News

Kodak Polychrome Graphic (KPG) has linked up with Hampshire-based Rapid Group to expand its UK distribution network.

The UK Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has visited corrugated sheet suppliers as part of an investigation into allegations of price collusion following complaints from customers.

The GPMU has welcomed moves to invest in new markets in Central and Eastern Europe, provided companies adhere to social and economic standards.

Increasing demand for Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) products is showing that eco-labelling is working, according to environmental organisation WWF.

Tech-ni-fold has signed a deal to supply a version of its successful Tri-creaser to US inline web finishing firm, Scheffer.

Elliott Baxter has invested 500,000 in software so customers can access invoices, statements and quotations online.

UK manufacturer Morgana Systems has rounded off a successful series of export sales with an order for eight of its Morgana Major folders from Uchida, its Japanese distributor.

Homes Worldwide, a launch magazine from Merricks Media, is to be printed by St Ives Andover.

There is optimism that buyers will continue to invest in direct mail this autumn despite two surveys showing a downturn in volume and spend.

Winchester-based firm Ice3 has completed a 12,000-mailer job for Hoover.

Vodafone has remained tight-lipped about its print plans but has revealed that a final decision on its production roster would be made by November.

CD packaging and production specialist CPC has set its sights on the promotional marketing sector after setting up a new division.

The contract to print the Air Forces official newspaper, RAF News, is up for grabs from the Ministry of Defence (MOD).

An investment in new HP Indigo kit has boosted interest from buyers in digital print firm Imagewise.

Lancashire County Council is consolidating print buying functions from across the local authority into a centralised department.