded a three-year contract to produce secure documents for City and Guilds.

London Development Agency investigates Capital administration

The London Development Agency (LDA) has said that it is investigating the current activity at failed East London printer Capital.

Encore Machinery unveils PitStop FM Speed

Finishing manufacturer Encore Machinery has launched the PitStop FM Speed, which it claims will maintain its place as the provider of the UK's fastest creasing machine.

News International launches <i>The Sunday Times</i> redesign

This weekend will see the first major changes to News International's publications since the company introduced full-colour presses.

Royal Mail must get leaner without leniency, warns Postcomm

Royal Mail should reduce costs and look to more competitive prices for their customers, UK postal industry regulator Postcomm has said.

Industry successes recognised at Excellence Awards

The Excellence Awards 08 proved to be a memorable night for some of the industry's well-known individuals and companies, as well as some fast rising industry stars.

St Ives' Clays arm hit with 44,000 bill for health and safety breaches

The book printing arm of St Ives, Clays of Bungay, has been found guilty of health and safety breaches and hit with a hefty fine of 32,000.

Vinfoil adapts Infigo SF105 for existing presses

Finishing consumables manufacturer Vinfoil has said it can now adapt its Infigo SF105 cold foil product for existing presses.