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Ennis posts Q1 profit drop, despite boost in print sales
Midlothian, TX-based print and apparel company Ennis reported a first quarter drop in EDITA of more than 50% compared with the same period in 2011 to $10m, largely due to declines on the clothing side...
Antalis appoints new Sign & Display manager, expands Cocoon range
Antalis McNaughton has appointed Michael Crook as product manager of its Sign & Display division and expanded its range of Cocoon recycled papers.
Edale to push RFID converting lines in China
UK press manufacturer Edale is to sell its radio frequency identification (RFID) converting lines in China via distributor Tianjin G-Sight Technology.
Killer app: Stone Roses re-resurrected
East London-based specialist photographic print and design business Metro Imaging has been commissioned to commemorate the reunion of indie band The Stone Roses with a two-month exhibition at...
James Cropper profits halve after restructuring charge
The paper manufacturer has recorded a 50% drop in pre-tax profit for the year to 31 March 2012 after booking an 800,000 redundancy provision for an anticipated 40 job cuts.
Wasatch teams with Niceware on high-speed labels DFE
Wasatch Computer Technology has announced, SoftRIP for Niceware, a DFE that combines SoftRIPs colour management and RIP technology with Niceware's label design and printing software.
Adobe Lightroom joins the Creative Cloud
Adobe has added its photography workflow software Lightroom to its subscription-based online software hub, Creative Cloud.
Flint Group launches nyloflex Ace New plate
Flint Group Flexographic Products will launch its latest flexo plate, nyloflex Ace New, in Western Europe and America next month.
Goss appoints industry outsider as new CEO
Goss International has made a surprise move to replace its chief executive, with Richard Nichols taking over from Jochen Meissner with immediate effect.
Bank of England 'will relax regulations' to free up cash for lending
The Bank of England is expected to relax financial regulations to free up billions of pounds for lending in an initiative aimed at getting cheap credit through to the real economy.
Drinks carton reprocessing plant to open next year
A drinks carton reprocessing plant is set to be operational in the UK by 2013 following an agreement between packaging producer Sonoco Alcore and the Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment...
Print industry news roundup: IOS, Colorscan, B-Print and Display, Falconer Print and Packaging, 1st Byte and Diamond Colour Print
Stay up to date with your procurement supply chain thanks to print industry news at your fingertips. This week: IOS rebrands as DST Output; Colorscan installs UK's first EFI Jetrion 4900; B-Print and...
Media roundup: DDB, Facebook, WPP, GMG Radio, Greggs, Adam & Eve
We bring you the buzz from the wider media sphere, across the world and across the web. This week: DDB's chief creative officer accuses WPP's Cannes judges of tactical voting; OFT launches probe into...
Presstek celebrates successful start to 2012
Presstek UK is hailing a "buoyant" year to date after completing a raft of sales and installations.
Pensord first printer to achieve BPIF Seal of Business Excellence
The specialist magazine printer took the top accolade following a series of rigorous audits carried out by BPIF inspectors.