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Paper production on rise in Europe
European pulp and paper producers have reported another annual increase in production, with the figures for 2004 once again at record levels.
BPIF aims to double industry's profitability
A resurgent BPIF plans to grow membership so that it encompasses 80% of the industry by turnover, and also aims to help the industry double its net profitability to 6.6%.
Digital print start-up wins Welsh Assembly funds
A new digital print firm with leading edge kit for a leading edge service has won Welsh Assembly funds.
100 year old KBA still going strong at the Bolshoi
A KBA press has notched up 100 years in production, and is still in use at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow to produce posters.
Scholarship seven receive cheques
Seven young people pursuing a career in print have benefited from this years BPIF/Printers Charitable Corporation educational scholarships.
AIT creates 80k large-format bundle
Applied Image Technology has adapted a Shiraz RIP and bundled it with a low-cost large-format printer to make one of the cheapest flatbed UV inkjet printer packages available in the UK.
Thieme first for DS Smith
DS Smith Display has installed the UKs largest Thieme DataScreen CTP stencil-making system and aims to save 200,000 a year on repro services as a result.
Caslon to chair Picon
Roy Caslon has become the new chairman of Picon, the association of suppliers to the print industry.
Adare denies sale story
Adare has denied reports that it is being prepared for a sale, however a strategic review of its operations is underway, with a sale one option.
Ancient House adds to board
Ancient House Printing Group has made two appointments to its board of directors.
Astron architect voted industrys No 1
Astron chief executive David Mitchell has been named as the UK printing industrys most influential individual of the past year.
Print Academy is on drawing board
Plans for a Print Academy, an umbrella body to improve the long-term profitability and productivity of the print industry, are on the drawing board. It follows similar government-backed initiatives in...
Gray outlines ViPs advice for managers
Vision in Print chief executive Richard Gray outlined the organisations Route Map to Productivity at last weeks third annual conference.
WRAP pushes recycled mags
A new research project by the Waste Resources Action Programme (WRAP) is aiming to increase the amount of recycled paper used in magazine production.
Walking tours map out prints past in London
Print enthusiasts will soon have a new way to enjoy a day out in the capital, with the launch of walking tours on the history of typography and printing in the City of London.