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Paper workers to be balloted on new wage deal

Industrial action by GPMU members in the paper industry has been averted at the last minute, after paper industry representatives tabled an improved pay offer.

MBO at Latimer Trend

A four-strong MBO team has bought Plymouth journal printer Latimer Trend & Co from its retiring chairman for an undisclosed sum.

Kodak shapes GCG marketing team

Kodaks Graphic Communication Group (GCG), its printing business unit, has assembled a marketing team to "further establish itself as a leader in the market".

St Ives ups the ante with Roche spend

St Ives web division upgrade continues apace with the purchase of a 64/72pp MAN Roland Lithoman IV and two Agfa Xcalibur platesetters for Roche.

GAE in Eco push

Graphic Arts Equipment (GAE) has added the Mitsubishi SDP Eco 1630II polyester platesetter to its product range and is poised to launch a new pressroom division next month.

JDF enabled products set to double

CIP4 has launched the second edition of JDF Marketplace, its catalogue of JDF-enabled products and services.

Garnett Dickinson in Italia job

Rotherham-based printers Garnett Dickinson has won the print contract for new consumer magazine Italia.

Tesco title dispute spells end for Fox

Fox Publishing has gone into administration with the loss of 26 jobs, over an alleged disagreement with Tesco over distribution of Healthy Living magazine

Holmen posts drop in profits

Swedish newsprint and magazine paper producer Holmen has reported a decline in both turnover and operating profits, citing low price levels as the main cause.

Digitex gets backstage press

Bespoke fabrics printing firm Digitex is to take delivery of the countrys first Mimaki TX3 after setting up a new division devoted to producing theatre and television sets and backcloths.

RSR appointed used dealer for Platinum setter

HighWater has appointed Repro Sales & Repairs (RSR) as its approved dealer for used Platinum platesetters.

X-rite launches IntelliPass auto keys calculator

X-rite has launched IntelliPass, a product that automatically calculates press ink key pre-sets from pre-press data.

Ivanhoe premieres Fujis Segundo FM screening

Ivanhoe has been revealed as the UKs first user of Fujis Segundo FM screening.

Bodoni Pantone prize on offer

Pantones UK agent for its Printer Accreditation Program, Bodoni Systems, is offering one <i>PrintWeek</i> reader the chance to be among the first 20 printers to gain provisional accreditation this...

Polestar issues ultimatum at Leeds Direct site

Polestar has proposed the closure of its Direct Leeds operation, immediately launching into a 30-day consultation process with the GPMU and staff.