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"Worst conditions for decades", says Fulmar's Taylor
Fulmars commercial printing businesses are operating in the worst market conditions for decades, according to chief executive Mike Taylor, who has reported a drop in sales for the six months to 30...
De La Rue closes High Wycombe
De La Rue is to close its loss-making High Wycombe plant, putting some 350 jobs in jeopardy, after a strategic review of its non-banknote printing operations.
Extensis bought by Celartem
Extensis, the pre-press software developer, has been bought by the US arm of Japan-based Celartem Technology for around 6m ($9m) cash.
Rumours rife over new gravure venture
Speculation is mounting over the imminent announcement of a new UK gravure printing operation.
Basingstoke opts for Heidelberg kit
Heidelberg has ousted Xerox as supplier to Basingstoke Press in a deal worth 1.5m, replacing its 16 DocuTechs with nine Digimasters including four new faster Digimaster 9150s.
Clifford sets up consultancy
Marcus Clifford, formerly of FPC Greenaways, William Caple and BPC, has set up a new firm offering consultancy to small- and mid-size printers in conjunction with Richmond Capital Partners (RCP).
Hyway to take Mitsubishi out
Hyway Printing Services in London is to replace its 12-colour Mitsubishi waterless press with a 10-colour Heidelberg Speedmaster 102 B1 press.
Litho takes NPI Scottish supply
Litho Supplies has taken over National Printing Inks (NPI) supply of BASF K & E ink in Scotland.
Jarrolds cuts five senior managers
Jarrold Printing is believed to have made five senior managers redundant following interviews with newly appointed consultant Gary Iceton, the former chairman of Clays.
KBA claims firsts at open day
KBA is boasting world firsts at an open house attended by over 650 customers at its Radebeul manufacturing site this week.
Investors quiz Xerox over pay
Xerox shareholders used last weeks AGM to question the pay of some of the firms top management.
ArjoWiggins' profits up but turnover takes a dip
ArjoWiggins expects to report a 10% year-on-year increase in operating profits for 2002, according to president Franois Wanecq, but forecasts for 2003 are bleak.
Digital drop forces Xaar to scrap PWA
Ink-jet print head developer Xaar is changing its strategy and shelving its Page Wide Array (PWA) development project.
Norcor expands Norboard line
Norcor is targeting carton producers with "O" Flute, a new 700 micron microflute board just launched in its Norboard range.
Kolbus to handle CMC UK arm
CMC Machinery, the Italian manufacturer of stackers, shrinkwrappers and inserters, has appointed Kolbus as its distributor for the UK and Ireland.