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Company insolvencies leap 56%, figures show
The number of companies failing in the first quarter of 2009 rose 56% year-on-year, according to figures released by the Insolvency Service today.
Screen adds fabric printing capability and extra colours to Truepress Jet2500UV
Screen has extended the capabilities of its Truepress Jet2500UV with additional colours, including white, and extended the range of applications it can support to include fabric.
Frip Finishing 'improves workflow' after merger with sister company
Frip Finishing said it has been able to handle work more effectively following the merger of two of its companies into one site.
Spenaprint take UK's first HP Scitex FB7500
Spenaprint, the company that emerged from the collapse of NSL, has set its sights on developing its product offering and growing its client base after investing in two HP digital machines.
Updated EskoArtwork ArtiosCad extends PoS power with 'curved creases' feature
EskoArtwork has released a new version of its ArtiosCad package, which it claims will revolutionise the 3D packaging and PoS design.
Small explosion at St Ives Edenbridge
St Ives Edenbridge in Kent was hit by an explosion on one of its two web presses last week.
Suppliers struggling to extend payment terms, report reveals
Suppliers cannot sustain further lengthening of payment terms due to pressures on cash flow and a scarcity of traditional credit, according to a report by Demica.
Catalent extends pharmaceutical options with 10-colour KBA investment
Catalent Pharma Solutions has boosted its expansion into the UK and European market by investing in a 10-colour KBA press for its printed components business.
Agfa posts pre-tax profit despite drop in sales
Agfa has recorded a profitable start to the year, despite a 12.1% fall in sales, after posting a first-quarter pre-tax profit of 7m euro (6.3m) - although down more than 50% on last year's 15m euro...
Reflections launches 'fabric' substrate
Trade finisher Reflections has launched a substrate that features a card base with a textured laminated surface that, according to the company, looks and feels like fabric.
ICS supplier urges UK printers to follow in Quebecor's soft-proofing footsteps
Targetcolour managing director Niall Coady has urged UK printers to follow in the footsteps of Quebecor World after the US print giant signed an extended three-year contract for Integrated Colour...
PrintMediaPartners seeks distributors for CTP Optotec range
PrintMediaPartners in Manchester is looking for distributors to help with the roll-out of its programme to bring CTP Optotec products to the UK.
Alwan chooses India's Cadgraf Digitals to distribute colour software
Alwan Color Expertise has signed up Cadgraf Digitals to distribute its CMYK Optimizer and PDF Standardizer software in India.
Affinity Connected bought in pre-pack by director's father
Print manager Affinity Connected has been bought out of administration by a company owned by the director's father, Lord Evans of Watford.
BPIF announces appointments to lead training initiatives
The BPIF has appointed Kathy Woodward as executive chairman and Kay Smith as director of change development to transform the way it delivers training.