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BAPC provides training boost
The BAPC has helped the first three individuals attain new qualifications via its free training programme, which it launched last year.
News International shows site to planners
News Internationals plans for its 12-press site at Waltham Cross took a step closer to gaining planning approval yesterday when local councillors visited Knowsley.
Johnston invests in Peterborough upgrade
Johnston Press is to upgrade its Peterborough plant to print full-colour with a new Ferag mailroom and extra towers for its Goss Universal 70 press.
Communisis wins Co-op extension
The Co-operative Bank has renewed its contract with Communisis to provide credit books and cheque books.
First Publica-Rollstream goes to St Ives
St Ives is adding cutting-edge binding technology to its web divisions firepower, buying the UKs first Publica-Rollstream the high-speed perfect binding collaboration between Kolbus and Ferag.
The Print Factory wins Tussauds print management tender
Tussauds Group (TTG) has awarded a two-year contract to The Print Factory (TPF) to cover print, direct mail, storage and distribution.
Gordon Press MBO team plan to double capacity
The Gordon Press has been bought in a management buyout, with plans to expand the business over the next two years.
Xerox results reveal mixed fortunes
Xerox reported a slight rise in income driven by increasing demand for colour in the office, but despite a rise in colour sales its production business was flat, hit by a decline in black and white...
Tullis adds to Trucard and aims for FSC rating
Tullis Russell has added a recycled product to its Trucard range, and is aiming for the range to be Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified by the end of 2005.
Friedheim relaunches folder school
Friedheim International is relaunching its MBO Folding School following an absence of six years.
Freesheet FT rival set to be printed outside London
A new business freesheet for London commuters that will rival the <i>Financial Times</i> is likely to be printed outside the capital, according to sources.
Creo unveils B2 platesetter
Creo has launched a new B2 platesetter, the Magnus 400, which replaces the Lotem 400.
Best Cover UV buys Speedmaster for coating
A start-up firm is set to take the UKs first Heidelberg Speedmaster CD 102 configured as a dedicated coater.
Northcliffe gets go ahead for Elsham Wold
Northcliffe Newspapers has got the green light to build its 50m print plant at Elsham Wold in North Lincolnshire.
Purnell staff vote to accept closure
Polestar is set for a major reshuffle of its print roster after Purnells 400 staff voted in favour of closure plans agreed last week with Amicus GPMS.