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Pillans & Waddies takes AA mag job
Pillans & Waddies in Livingston is to produce the UKs biggest magazine print run after it won a pitch for the AAs new customer magazine, RewAArd.
Fuji Open extends JDF tools
Fujifilm Graphic Systems has extended JDF support in its Fuji Open Workflow system, following requests from customers.
Quebecor tipped to build UK gravure op
New speculation over the possible sale of Polestar has suggested that Quebecor World has pulled out of talks and is planning to build its own UK gravure plant.
Boxmore fits six-colour CD 74
Bedford-based Field Boxmore has taken delivery of a Heidelberg Speedmaster CD 74-6PLX.
Arcnor companies brought under Symbiosis name
Acquisitive DM expert Craig Prince is already embarking on an expansion of his newly formed Symbiosis empire.
Pantone Flight Stool
If your print company is too funky for a platen in reception what could be better to show off your firms mastery of colour than a Pantone Flight Stool?
Printing.com growth on track
Printing.com has revealed its growth plans are in full swing, with 12 bolt-on franchise agreements completed since the start of June.
Aldgate upgrades equipment
Aldgate Press is installing a Printmaster PM 74 and a Topsetter 74 platesetter to improve efficiency.
NI hires editor for London late paper bid
The race to publish Londons new free afternoon newspaper has hotted up after News International hired a freesheet editor from the US.
Pachem saves 15 jobs at label maker Merroc
CCL Pachem has bought the assets of Cumbernauld-based label manufacturer Merroc from the firms receivers, saving 15 jobs.
NI Waltham Cross plan raises furore
Residents opposed to News Internationals print plant at Waltham Cross are planning to mount a legal challenge to the project, after planning permission was granted last week.
Pre-Press shorts
CGS Publishing Technologies International has made Heiner Mller its executive sales director for Europe and the Middle East. Mller, who has worked in sales, marketing and business development for GMG...
Page 6 Shorts
Littlehampton-based AGI Labels has installed a Gallus RCS 330. The firm was visited by Gallus vice chairman Ferdinand Resch who described the relationship between the two firms as a close-working...
Ryobi launches entry-level B2 machines
Ryobi is set to ship a new four-colour B2 press, in both straight and perfecting configurations, early next year.
GretagMacbeth simplifies special colours
GretagMacbeth has launched a packaging version of its ProfileMaker ICC colour management software that it claims simplifies and cuts the cost of working with special colours.