News
Profits up at Fulmar
Fulmar chief executive Mike Taylor is cautiously optimistic at the half-year stage, despite continuing price pressure in the groups core commercial and financial printing operations.
Creditors swoop on APP
Two of Asia Pulp and Papers (APPs) creditors have taken the unusual step of seizing control of the firms exhibition booth at a trade show in Florida.
End of the line for White and Buzwell
The businesses of both White Productions and the Buzwell Group have been wound-up, after a refinancing package for parent Buzwell failed to materialise.
BPIF launches northern print initiative
The BPIF has announced the launch of a four-year project - Print Yorkshire, which will aim to promote the prospects and encourage opportunities for print in the northern regions.
Alito goes for KBA refit after merger
Alito Color Group and Oaktree Press have picked KBA to supply an arsenal of sheetfed presses, including the UKs first Rapida 105 with coater after their planned merger.
Closure averted at Polestar Direct
Closure at Polestar Direct Leeds has been averted with the web operation remaining although the sheetfed division will shut.
Hibbert joins Ipex committee
Polestar chief executive Barry Hibbert and four other top industry names have joined the 2006 Ipex advisory committee (IAC).
IDG completes Columbia Turbo beta tests
Leeds-based Image Serigraphics has completed beta testing on the Inca Columbia Turbo press and is to install a second machine.
FMG moves into telecomms with ISDN Media buy
Fresh Media Group (FMG) has moved into the telecomms market with its latest acquisition.
Wyndeham appoints new MD for Direct division
Wyndeham has appointed Ian Mackintosh as managing director of the Print Direct direct mail division.
Esko-Graphics pulls out of violet CTP
Esko-Graphics has made the surprise move to halt development on its violet CTP line.
Riso Orphis gets green light for UK launch
One of the unexpected stars of Drupa, the Riso Orphis HC5000 105ppm colour ink-jet printer has been given the green light for its UK launch. The Orphis will be launched either in December or January,...
Three take control of Central Colour
David Fortune, Richard Limer and Andy Baxter (l-r) have bought out the remaining majority shareholdings at Central Colour, based in Nottingham.
Agfa sets sights high for Azura
Agfa is billing itself as the only mainstream supplier of processless plates as it rolls out its new Azura plate to the SME market.
Administrator cuts jobs at Grasmere
Administrators for Grasmere Press and Grasmere Digital Imaging (GDI) have made 91 jobs cuts across the two companies, which went into administration on 14 September (PrintWeek, 16 September).