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1-to-1 training for executives
A training firm has launched one-to-one accelerated training for senior executives new to print and packaging.
PKF: Cradley Print sale unlikely
Cradley Prints administrators have virtually ruled out a sale of the firm as a going concern.
Hachette to wind up its struggling B magazine
Polestar Chantry has lost one of its seven Hachette Filipacchi titles as the publisher announced the closure of its struggling <i>B</i> magazine last week.
Time for Tee
As summers round the corner, its time to think about the 2006 Printing World Golf Masters, and wresting the cup from the 2005 winner, Quebecor Worlds James Lamond.
PPA rallies against plan to rehash database law
The Periodical Publishers Association (PPA) has launched a campaign against a proposal by the European Commission (EC) to review the Database Directive, potentially overruling database intellectual...
Ling plumps for Oc digital web
Henry Ling is to become the first UK printer to install Ocs VarioStream 9230. The academic journal and book printer will start production on the VarioStream in July.
Heanor fits MANs InlineInspector
Heanor Gate Printing is to be the UKs first firm to install MAN Rolands new press mounted inspection system.
Heidelberg kit for Print Matrix
Print Matrix is re-tooling its B3 press line-up by ordering two Heidelberg machines costing around 240,000.
Garnetts 300k post-press buy
Garnett Dickinson has spent 300,000 on Gmmerler finishing kit to further automate and speed up its workflow.
MailBigFile for repro houses
Design Solutions new service aims to help printers and repro houses take the hassle out of receiving large files from customers.
Xitron increases UK support base on top of its US sales dominance
Pre-media software firm Xitron has increased its UK support base, securing Digital Colour and Pre-Press Solutions (DCAPPS) as the UK distributor for its RIP and workflow products.
Colorbus proofing for colour consistency
Colorbus has released a colour-proofing software tool that promises colour consistency from monitor to print.
Central Colour installs six-colour Diamond
Central Colour has invested 1m-plus to boost its presence in the high-quality commercial print market with a new six-colour Mitsubishi Diamond 3000LS press with coater.
Data Image Group buys second PressVu for its expanded site
Data Image Group has spent around 300,000 on a second Vutek PressVu UV 180/600 as it doubles the size of its base in Leicester.
AIT to show v6 of Shiraz tool
AIT will show the latest version of its large-format Shiraz RIP at this months Sign UK at the NEC.