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Karran gains flags task for play-offs

The Karran Group has produced printed promotional flags for West Hams play- off match against Ipswich Town.

Agfa forecasts sales pick-up

Agfa had a slow start to the year according to its first-quarter results, although the firm said there were signs of an improvement in March and April.

3D snaps up Xerox UK iGen3

Xerox UK has sold its second DocuColor iGen3 in as many weeks.

Hiflex appoints Willems to target UK

German MIS supplier Hiflex has set up a new office to target the UK and Nordic countries.

Linney expands fulfilment operation

Linney Group is considering expansion of its fulfilment activities after taking on 4,000m2 of extra space for its Direct arm.

Heidelberg web is part of TJPC's 6m spend

The Journal Printing Company (TJPC) has invested 6 million in equipment, including its first web press, in what it hopes will be a "wake-up call" for competitors.

MacWilliams in sensational 'resignation' claim on Radio 4

Leeds College of Technology principal Jim MacWilliams has claimed on national radio that he has resigned in protest over a shortage of funding in education.

Riso's speedy new ink-jet grabs limelight at Drupa

An innocuous machine with the outward appearance of an office copier was one of the unexpected stars of Drupa.

Carbonless paper maker goes under

Birmingham-based Carrs Paper, the last remaining UK-owned manufacturer of carbonless paper, has gone into administration, with a number of jobs being lost.

Successful Drupa points to upswing

Exhibitors at this years Drupa were in buoyant mood as the show drew to a close.

Fresh Media Group buys Vision

Fresh Media Group (FMG) has bought Vision, the Milton Keynes and London-based catalogue design and repro firm.

First TruePress 344 sold

Screen has announced the first worldwide sale of its TruePress 344 digital offset press, which is making its debut appearance at this years Drupa.

Fernandez to succeed Dickin

Antonio Fernandez, the managing director of Quebecor World Spain, will take over from John Dickin when he retires next month.

New 'intelligent paper' launched at Drupa

I-Paper is a new intelligent paper product developed by Arjo Wiggins Carbonless Paper and PaperGate Systemintegration, launched at Drupa.

Gomer Press adds case binding with Kolbus

Gomer Press, the Welsh printer and publisher, is the first UK firm to buy the new BF511 casing in line from Kolbus.