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Carlsberg hands European marketing contract to Charterhouse
Charterhouse has won a pan-European contract with brewery group Carlsberg in a deal that the Hatfield-based print manager said confirmed its position in Europe.

PrintWeek environment features
In this day and age it is vital that businesses know their way around environmental issues. Below is a list of PrintWeek features that can help you raise the green agenda for everyone in your...
image2output reaches out to print buyers with GMG Rapidcheck price cut
image2output is making the GMG Rapidcheck software available as a standalone product for 395 in a bid to entice smaller print shops and print buyers into adopting colour standard verification...
Miter Press boss blames downturn for closure
North London printer Miter Press has closed its doors, blaming the current economic climate.
Dominion Screen & Digital Print tackles large format market with Inca Onset S20
Dominion Screen & Digital Print is targeting new markets after taking a "quantum leap", investing in an Inca Onset S20 UV flatbed printer.

Allsignsgroup named in The Sunday TImes' best green companies list
A London-based signage manufacturer, Allsignsgroup, made it into The Sunday Times' Green List - the UK national newspaper's ranking of the 60 'Best Green Companies in Britain'.

Fujifilm opens European inkjet technical training centre
Fujifilm has opened a European inkjet technical training centre in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium.

DP Lenticular cites sales up a quarter with 3D imaging in vogue
DP Lenticular reported a strong increase in sales last year, and expects the increased use of 3D in film and television to provide a boost to the use of lenticular materials for 3D printing.
Gerber Scientific launches multilingual site to expand reach
US-based signage and speciality graphic systems supplier Gerber Scientific has launched a global website to expand its global reach.
Hine Labels showcases digital and flexo pairing in open house
Rotherham-based Hine Labels and Punch Graphix, which manufactures Xeikon presses, has fted the success of its recent open house, which showcased the compatibility of digital and flexo label printing.

St Ives share price slumps after profit warning
St Ives has warned that its full year results will "fall substantially below market expectations" in a statement issued this morning, causing its share price to tumble 25%.

Forestry industry warns of damaging short-term economic policies
Business chiefs from forestry companies around the world have warned that inward-looking government policies aimed at tackling the economic crisis may do more harm than good.
Fujifilm replaces 'misleading' chemistry-free tag with 'low-chemistry' for plate ranges
Fujifilm has challenged the environmental credentials of so-called "chemistry-free" plates ahead of the commercial availability of its Brillia HD Pro-V and Brillia Pro-VN plates.

Pinewood Media Group ceases trading after administration
Print and packaging company Pinewood Media Group (PMG) has ceased to trade after the company went into administration following a drop in turnover.

German direct mail firm first to beta test Kodak Stream printheads
German direct marketing group Meiller Direct has become the first European customer to beta test Kodak's Stream printhead.