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Prinovis Liverpool teams with Ferag to test 'leap forward' in polybagging technology
Magazine printer Prinovis Liverpool is helping finishing equipment manufacturer Ferag to develop the latest in its polybagging technology.

Toms to take Southernprint helm as Barnett leaves for BGP
Southernprint has promoted Paul Toms to managing director, but one of his first tasks will be to find a replacement for highly regarded customer service director Daniel Barnett who is leaving to join...

Amoros joins CRP as European business manager
Print and packaging group CRP has appointed Patrick Amoros to the newly created role of European business development manager.

Nipson shares suspended ahead of administration
Nipson Digital Printing Systems (NDPS) is destined for administration after its major shareholders failed to reach an agreement that would enable it to secure adequate future funding.

ProPrint puts APP in the hotseat during live global webcast
APP took questions from across the globe this morning as ProPrint hosted a live webcast entitled 'Can the Indonesian pulp and paper industry be sustainable?'.

Printers defend councils over 'postcode lottery' pay claims
Printers have defended local authorities, following a report that claimed companies dealing with councils faced a "postcode lottery" over payment times.
Andesign boosts environmental options with Seiko II ColorPainter V-64S
Wide-format printer Andesign has invested in a Seiko II ColorPainter V-64S due, in part, to its environmental credentials.

OFT to launch enquiry into insolvency practitioners' fees
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is to launch a market study into corporate insolvency amid criticism of the high fees charged by insolvency practitioners administering over a corporate bankruptcy.

Bluetree Design & Print boosts personalisation capacity with HP Scitex FB7500
Bluetree Design & Print has moved to expand its personalisation offering and compete for new clients after investing in a HP Scitex FB7500 flatbed printer complete with SmartStream Designer.

Graphic Republik targets packaging printers with Star Proof deal
Graphic Republik has signed a European distribution agreement with Star Proof developer ISI Graphic System that will result in it offering ISI's dot-proofing software with the Epson Stylus Pro WT7900.

Dims! picks up fifth JDF interoperability certificate
Software developer Dims! has picked up its fifth certification for JDF interoperability from the Printing Industries of America (PIA), which is the testing body of the CIP4.
OTM wins voucher book contract for travel company Kuoni
OTM has been awarded the contract to produce personalised ticket and voucher books for the UK arm of travel specialist Kuoni.

5m granted for inkjet research
A consortium of inkjet manufacturers, in association with Cambridge University, has been awarded a 5m grant for research to help bring advanced inkjet applications closer to a commercial reality.

Kama increases UK presence with sales director appointment
German finishing equipment manufacturer Kama has increased its presence in the UK with the appointment of John Harrison as UK and Ireland sales director.

Communisis renews 10m debt facility and targets upturn
Communisis has renewed a 10m loan facility with KBC Bank as it gears up to take advantage of an anticipated improvement in market activity during 2010.