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New company launches on Aldersons site
Neil Alderson has set up a new company, Centrical Technologies, initially backed by Peter Alderson and Neil's father Ron Alderson.
Ex Prontaprint and Kallkwik franchisees announce first AGM
The UK Design and Print Network (UKDPN), a body of ex Prontaprint and Kallkwik firms, is to hold its first conference and AGM this weekend.
Heidelberg posts 57m first half operating loss
Heidelberg has said it is "confident" it will meet its "clearly positive" EBIT target for 2012/13, despite recording an operating loss, excluding special items, of 57m in the first six months.
UPM accuses Metsa of breaching shareholding agreement
UPM is taking legal action against fellow paper manufacturer Metsaliitto Cooporative and its subsidiary Metsa Board, in relation to the jointly-owned Metsa Fibre.
Arjowiggins targets corporations with enviro video
Arjowiggins Graphic is targeting a new audience with the launch of an online video designed to encourage corporations to reduce their carbon footprints.
Ricoh joins Two Sides and Print Power
Ricoh Europe has joined Two Sides and Print Power in their drive to promote the responsible production and use of print and paper.
Monotype Imaging acquires Design by Front
US font and typographic specialist Monotype Imaging Holdings has bought Northern Ireland-based web design company Design By Front.
Trinity Mirror reveals positive outlook in the face of hacking allegations
The publisher's interim results reveal a 12% drop in advertising revenue to 94m in the 17 weeks to 28 October 2012 but it said that its end of year operating profits would be in line with the 104.5m...
Jobs at risk at Flint Group subsidiary Day International
Consumables manufacturer Flint Group has announced that 43 jobs are at risk of redundancy at its pressroom consumables division Day International.
Obama victory ends robust year for political print
President Barack Obama's victory over Republican rival Mitt Romney last night marked the end of one of the most combative - and expensive - political races in US history.
Transcontinental to close Quebec printing plant
Montreal-based Transcontinental said this week it will close its printing plant in LaSalle, Quebec next month, laying off 150.
Arctic Paper bids to takeover Swedish pulp manufacturer Rottneros
Arctic Paper's public takeover offer to shareholders of Swedish pulp manufacturer Rottneros has been unanimously recommended by the Rottneros board.
NGOs urge Asia Pulp and Paper boycott
An open letter signed by 60 non-government organisations (NGOs) has been sent to investors in Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) urging them not to back the controversial Indonesian company.
Tullis Russell receives funding for apprentice scheme
Paper manufacturer Tullis Russell has taken on thirteen trainee recruits thanks to support from Fife Young People's Initiative.
HH signs 10m contract extension with Iceland
HH Global, the Surrey-based print management group, has secured a three-year contract extension from Iceland worth more than 10m.