News

<i>The Guardian</i> has finally confirmed the date for the launch of its Berliner format as Monday 12 September.

Polestar has won the deal to produce Hachette Filipacchis new magazine <i>Psychologies</i>.

Johnston Press has reported a dip in contract printing revenues as it gears up to start installing its triple-width presses at Portsmouth and Sheffield.

Hamillroad Software has launched an entry-level version of its FirstProof soft-proofing package that is totally free.

Muller Martini is to build its most versatile UK finishing set-up after scooping the order for the new 50,000sqm Prinovis gravure plant in Liverpool.

Haslam Printers has spent 500,000 to introduce closed-loop colour control and advanced cutting and handling.

Premier Paper has taken over from Robert Horne to stock and distribute paper for Hewlett-Packards Indigo digital presses (pictured).

The Governments handling of new waste-disposal rules could land printers on the wrong side of the law, warns Saxon Recycling.

Apex Digital Graphics is holding an open week to christen its new base (pictured).

Wyndeham Graphics London branch has picked up the pre-press contract for <i>Pop</i>, Emaps high-end fashion and photography title (pictured).

Telford-based Mail Solutions has enhanced its blank-fed envelope manufacturing operation and installed a secondhand W&D Classic machine.

TV production company Ricochet is looking for companies that are interested in participating in a TV series investigating the role of trade unions in the modern workplace.

Greenpeace has praised UK publisher Egmont Press for publishing its first book printed on paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

A firm of press engineers has launched a blanket wash upgrade that can save printers hours in press down time every day.

Polestar Sheffield has begun production of the <i>Telegraph Saturday</i> supplement.