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World of awards
PrintWeek sister title Printing Worlds 2006 Awards are set to go ahead on 6 July at the Grosvenor House. The deadline for entries has been extended until 5 May to give you more of a chance to prove...
Astron boss Mitchell to pass the torch to RR Donnelleys Nelson
Astron founder and president David Mitchell (pictured right) is to stand down from the company a year after selling it to RR Donnelley for 520m.
Publishing tops consolidation
The publishing sector has been tipped to accomplish the most consolidation within the media industry, according to a study by Mergermarket.
MAN Roland GBs Pendlebury to spearhead new operation
MAN Roland GB managing director Malcolm Pendlebury has left the UK division to set up a new business unit for the parent operation.
Administrator unable to save Cradley Print
Cradley Print has produced its final print run, after attempts by administrator PKF to retain the firms business failed.
Extra fortnight for Wyndeham
The deadline for Icelandic firm Dagsbrn to acquire 90% of Wyndehams shares has been extended to 8 May.
Guildhall gears up with CTP kit
Guildhall Press has taken the CTP plunge in its 114th year.
Cover Girl
<i>The London Gazette</i> has printed the first colour page in its 350-year history, using the Queens official 80th birthday portrait on the cover of its 21 April issue.
Roland 700 in demand from around the UK
MAN Roland GB experienced significant demand for the Roland 700 B1 press at Ipex.
In Brief 06
Delta Display has appointed Mike Bowman as business development director to head up its Northern office in Beverly. Bowman has 15 years experience in the retail and PoS sectors and previously worked...
Artwork Systems and Stork Prints alliance
Artwork Systems and Stork Prints have formed a business partnership to develop their respective pre-production workflows.
DuPont to expand its financing capability
DuPont Packaging Graphics Europe has decided it will expand its customer financing capabilities.
Covum releases DTP rival to Quark accessible from any web browser
German company Covum has unveiled a DTP package that can be accessed from any internet browser.
Xant eyes small firms with Platemaker 5 CTP
Xant has announced the launch of the Platemaker 5, a pre-press system aimed at small commercial printers.
Bolstered figures put EFI on the rebound
EFIs Q1 2006 results have been boosted by increases in revenue and income.