News

Warren Board has introduced a new corporate identity to reflect its strength in new business sectors.

A Kitemark scheme for printing firms has been developed by the BPIF in conjunction with the British Standards Institution (BSI).

Time Inc, the worlds biggest magazine publisher, has renewed deals worth 900m ($1.6bn) with North American print giants Quebecor World and QuadGraphics.

Lloyd James Direct Mail Services has placed its Woolwich-based litho print division into administration.

The Edward Thompson Group is in consultation with employees over the closure of its Sunderland Paper mill, which could lead to 95 job losses.

Proskills, the Sector Skills Council for the printing industry, has officially launched at a glitzy event held on the River Thames yesterday.

Print envelope and mailing company Mail Solutions has appointed BDO Stoy Hayward to lead a strategic review of the company and also issued an Information Memorandum (IM) to possible purchasers.

EPC Direct in Bristol is aiming to hit the 5m turnover mark following an investment of almost 2m in a 12-colour perfecting press and new CTP kit.

A new regime at the OFT could offer a ray of light over the controversial magazine distribution proposals.

The Adare Group is to close its commercial print and direct mail operation Pillings with the loss of 75-80 jobs.

McDonalds is to roll-out enhanced product packaging, which could benefit its current print and packaging suppliers.

Amicus GPM Sector members have voted more than two-to-one in favour of the Amicus/BPIF Partnership at Work initiative.

Manchester-based large-format digital printer Cestrian has printed the UKs largest single-piece outdoor poster.

Presstek has attributed the fall in its third quarter earnings to the steps taken to transition the business.

Blackburns has installed two Kodak Versamark digital printing systems as part of its bid to strengthen its position in personalised direct marketing.