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Charity sets up Surrey prison design studio

A new design studio has been set up at a prison in Surrey to offer creative services to local businesses.

Speculation mounts that Stora may buy Mondi

Stora Enso has declined to comment on media speculation that it is preparing a 4.5bn bid for paper and packaging producer Mondi.

Ex-Babs staff set up service offering

Ex-Babs International technical staff have set up a new firm to handle servicing and maintenance of the Ideal range of cutting and shredding equipment.

Report maps future for magazine and DM print

According to a new report, magazine and direct mail printers need to forge closer ties with suppliers to remain competitive 10 to 15 years in the future.

BPIF warns against age discrimination

Tougher regulations on the discrimination or harassment against employees, young or old, on the grounds of their age are set to come into law on 1 October.

Komori in UK re-jig

Komori is restructuring its European senior management team, with Neil Sutton being promoted to UK managing director.

RR Donnelley expands global PM operations

RR Donnelley has strengthened its business process outsourcing capabilities by acquiring OfficeTiger for around 142m ($250m).

Paper claims Quebecor to close French site

A Canadian Newspaper has reported that Quebecor World is to close one of its French printing plants, placing 185 jobs under threat.

FMG launches VIP plug-in

Fresh Media Group has launched a plug-in to further streamline its virtual in-house production system, VIP.

NB Colour steps up to B2

NB Colour Print has completed a three-year investment programme with two new B2 Komori Lithrone 28 presses.

Garnett Dickinson fits Rotoman

Garnett Dickinson Prints new MAN Roland Rotoman press is the latest addition to its 20m print factory, aiming to be one of Europes most advanced sites.

Garnett secures Real Travel

Garnett Dickinson has been awarded the print contract for independent travel magazine <i>Real Travel</i>.

Newsquest staff welcome union

Newsquest Colchester employees have voted 100% in favour of union recognition.

Letter from Australia

Printers win the day

Fortune tips International Paper

International Paper has once again been named by <i>Fortune</i> magazine as the most admired company in the forest and paper products sector.