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A new organisation aims to do for print buyers what the BPIF does for printers.

Pindar has been awarded the seven-figure contract to be official print provider for this summers Commonwealth Games by organiser Manchester 2002 (M2002).

The European gravure print industry will have a less successful year in 2002 than in 2001, according to the European Rotogravure Associations (ERA) new survey.

London design and corporate communications consultancy Pauffley has appointed former Shell publishing manager Jeff Rickman as print production director.

Polestars financial situation was dealt a fresh blow this week when the UKs largest credit insurer withdrew the groups cover.

The BPIF has secured vital amendments to the Tobacco Advertising & Promotion Bill at its final report stage that, if passed, will reduce its impact on printers.

Nottinghamshire direct mail specialist Howitt has bought Guernsey-based Channel Print for 1.1m from The Guiton Group.

Czech press manufacturer Adast has filed for bankruptcy protection.

Fujifilm Electronic Imaging (FFEI) has laid off 74 staff to reduce its cost base by 20%.

The two preferred bidders for Xeikons colour business MAN Roland and Yam International have pulled out of the chase, and Belgian electronics specialist Punch is now set to acquire the firm's assets.

Charges from its Horizon restructuring programme saw Agfa post a pre-tax loss of 273m for 2001.

Komori will launch a completely new B1 press, the Lithrone S40, at Ipex.

Global Graphics has signed a letter of intent to sell its Hardware division to Gary Jones, the division's chief operating officer.

Northamptons Spectrum Flair is back in operation following its acquisition by The Print Factory.

ControlP subsidiary Documedia Solutions has bought the goodwill and assets of Colourflows London operation after the Farnborough-based design and print chain went into administrative receivership.