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Print buyers welcome BPIF carbon calculator
Eco-focused print buyers have welcomed a print industry carbon calculator as a way to simplify and promote environmental best practice.
CEPI to examine effect of transport on carbon footprint
The Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI) has organised a workshop to discuss the contributions of transport to a company's carbon footprint.
Adverset moves into large-format with Mimaki press
Adverset Media Solutions has moved into the digital and large-format market after it installed a new Mimaki CJV30-160 press as part of an 80,000 investment.
Unite to meet with CUP bosses to discuss job cuts
Unite is to meet with the management of Cambridge University Press (CUP) on 23 March following its appeal to CUP's governing body opposing plans to cut more than 150 jobs.
Unemployment breaks 2m mark amid calls for temporary wage subsidies
UK unemployment has breached the 2m mark for the first time in 12 years, according to figures released by the Office of National Statistics.
Yorkshire Trade Binders increases capacity by 60%
Yorkshire Trade Binders has increased its folding capacity by 60% after it acquired an MBO B30 folder from Grafitec for an undisclosed sum.
X-Rite announces $118m loss for 2008
Colour specialist X-Rite announced its Q4 and full year results today, posting a net loss of $64.7m (46.6m) for the final three months of 2008 and a loss of $117.8m for the year.
Brightsource picks TNT for major charity mailings contract
TNT has signed a contract with Brightsource to handle charity mailings from the company, which sends out one in seven of all UK fundraising mailings.
Online advertising to overtake newspaper, says AA
Advertisers will spend more online than in newspapers by the end of the year, according to the Advertising Association (AA).
Dsicmm claims 2,400% ROI for school campaign
Dsicmm has claimed a 2,400% return on investment for Essex-based Felsted School after producing 1,500 personalised coffee table memoirs, designed by a former pupil.
In-flight mag sector is thriving, say publishers
The in-flight magazine sector is in rude health and is driving UK print volumes, despite airlines announcing reviews to titles, said leading customer publishers.
Oc targets environmental scheme at long-term contract companies
Oc UK has launched a new service aiming to minimise the environmental impact of its business by focusing on energy consumption.
Haymarket suspends publication of Printing World
PrintWeek publisher Haymarket Business Media Group is to "suspend publication of Printing World as a standalone title" with immediate effect.
Citron launches DM campaign
Car manufacturer Citron is launching a direct marketing campaign to promote its C3 Picasso MPV.
Increased redundancy pay plans get initial backing from MPs
A Bill to increase statutory redundancy pay has been given a second reading after receiving the backing of 185 MPs.