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Alcan develops compostable laminated packaging
Alcan Packaging has launched what is said to be Europe's first fully compostable, printed laminated packaging.
Xerox showcases new designs at PARC research event
Xerox and its global partners have revealed a raft of new projects during the Palo Alto Research Center's (PARC) 2008 Inside Innovation event.
CCG secures ISOs as part of environmental push
Digital print firm Concept Communications Group (CCG) has secured ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 accreditation in response to customer demand.
Park Communications up for green award second year running
Financial print specialist Park Communications has been nominated again for the environmental award it won last year.
Pensord recognised for green efforts
Sheetfed magazine printer Pensord has boosted its environmental credentials with three new accreditations.
Government need for DM rules out opt-in plans
Government use of direct mail during election campaigns mean plans to mandate an "opt in" system for consumers will never happen, according to a leading figure in the advertising industry.
Howard Hunt splashes out 300k on Buhrs inserters
Direct mail player Howard Hunt Group has spent more than 300,000 on two new inserters from Buhrs.
Techni-Print introduces DVD printing service
Hot foil stamping supplier Techni-Print Decorating Systems has launched a DVD label-printing service.
Government trials public sector contracts scheme for SMEs
A scheme to provide small and medium-sized businesses with access to public sector contracts has been launched by the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR).
Real Digital on track to hit 11m turnover target
Real Digital International managing director David Laybourne has said the company is on track to achieve its goal of an 11m turnover, following two contract wins.
Mutoh scoops best wide-format printer award
Mutoh has triumphed at the latest European Digital Press Association Awards winning 'Best wide-format printer of the year 2008' in the category of printing engines up to 2.5m wide.
Hillside Group boosts portfolio with wide-format digital press
Hillside Group, the Rochdale-based print and design company, has added a wide-format digital press and laminator to its offering, to enable it to create integrated marketing campaigns.
B&T Parliamentary debate plea thrown out by Commons
A request for a Parliamentary debate on Butler and Tanner's (B&T) closure has been thrown out after the Speaker of the House deemed it not "appropriate for discussion".
Quebecor World buoyant despite posting losses of 1.1bn
Quebecor World has posted a massive $2.2bn (1.1bn) loss for 2007, following one of the biggest write-downs of goodwill in print history.
Rich List placings for print and packaging industry members
The print and packaging industry has been well represented in this year's <i>Sunday Times Rich List</i> with some 23 entries, one as high as seventh place.