News

EFI is to start selling XMPies PersonalEffect and uDirect personalisation software in the US and is planning to introduce them in the UK by the beginning of May.

The future of Sappis Nash mill is under review, with the firm in consultation talks with staff and representatives, with 160 jobs in the balance.

M-reals consolidated losses almost doubled in 2005 to 98m (142m), due to the Finnish labour dispute and falling prices for uncoated paper.

X-Rite has launched PerfectPalette, a software application which creates customised palettes from Pantone libraries.

A dedicated job costing product targeting the print industry has been unveiled by Bristol-based Symmetry.

Packaging pre-press giant Schawk is to close its Birmingham site and has made changes to senior UK management.

Graphic Arts Equipment (GAE) is to step into CTP and consumables after linking up with Litho Supplies.

At least 80% of UPMs Russian suppliers are operating at a good level, following an audit by the Finnish pulp and paper producer.

Posters to commemorate the history and venues of the Winter Olympics are being printed on a vintage KBA press by an Italian print college.

UPMs weak financial performance has continued with profits down by more than half and sales also dipping, as the firm announced its year-end results for 2005.

Howard Smith Paper (HSP) has launched its Graphic Design and Print awards, aimed at printers and designers that use the merchants creative paper portfolio.

Celloglas Manchester has acquired the assets and staff of Stockport-based Specialised Cutting & Creasing, after the latter ceased to trade.

Post-press kit supplier Babs International has fallen into administrative receivership and ceased trading, with the loss of all 29 jobs.

Clinical Print Finishers (UK) is to install a second Polar cutting unit, as part of the firms plans to double its size and turnover over the next six months.

Xants latest digital colour press, the Ilumina, has been released onto the UK market at an aggressive price.