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Mason to step down this month
PaperlinX has announced that Stephen Mason will relinquish his role in the company with effect from 31 May.
Training levy plan meets with robust rejection
The industry has rejected the proposed statutory training levy, with 40% of respondents claiming that they strongly opposed to introduction.
Westdale moves quickly for XL 105
The Westdale Press, part of the Westdale Printing Group, has signed a 1.4m deal for a six-unit Heidelberg XL 105 - the first UK order for Heidelberg's flagship new press to be made public.
KPG adds workflow expertise
Kodak Polychrome Graphics (KPG) has bought a pre-press workflow and the software development team behind it.
S&G gets UK's first long perfector with coater
Stephens & George (S&G) will be the first firm in the UK to take a Heidelberg long perfector with convertible double-sided coating option.
Industry Upbeat as Drupa reveals visitor figures
Drupa has brought optimism back into the worldwide print industry, according to the Dusseldorf event's organisers.
Levy results delayed a week
Results of the training levy consultation will be published on Monday 24 May, one week later than originally planned.
NI brushes aside talk of move
News International (NI) has again refused to comment on renewed speculation over plans to move its print facilities away from Wapping.
Scanlon and Steel team up to acquire Brann Direct business
An acquisition vehicle, fronted by Wace managing director Angus Steel and Thomas Potts chief executive Mark Scanlon, has acquired Brann Direct Communications (BDC), the production wing of the Brann...
Soft proofing trial at Greaves
Polestar is in advanced stages of testing press side soft proofing at gravure plant Greaves.
KBA upbeat despite Q1 slide
KBAs losses deepened during the first quarter of 2004, with sales well below target, but the German press manufacturer exceeded its expectations at Drupa and is predicting it will post a profit for...
Antalis to build on business rebound
Antalis hopes to play an active part in the consolidation of the paper merchanting industry, and plans to expand its offering in packaging.
Bath Press net losses hit 2m
Bath Press has posted a net loss of more than 2m and recommended no dividend for shareholders for the year to the end of March 2003.
Graphoprint is first UK firm to buy an M600D
Graphoprint has signed for a new five-unit M600 at Drupa, and the press will be the first of the new high-speed M600Ds in the UK.
BPIF surveys warn on skills shortage
The BPIF has warned that a skills shortage on the production side of the sector could spark a wage spiral if training is not improved.