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ITG targets 30m sales after just 18 months
Fast-growing Inspired Thinking Group (ITG) officially launched its services at a glittering event for marketers at London's Saatchi Gallery last week.
Pragati Pack installs a new Steinemann laminator
SRK Technology has announced that the Steinemann Lotus 102SF solvent-free lamination machine, placed on display during PrintPack has since been installed at Hyderabad-based Pragati Pack.
Crosland VK assets sold to former directors as company liquidated
Finishing equipment distributor Crosland VK has gone into liquidation after its assets and business were sold back to previous directors.
Advanced Digital Printing launches web-based on-demand service after Horizon install
Digital printer Advanced Digital Printing (ADP) has launched a web-based on-demand book printing service after installing a Horizon BQ-270 from Intelligent Finishing Systems.
BPIF teams with advertising trade bodies to call for clarity on zero-rated VAT
The BPIF has joined forces with a number of advertising and marketing trade federations to call for clarity on which elements of DM campaigns can be VAT zero-rated to "stem the threat of financially...
Blockbuster redesigns ice cream containers
Nottingham design consultancy We Are Pure has helped movie rental company Blockbuster redesign the packaging for its range of ice cream as it moves from plastics to cardboard.
Clive Parkes' printer Vertis closes its doors
Vertis Group, the print business of former Goodman Baylis owner Clive Parkes, has closed its doors.
Gilchrist ensures consistency for Heinz European baby food relaunch
Brand and design agency Gilchrist has worked with Heinz on the relaunch of its entire baby food range, to be rolled out across the first half of this year.
Unite and BPIF to meet over national pay agreement
Unite and the BPIF will meet today in what could be the final death throes of the national pay agreement for print.
BPIF rejects R3 claims that administration acquisition potential is still strong
The BPIF has warned print bosses of the pitfalls of acquiring an insovent business after R3 claimed that there was a "window of opportunity" this year to buy "potentially profitable" firms out of...
Fiat's tiny 500 takes 50m ad space
Media agency Maxus has used four of Clear Channel's 96-sheet sites on London's Cromwell Road to create one of the UK's longest advertising faces for Fiat.
Government finalises plans to curb council 'Pravdas'
Communities secretary Eric Pickles appears to have finalised his plans to curb "Pravda-style" council newspapers with local authorities held to three publications a year.
James Townsend officially launches Think Repro
James Townsend has given an official launch to its new reprographics company, Think Repro, which aims to deliver "quality services at speed".
PerfectProof UK unveils Smartt Softproofware
PerfectProof UK has launched a new colour accurate soft-proofing tool to the UK market that it hopes could lead to the widespread adoption of the technology.
Stephens & George secures 4m Haymarket print deal
Stephens & George (S&G) has won a three-year contract with Haymarket Media Group to print the publisher's weekly and monthly sheetfed B2B titles in a deal worth up to 4m.