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Diamond Print Services has made a clean sweep of its laminating kit with two new machines from Autobond.

London-based mailing house Mail Options has bought its second C4 Challenger envelope inserter from Addressing and Mailing Solutions (AMS).

MarquipWardUnited (MWP) has launched what it describes as a revolutionary die-cut and print unit.

RR Donnelley has achieved Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification for its commercial printing business at its US and Mexico book-production facilities.

Gulf Print 2005, the Dubai-based international printing event, has lined up 150 exhibitors and 7,000 attendees, an increase of 50% on last year.

As part of its plan to improve profits, Stora Enso is looking at stripping up to 2.3m tonnes per year of production from its mill operations and cutting up to 2,300 jobs.

Warren Board has introduced a new corporate identity to reflect its strength in new business sectors.

A Kitemark scheme for printing firms has been developed by the BPIF in conjunction with the British Standards Institution (BSI).

Time Inc, the worlds biggest magazine publisher, has renewed deals worth 900m ($1.6bn) with North American print giants Quebecor World and QuadGraphics.

Lloyd James Direct Mail Services has placed its Woolwich-based litho print division into administration.

The Edward Thompson Group is in consultation with employees over the closure of its Sunderland Paper mill, which could lead to 95 job losses.

Proskills, the Sector Skills Council for the printing industry, has officially launched at a glitzy event held on the River Thames yesterday.

Print envelope and mailing company Mail Solutions has appointed BDO Stoy Hayward to lead a strategic review of the company and also issued an Information Memorandum (IM) to possible purchasers.

EPC Direct in Bristol is aiming to hit the 5m turnover mark following an investment of almost 2m in a 12-colour perfecting press and new CTP kit.

A new regime at the OFT could offer a ray of light over the controversial magazine distribution proposals.