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Retail bloodbath will threaten printers, survey warns
More than 20 high-street retailers face closure in early 2010, threatening printers that rely heavily on the sector, a survey has predicted.
Printers could face 500k fines under new ICO powers
Printers could face fines of up to 500,000 from next year under new powers granted to the UK's data protection watchdog, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
Colourworld aims to grow turnover by bringing B1 in-house
Colourworld has brought more than 500,000 worth of print back in-house after investing in its first B1 press, a 10-colour Heidelberg Speedmaster.
Johnston Press to trial online content charging
Regional newspaper publisher Johnston Press has begun a trial into charging users for online content, which could herald a turnaround in local newspaper distribution.
Your Printing Supplies to sell EFI Rastek range in the UK
Your Printing Supplies has become the UK dealer for EFI's Rastek range of hybrid and flatbed UV-cured printers.
ID card scheme launches in Manchester
The controversial UK National Identity Card scheme finally launched today, as the now voluntary card became available to residents of Greater Manchester for a 30 fee.
AP Denmark launches Mosaic software to simplify sound-deadening print production
A Danish firm is promoting the use of canvas prints to improve interior acoustics.
Diginate hooks up custom version of Designthing
Online print company Diginate has installed a custom version of Designthing, which includes contour-cut and spot varnish options.
Administrators seeking sale of NDPS
Administrators for the parent company of Nipson SAS and Nipson UK have said that they are seeking a sale of the shares of the business "as soon as possible".
Top 500 report finds industry structural change is accelerating
PrintWeek's annual Top 500 report has revealed that the structural change of the UK print industry has not only begun, but is well advanced and being rapidly accelerated by the trying economic...
Revenues down at Tangent but improvement predicted
AIM-listed direct marketing company Tangent Communications has reported a fall in turnover and profit in its half-year results, but said that there are "signs of improvement" in the business.
Serbian retail print specialist buys region's first Vutek QS3220
Serbian print specialist Taffline has bought the region's first EFI Vutek QS3220 to boost its presence in the retail sector.
Northcliffe bears the brunt of revenue decline at DMGT
Newspaper publisher Daily Mail and General Trust has reported an 8% fall in revenues and a 23% decline in pre-tax profit for the financial year, but insisted that it is "well positioned for 2010".
Simpson Group says 'no warning' of Borders' impending administration
Borders UK print and point-of-sale (PoS) supplier Simpson Group has revealed it had practically no warning of the company's plight ahead of the high-street bookseller's expected fall into...
Geoff Neal Litho boosts finishing offering following company expansion
Print and direct mail firm Geoff Neal Litho has bought a raft of new finishing equipment and expanded its site as it aims to become a "multi-platform printer".