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Drytac launches liquid laminates

Coating specialist Drytac has launched two liquid laminate coatings, aimed at the outdoor and vehicle signage sectors.

Charlotte Stockting elected as trustee of Printer's Charitable Corportation

Hello! magazine publishing director Charlotte Stockting has been elected as a trustee by the Printer's Charitable Corporation (PCC)

Limetree updates finishing in 250,000 spend

B2 commercial printer Limetree Offset bought a Horizon Stitchliner from Graphic Arts Equipment as part of a 250,000 finishing kit spend.

Businesses warned over swine flu complacency

A 'cry wolf' effect surrounding swine flu could hamper businesses' ability to deal with an outbreak this autumn, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has warned.

Abbotts Creative Print set to be liquidated following site seizure

Abbotts Creative Print is expected to be liquidated following the seizure of its site by bailiffs over the weekend.

ADM takes staff from failed local printer to run new finishing arm

Mailing specialist Assembly Direct Mail (ADM) has launched a finishing division, as well as adding an ISO 9001 accreditation.

Magnet Harlequin and Maglabs chairman Patrick Bell steps down

Patrick Bell, the chairman of Magnet Harlequin and Maglabs, has stepped down from his position at both companies.

Industrial action called at Trinity despite low ballot turnout

Unite members at newspaper publisher Trinity Mirror have voted to take industrial action, short of a strike, following a nationwide ballot.

Azimuth Print moves into digital with Konica Minolta investment

Azimuth Print has made its foray into digital print and is aiming to capitalise on a growing trend towards shorter runs with an investment in a Konica Minolta bizhub Pro C6501.

Roland DG unveils VersaCamm SP-540i and SP-300i models

Roland DG has unveiled two new additions to its VersaCamm series of printer/cutter machines - the SP-540i and SP-300i.

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GMG moves to direct sales model

Colour management and proofing specialist GMG has moved to a direct business model in the UK, firing its dealer channel and appointing a number of its staff to bolster the company's sales and support...

Roland DG to launch LEC-330 30in inkjet printer/cutter

Roland DG is set to launch the latest addition to its Print&Cut range of machines with the introduction of its LEC-330 30in inkjet printer/cutter.

Survey reveals mixed view of order intake from printers

Printers have mixed views on whether the economic climate is recovering, but 48% have experienced an upturn in orders, according to a printweek.com poll.

Outdoor plays big role in growth of trade credit bartering

The use of bartering to buy up media space, particularly outdoor, has shown a dramatic increase over the past year, according to trade credit company Astus.