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Inveresk bounces back to 3m profit
Inveresk has reported a return to profitability posting pre-tax profits of 3m for 2003, as the manufacturer rebounded from huge losses over the past few years.
Crackdown on phoenix firms
The National Association of Paper Merchants (NAPM) is to get tough with phoenix print companies, with a register being compiled of directors of failed companies.
ICSM unveils debt report site
Credit checking agency ICSM in Croydon has launched an online service for international financial reports, London and Edinburgh Gazette listings, and its debt recovery service.
Clowes new plant under dust threat
The rebirth of William Clowes as a mass-market book printer is being threatened by dust from a proposed recycling centre on the doorstep of its new print works, which could prove disastrous if it...
Archant posts 6% profit rise
The performance of Archants portfolio of specialist and lifestyle magazines has resulted in strong profits for the Norwich-based publisher.
St Ives pension plan overhaul
St Ives has moved to tackle the growing deficit in its final salary pension scheme.
Systems rights back for Pindar
Pindar has bought back the intellectual property rights for Pindar Systems Agility and CMS software products, after the company went into administration last week.
Nixon joins KBA in top sheetfed position
KBA UK has appointed former Creo UK sales director Mark Nixon as executive sales director for sheetfed presses.
Future to move titles from TPL
Future Publishing has confirmed that it will move 24 titles out of Kidderminster printer TPL from the beginning of April, following the companys decision to close.
Internal hiring for MAN Roland
MAN Roland GB is continuing to promote internal staff to senior positions following the appointment of Duncan Vowles to operations director.
Pira International is bought by Ciba
Pira International has been bought by Ciba Specialty Chemicals in a deal that ends the independence of the UKs foremost print and packaging research body.
The Guardian ponders Berliner format
The Guardian may become a midsize paper, partway between a compact and a broadsheet.
Government aims to slash print bill
An agreement aimed at saving 50m per annum on print and photocopier services has been confirmed between the Office of Government Commerce and the NHS Purchasing and Supply Agency.
Pira International bought by Ciba Specialty Chemicals
Pira International has been bought by Ciba Specialty Chemicals in a deal that ends the independence of the UKs foremost print and packaging research body.
Clowes' site threatened by dust
The rebirth of William Clowes as a mass-market book printer is being threatened by dust from a proposed recycling centre on the doorstep of its new print works, which could prove disastrous if it...