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Envelope companies in row over domain names

Two envelope converters have become embroiled in a dispute over internet domain names.

International Paper releases sustainability report

International Paper has set itself a number of goals to be achieved by 2020 in its 2011 sustainability report.

Ramin logs at APP mill 'an accident'

The Indonesian Ministry of Forestry (MoF) has said paper manufacturer Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) was not illegally logging an endangered tree species after a Greenpeace investigation found ramin at one...

Online toolkit launched for first time employers

Employment relations minister Norman Lamb has launched a new online toolkit , which provides first-time employers with a step-by-step guide to taking on a member of staff.

Print industry news roundup: Alpha Colour Printers, Bell & Bain, Nicholson Bass, Elanders, Berforts

Stay up to date with your procurement supply chain thanks to print industry news at your fingertips. This week: Alpha Colour Printers opts for Heidelberg; Bell & Bain invests in Muller Martini;...

Media roundup: Government, Old El Paso, Future Publishing, Cadbury, Clacksons

We bring you the buzz from the wider media sphere, across the world and across the web. This week: 120m marketing shake up; Old El Paso's Jubilee campaign; Future Publishing's new launch; Cadbury to...

Ocean Outdoor bought for 35m

Advertising company Ocean Outdoor has been sold by initial investors Smedvig Capital to mid-market private equity house LDC for 35m.

Paper demand falls across Western Europe

Demand for magazine paper and newsprint has fallen as advertising investments decline, according to a report complied by Holmen.

Nicholson Bass evolves for 75th anniversary

Nicholson Bass is updating its identity as it approaches its 75th anniversary with a new name, logo and marketing strategies.

FPB and BSA advise SME printers to team up

The Forum of Private Business (FPB) and Buying Support Agency (BSA) have suggested SME printers should pool their buying powers in order to save money.

HP could cut up to 30,000 jobs

HP is considering slashing more than 25,000 jobs, or 8% of its workforce, due to falling demand for desktop computers and services, according to reports.

Bezier fined after worker dies at Wakefield plant

Point-of-sale specialist Bezier has been fined 118,500 following an HSE investigation into the 2008 death of a worker at its Wakefield site.

Kodak Park was home to 'secret' nuclear reactor

Kodak's Rochester, New York, headquarters was home to a secret nuclear reactor for 30 years prior to its dismantling in November 2007, it has emerged.

Arjowiggins launches Cocoon direct mail campaign

Arjowiggins Graphics has teamed up with Antalis McNaughton to launch a campaign raising awareness of the recycled paper.

RPM regrows business with short-run packaging

Traditional commercial printer RPM Solutions has found a new niche to rebuild its business: short-run, small carton packaging.