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Kodak records revenue drop, but Stream press on track for launch in early 2010
Kodak's Graphics Communications Group (GCG) has performed the best of all the company's divisions in the group's first-quarter results for 2009, despite drops in sales across the board.
Longridge overhauls press and pre-press kit with Heidelberg package
Longridge Print is hoping to do "a lot more work for a lot more people" after revamping its press and pre-press operation with an investment package from Heidelberg.
UK keeps 48-hour week opt-out status after talks with EU fail
The UK government has successfully resisted EU calls for an end to the opt-out of the 48-hour working week after failing to reach an agreement ahead of this month's deadline.
Screenprint Plus bought out of administration by director's new company
Screenprint Plus, a division of the SPP Group, has been bought out of administration by former director Ian McCreadie's new company Rencourt.
Equality Bill would be 'major step forward' for industry, says Unite
Unite has said the government's newly proposed Equality Bill is a "major step forward" on a number of fronts for the print industry.
Tuflex acquires Rotomec and Titan for its unit in Vadodara
Tuflex India, a division of Parry Enterprises India and part of century old Chennai-based Murugappa group of companies, has diversified into the flexible packaging arena.
Durst wins Nordic Swan award for Rho Roll Ink
Durst is claiming a first after its Rho Roll Ink gained the coveted Nordic Swan Ecolabel.
BCQ Print buys Horizon stitchliner to handle PoD work from bank
BCQ Print has invested in a Horizon stitchliner from supplier Graphic Arts Equipment in order to handle an increase in workload, following a contract win with a major, but undisclosed, bank.
Fespa publishes results of World Wide Survey
Fespa has released the results of its World Wide Survey show the wide-format sector is poised for fresh rounds of investment over the next year.
Oc adapts ColorWave 600 for display sector
Oc is developing its ColorWave 600 wide-format printer for the graphics market.
Suprasetter buy allows Ripping Image to speed up and cut costs
Ripping Image has overhauled its pre-press department after opting for a Suprasetter 75 platesetter from Heidelberg.
Lenticular software distributor pushes 'lens-free' technology
Positive Focus, the UK distributor for lenticular software specialist HumanEyes, is promoting the lower costs of lens-free lenticular technology.
Litho Supplies records first loss in 42-year history
Litho Supplies has posted its first loss in 42 years of trading after an annus horribilis in 2008.
Printers may suffer under new equality legislation
The government's newly published Equality Bill could "disproportionately" effect SMEs in the print industry, according to recruitment consultant Mercury Search and Selection.
KBA 'well placed' to survive recession despite 77.7m pre-tax loss
KBA's UK managing director Christian Knapp has said the manufacturer is well placed to survive the recession, despite posting a pre-tax loss of 87.1m euro (77.7m) for 2008.