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Lamination and administration

In Clinic this month: Karen Charlesworth on lamination; Anne Copley on the new Companies Act; and Ross McFarlane on invoice finance

NatMags rolls out Vertus Fluid Mask across consumer portfolio

The National Magazine Company has purchased a site licence for digital imaging software Fluid Mask 3 to use across its range of consumer magazines.

Cardiff inspection kit maker Surfscan starts American market push

Surfscan Technologies, the Cardiff-based inspection specialist, has appointed Canada-based finishing service firm Mainplate Controls to oversee its push into North American markets.

No extra rights for casual print staff as EU directive on temps fails

A European Union proposal to expand the rights of temporary workers has been defeated, in a move that affects thousands of print workers employed in casual positions.

Fairway Press picks Heidelberg Suprasetter

Fairway Press is targeting shorter makereadies and a higher-quality dot after investing in a Suprasetter A74 from Heidelberg.

Autobond makes service 'world first' with remote diagnostics

Autobond has claimed the new webcam and phone facilities incorporated into its laminator range represent a world first for after-sales support in the graphic arts industry.

BPIF-Printing World Excellence Awards 07

This time last year, <i>Printing World</i> was taking its first steps in its new format as a serious business monthly. Joining forces with the BPIF on the Excellence Awards was a perfect opportunity...

Wace closure confirmed in letters to staff

Staff at TPF Group subsidiary Wace have been given notice that the site will close on 26 October 2007, <i>PrintWeek</i> has learnt.

Wyndeham wins Accountants contract

Essex-based Wyndeham Colourlink has produced the graphics for an Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) event that took place in Hong Kong and featured Al Gore as keynote speaker.

Cloc scoops university deal

Cloc, the London-based digital printer, has scooped a 1.3m reprographic contract with Southampton Solent University.

Clarity Gazebo links up with Stockport NHS

Clarity Gazebo has been chosen by Stockport NHS Trust to print its medical records in a new contract worth an undisclosed amount.

Beacon prints Dylan book

Beacon Press, part of Pureprint Group, has printed a book of pictures illustrating Bob Dylans lyrics for A Hard Rains A-Gonna Fall.

Printers chosen for Leicester council framework

Leicester City Council has chosen 10 printers for a framework worth up to 2m.

Client Audit: HEART'N SOUL

Heart n Soul (HNS), established in 1986, is an arts organisation and charity, focused on changing the lives of people with learning difficulties. Clare Thomas is communications manager for the...

PaperCo unveils secure procurement service

PaperCo has launched a new procurement service, Paper-Plus, designed to help printers deal directly with their primary suppliers without financial headaches.