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Upex grows its foreign appeal via exhibitions
Upex is launching its new Upex Village concept at the Gulf Print exhibition in Dubai in September and has, for the first time, secured an official area at Northprint 2005.
Skanem targets European takeovers to raise sales
Norwegian-based self-adhesive label producer Skanem is on the lookout for European acquisitions, which will be led by new business development director, Ken Forster.
Papermarc Merton up for sale
A buyer is currently being sought for Papermarc Merton Packaging, while Papermarcs mill business will close.
Buzwell avoids a wind-up call by ExecsOnline
The Buzwell Group has staved off a winding-up petition against two of its companies at the 11th hour, while the future of two subsidiaries remains in doubt (PrintWeek, 19 August).
Mitsubishi teams with Esko-Graphics on pre-press
Mitsubishi will be unveiling its new pre-press partner, Esko-Graphics (E-G), at an open day on 16 September.
GPMU, CPI strive to avert strike
GPMU representatives and Confederation of Paper Industry (CPI) officials were set to meet in a last ditch attempt to prevent industrial action.
PPA gets boost to keep smaller mags on shelf
The Periodical Publishers Association has had a boost in its battle to save hundreds of smaller magazines from closure.
Lithrone order, in-house repro for Print Room
Print Room has rounded off a 500,000 investment with a new Komori Lithrone L526 and the purchase of Hudson Marketings repro division.
Poster panel kicks off PrintWeek Awards judging
Judging for this years PrintWeek Awards is underway. The Poster Printer of the Year category has already been decided following a day of deliberations at SMP Group in Norwood.
Scorpio, Senator in takeover talks
Scorpio Print Finishing is in discussions with Senator Print Finishers, in a move that could lead to the Pudsey-based company acquiring Leicester-based Senator.
BPIF links with LSC for training
The BPIF has secured government funding for Lancashire print firms to provide on-the-job training for up to 80 learners.
Associated MD to join the Telegraph
The Barclay brothers have made their first big signing at the Telegraph Group as they gear up for negotiations over the future of West Ferry.
Screen trims staff in cost-cutting drive
Screen UK has made 10 redundancies as part of ongoing cost reductions and efficiencies.The 10 losses involved four compulsory and six voluntary redundancies from across the firm, taking its total...
Litho adds digital print focus
Litho Supplies has set up a dedicated digital team as part of a 500,000 investment in serving the digital print market.
Bezier reveals expansion plans
Bezier in Wakefield has revealed an 800,000 digital spend as part of a multi-million pound expansion plan for its sites and workforce.