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Johnson denies link up with Webmart for OGC
The BPIF has denied speculation that it is to partner with print manager Webmart in its bid to become part of the next generation of the Office of Government Commerce's (OGC) print framework.
Axed print staff facing prospect of 'long-term unemployment'
Staff made redundant within the industry are in danger of falling into "long-term unemployment" with production staff proving especially difficult to place, according to print recruitment firm...
Paramount Print Group takes on Qualitech print arm
A sale of the print business of Qualitech to fellow Manchester printer Paramount Print Group has been completed, however the graphic design arm has not been included in the sale.
Konica Minolta opens ihub facility to serve North West
Konica Minolta has opened up a new ihub facility in Warrington that will offer customers the chance to test the manufacturer's range of bizhub Pro production printers.
McKenzie Clark ups sales and service staff to boost business
Large-format digital printer McKenzie Clark has completed a recruitment drive to bolster its sales, customer service, installation, project management and sector expertise.
Sun set to launch specialist substrate flatbed printer
Russian wide-format manufacturer Sun will launch its first dedicated flatbed UV-cured machine later this year, which is optimised for heavy and thick substrates.
Drytac invests in coatings and laminating manufacturing capacity
Laminating and coating specialist Drytac has boosted both its core processes through an acquisition and equipment upgrade.
Ward Knowles Manchester sold to site's landlord
The Manchester arm of Ward Knowles has been sold to a newly formed company, believed to be run by the company's landlord.
Company administrations 2009
Below is an abridged non-exhaustive list of print and finishing companies that have gone into administration or have been liquidated this year.
Reader's Digest to file for Chapter 11
Reader's Digest Association (RDA) has said it will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as part of a financial restructuring plan that includes a $1.6bn (967m) debt-for-equity swap.
BGP snaps up former Prinovis Liverpool UK sales director Ross Borton
Web offset giant BGP has hired the former UK sales director of Prinovis Liverpool as a sales director.
W Williams & Son Printers expands digital offering on 150th anniversary
W Williams & Son Printers has celebrated its 150th anniversary with the purchase of two Xerox digital presses, in a bid to improve efficiency at the high-street printer.
New look Quebecor World posts $59.5m Q2 loss in first results since exiting Chapter 11
World Color Press, formerly Quebecor World, has announced its first results since exiting Chapter 11 last month.
Lord Mandelson tells CWU to 'wake up' over strike action
Business Secretary Lord Mandelson has told the Communication Workers Union (CWU) to "wake up" in order to stave off a further decline in the services of Royal Mail.
The Bigger Printing Company sets sights on growth following rebrand
The Bigger Printing Company is aiming to grow its core business in Cheltenham and Gloucestershire after rebranding from its previous name, Grafix Direct.