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Recovered paper exports out of Europe leap 21.2%
Levels of export of recovered paper outside of Europe have risen more than a fifth in 2008, according to CEPI.
Manroland GB sponsors Lewis Hamilton's "Apprentice" Alfie Brown
Manroland GB has done its bit to promote the future of young UK racing talent after putting the company's name to Alfie Brown, an eight-year-old racing prodigy.
Planet Media buy to double consumables turnover for printMAX
Reseller printMAX has said the completion of its acquisition of Planet Media's consumables division should help double the turnover of its own consumables arm.
Wellprint bought by management team despite earlier claims
Failed specialist printer Wellprint has been sold to a management team, less than a week after one of its directors said there were no plans to do so.
Arthur W Clowes administrator says sale expected
The administrator for packaging printer Arthur W Clowes has said it is hopeful a sale of the business will go through.
Printing.com predicts growth following AGM
Printing.com has targeted further expansion in the coming months, with chief executive Tony Rafferty saying that he expects to sign up another 60 bolt-on franchises by the end of the current financial...
HarperCollins turns to Butler Tanner & Dennis for fast production of Michael Jackson book
Butler Tanner & Dennis has completed an initial 100,000 print run of Michael Jackson Legend Hero Icon: A Tribute to the King of Pop, for publisher HarperCollins.
Benson Group invests in second XL 105
Benson Group has bought a second six-colour Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 105 with coating unit, two years after buying its first.
Phoenix quadruples finishing speed with Morgana spend
Printer Phoenix Colour has more than quadrupled the speed of its finishing department with a new machine from Morgana.
3D digital displays to become part of the media mix by 2012 says Futuresource Consulting report
3D is set to become an established part of the digital out of home (DOOH) market by 2012 and to become a significant part of the display market by 2015 according to research from Futuresource...
Export boost for Renz suggests 'green shoots' of recovery
Finishing equipment manufacturer Renz said it has begun to see the "green shoots of recovery".
Fear of germs increases enquiries for Biocote
Increased public awareness of bacterial contamination has led to an increase in enquiries in hygienic coatings, according to hygiene coatings specialists Biocote.
Gartner reports on threats and opportunities offered by e-paper
E-paper's use is increasing due to its paper-like properties of portability, flexibility and legibility, but it still has disadvantages to overcome before its adoption will become widespread,...
Canon adds latest PlanetPress Suite to variable data portfolio
Canon has expanded its personalisation software offering by incorporating the latest version of PlanetPress Suite to its variable data portfolio.
EDM Group wins NHS file conversion contract
EDM Group has been awarded a contract by Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust to convert 1.9m patient records, comprising of about 72m pages, from paper to digital files.