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Kodak confirms raft of key roles
Kodaks Graphic Communications Group has announced a number of key appointments as it works to rapidly integrate its enlarged worldwide organisation.
Flink Ink and Xsys to merge
CVC Capital Partners has revealed plans to merge Flint Ink with Xsys, confirming one of the industrys most persistent rumours.
Talisman and DSI gear up for growth
Talisman Print Services is set to become 100% owned by DSI Group following a share swap deal, creating a 50m plus turnover group.
Nicklaus honoured with banknote
Jack Nicklaus, three times winner of golfs Open Championship, described the new 5 banknote bearing his image as one of the most memorable honours of his career.
Bombs fail to thwart BMA run
The British Medical Association (BMA) has revealed that the London bombings did not stop its publications being printed on time.
Purnell staff accept closure terms
Polestar Purnells 400 staff have voted in favour of closure plans agreed last week with Amicus GPMS.
PPL report warns on paper demand
The overall slowdown in spending is set to continue, and will affect demand for most types of paper and board over the next 12 months.
STR Gresham acquired by SML
SML Europe has bought business forms and label printer STR Gresham for an undisclosed sum.
Nur appoints UK engineers
Nur is expanding its UK customer support team with the appointment of two engineers.
Bgp invests in Creo pre-press kit
Benhamgoodheadprint has splashed out on a pre-press upgrade with Creo as part of a 7.5m investment.
Archant appoints MD from automotive sector
Archant Print, the production arm of the Norwich-based regional newspaper group, has appointed a new managing director from the automotive industry.
HSP adds Think to its FSC stable
Howard Smith Paper has officially launched Think, its new range of uncoated papers, which is Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified and contains recycled post consumer waste.
Union and Polestar agree on Purnell closure deal
Amicus GPMS and Polestar have reached agreement in principle on the closure of the Purnell gravure plant, well within the 90-day consultation period that began last month.
Marks & Spencer gives OPM preferred supplier boost
Print and packaging group OPM has been named an approved supplier to Marks & Spencer and an undisclosed leading UK supermarket.
New Jarrold loses Loaded to St Ives
By IPC is moving lads monthly Loaded from New Jarrold Printing to St Ives Plymouth.