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Duplo's Northprint orders to top 500,000

Duplo has hailed Northprint a success with on-stand sales topping 185,000, in addition to 300,000 worth of orders.

Kall Kwik makes star turn with Apprentice work

A Kall Kwik branch was thrown into the spotlight after being enlisted to produce work for an episode of BBC programme <i>The Apprentice</i>.

Artwork Systems crowns Northprint success with customer wins

Artwork Systems has declared Northprint 2007 a success with visitors and orders up on the last exhibition.

Trinity Mirror opts for Ferag RollSert system

Trinity Mirror Printing (TMP) has ordered a Ferag RollSert inserting system for its Teeside plant in preparation of the site taking on Daily Mirror production later this year.

Heidelberg unveils colour control innovation

Heidelberg has announced a new colour control device that makes its presses production-ready without pulling a sheet.

Etrinsic clinches ISO 14001

Print management company etrinsic has gained ISO 14001 accreditation, which it hopes will help it attract top-tier clients as well as satisfy the eco-concerns of its existing client base.

Wall Street Journal rejects News Corp takeover bid

The family behind Dow Jones & Co, which owns US newspaper the <i>Wall Street Journal</i> (<i>WSJ</i>), has rejected an unsolicited takeover bid from Rupert Murdochs News Corporation.

North Wolds goes on 200k Agfa CTP spree at Northprint

North Wolds Printers invested more than 200,000 in CTP kit at Northprint.

Canon signs personalisation deal with bookmaker Coral

Canon has shored up a deal with UK bookmaker Coral to provide personalised documents to its customers based on their past betting behaviours and trends.

Komori and Goss land US kit installations

Two major installations of Komori and Goss presses are set to go live in the US.

Snap print chain eyes UK for franchise expansion

High-street print chain Snap Printing has flagged its intention to expand into the UK from its base in the Republic of Ireland, following a double-digit increase in revenue.

Pitney Bowes arm hires international president

Pitney Bowes has appointed Guido Vanherberghen as international president for its document process outsourcing arm.

Xerox talks language of colour

Xerox researchers have announced they are working on technology to allow designers to define the colour they need using language.

Libraries to cut out print with eBook loans

A library initiative in Canada to offer loans via eBook readers could be another blow for print.

New technology buys to peak as paper mills show signs of age

Ageing mills and pressures to cut costs are forcing pulp and paper makers across Europe to invest in new technology, according to a report.