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Reader Reaction: Have you seen signs that the recession has come to an end?
With some analysts claiming the recession is over, we ask whether you have noticed an upturn
Colourstream completes 1.7m spend with finishing kit spree and Speedmaster buy
Colourstream has boosted its productivity by 40% with the installation of a Speedmaster XL 75-10-P as part of a 1.7m investment that also included a Stahlfolder KH 82 and a ST300 saddlestitcher.
German rivals voice concerns over Heidelberg's 'government bailout'
Press manufacturers KBA and Manroland have both voiced concern over a state bailout that is to be handed to rival Heidelberg, reported to total 850m euros (720m).
'Fit notes' to be introduced under government plans
Radical changes to the way employees are certified too unwell to work, which could see the introduction of a 'fit note', are being considered by the government.
Solutions takes first overseas orders off the back of exchange rate changes
Reflections subsidiary Solutions has said a weak exchange rate for the pound has benefited exports of its water-based adhesive.
UK finishing firms help South African labelling company with Opal install
Two UK finishing firms have teamed up to provide kit to a labelling company in South Africa, helping apple farmers in the country to retain a lucrative contract with supermarket giant Tesco.
Polar launches new kit at open-house event
Finishing equipment manufacturer Polar has launched a raft of equipment at this year's Label Days event in Germany.
Platinum Print invests in Perfecta 92HTV guillotine
Platinum Print has invested in a Perfecta 92HTV guillotine supplied by Graphic Arts Equipment.
CBI casts doubt on optimistic GDP growth forcasts
The CBI has thrown cold water on projections that the UK has already come out of recession, claiming the economy would not recover until next year.
Fleet Litho and True Colours to be liquidated following contract loss
Fleet Litho and True Colours are expected to be placed into voluntary liquidation at a meeting of creditors next week, after True Colours lost a major contract and its staff refused a voluntary 10%...
GMC boosts team after year of growth
Personalisation software provider GMC Software Technology has added four members of staff to its team after experiencing growth of 42% last year.
Technique Group's MIS becomes JDF certified
Software supplier Technique Group's core Management Information System (MIS) has become JDF-certified by the CIP4 organisation.
Screen launches 4,800dpi flexo platesetter
Screen has launched the PlateRite FX870II, which it claimed is the world's first flexo platesetter to offer a maximum resolution of 4,800dpi as a standard feature.
Northern Rock signs over print handling to Xerox
Northern Rock has outsourced its print needs to Xerox Global Services in a deal that claims to reduce the company's spend by a quarter.
Charlton Athletic gives two-season printing contract to Bishops Printers
Charlton Athletic has awarded the contract to print its home matchday programmes to Portsmouth-based Bishops Printers.