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Blackburns print arm closed after failure to find buyer
The printing arm of Blackburns has been closed after administrators KPMG were unable to find a buyer.
Baird Group exits print with sale of Thanet Press
The Baird Group, headed up by former BPIF president Roy Bailie, has ended its interests in the printing industry following the sale of Thanet Press.
Reprographic Warehouse appoints new senior staff
The Reprographic Warehouse, the London-based company bought by American Reprographics Company in October last year, has announced new sales director Denis Delaney and sales manager Kevin Hayden.
Wolfgang Harles passes away age 61
Wolfgang Harles, the former Haymarket group production manager, has died aged 61 after a long illness.
RSDB announces drop in profits
European print giant RSDB, the owner of Roto Smeets, has announced a pre-tax profit drop of 4.8m euro (4.5m) to 1.27m euro and warned that its results will be negative for the coming year.
Adare wins print and mailing contract with HML
Print management company Adare has won a contract to handle print and mailing for finance provider Homeloan Management Limited (HML).
Skilled temporary workers in demand, says JPL
A need to "get jobs out the door" has led to an increased demand for temporary skilled workers at print recruitment company JPL Group, according to managing director Mark Lennard.
Oc unveils 30in digital web press
Oc has thrown its hat into the 30in inkjet arena with its new JetStream 2800, targeted at full-colour book and newspaper production.
Hammond and Walker complete Heronsgate acquisition
Lee Hammond and Kevin Walker have completed the acquisition of failed printer Heronsgate re-employing half of its workforce and rebranding the company as Full Spectrum Print Media.
Lab247 installs Heidelberg Suprasetter 102P
Lab247 has boosted its capacity after it installed a Heidelberg Suprasetter 102P running founder rip and workflow using Fuji Pro T processless plates.
Totally Dynamic goes green with HP Designjet L65500
Vehicle wrapping company Totally Dynamic has reinforced its green credentials and secured several new fleet contracts after picking up the UK's first HP Designjet L65500.
Creative Print & Design 'frustrated' by sale delay
The administrator for Welsh printer T Harding and Son, which traded as Creative Print and Design (CP&D), has said that he is ready to sign over the company, as soon as the Welsh Assembly Government...
Heidelberg simplifies services with new UK phone number
Heidelberg is to centralise its telephone support service with the launch of a new nationwide phone number.
Iceberg folds with a loss of 13 jobs
Print management company Iceberg Marketing has closed its doors with the loss of 13 jobs following failed negotiations to sell part of the liquidation-hit business.
Fair treatment of suppliers is key to surviving recession, CIPS claims
Two procurement industry bodies have stressed that ethical and sustainable buyer-supplier relationships are key to healthy supply chains in the recession.