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B&P prepares for Zunds 250-Combi
Zund is launching a new wide-format UV-cured ink-jet printer, which UK distributor B&P Lightbrigade expects to cement Zunds position as the dominant supplier of UV-curable solutions.
Komori goes digital with Toppan
Komori is to make its first foray into the digital press market by manufacturing a UV-cured ink-jet machine.
TecnoLink keeps Jacobs pack deal
TecnoLink has retained its contract for design and repro services with Jacobs Biscuits in a 1.5m contract.
Ian Allan switches to 8-colour to lure new clients
Print and publishing company Ian Allan Group has invested 1.5m in an eight-colour Heidelberg Speedmaster SM102-8P in a bid to increase its external work.
Working Lunch flags up Cedar recycling plan
Cedar Press was the subject of BBC2s Working Lunch programme, which focused on the Kent-based printers recycling capabilities.
Mellow Colour rolls out ISO 12647 tool
Mellow Colour has launched its colour quality assurance tool, ISOLitho Report, following 18 months of development.
Moorgate adds Essex office to sales network
Independent paper merchant Moorgate Paper has opened an Essex branch in Chelmsford, adding to its network of sales offices.
KBA begins Drupa installations
KBA has installed the first part of its 270 tonne Compacta 217 commercial web press at Drupa.
Stora UNICEF sponsor scheme
Stora Enso has entered into a five-year agreement with UNICEF, which will see it contribute 1.3m ($2.5m) to help provide basic education for children.
CCJs put Evoprint on the brink
The trading status of Slough-based printer Evoprint was uncertain as PrintWeek as went to press, with legal action pending.
Greenpeace urges forest fibre review
Greenpeace is in talks with UK publishers to phase out the use of ancient forest fibre material for production of their books, and move toward recycled or certified papers.
Cooper prepares for marathon effort
Cooper Clegg chairman Ian Cooper will run his first full marathon at the age of 61-and-a-half when he takes part in the Flora London Marathon this weekend.
Arjo Carbonless in 12m profits slide
ArjoWiggins Carbonless Europe was the black spot in the groups operations posting a net loss of 11m (E16.7m) for 2003, with 100 job cuts planned for 2004.
Muller unveils more products
Muller Martini has revealed further details of products it will launch at Drupa including a press, stackers, a trimmer and further details of its book-on-demand system.
Thomson Litho redundancies at Kilbride site
Thomson Litho is to cut 35 jobs at its East Kilbride plant, according to sources close to the firm.