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Donnelley-Astron deal completes
US-based print giant RR Donnelleys 520m acquisition of Astron completed on 21 June. The worlds largest printer won the race to buy the UK-based document process outsourcer in the spring (PrintWeek, 21...
Scotland in Fort William talks
Representatives from the Scottish Executive and Scottish Development Agencies including deputy first minister and enterprise minister Jim Wallace, met with ArjoWiggins to discuss the future of its...
PPA credit win strengthening for Colourbyte
Colourbyte has gained PPA proof4press accreditation for Epson printers driven by the Oris ColorTuner RIP.
HH recruits in advance of bright year
Print management firm HH Associates has made a raft of appointments as it forecasts a bright year ahead.
Euro pulp makers eye Latin America
European pulp suppliers are exploring long-term options for a wholesale shift in production to Latin America as they aim to reduce costs and increase productivity.
Colourbyte wins further proof4press approval
Colourbyte has gained PPA proof4press accreditation for Epson printers driven by the Oris ColorTuner RIP.
M-real says UK union action unlikely
M-real has responded to Amicus plans to look at UK action in support of the Finnish paper workers.
Profits boost for James Cropper
Speciality papermaker James Cropper has posted improved end of year results with pre-tax profits rocketing up by 126%.
Seigwerk to buy Sicpa packaging ink wing
Siegwerk Group has signed a deal to buy the packaging ink division of Sicpa Holding for 130m (200m).
Digital production of NYT starts in London
Ocs Digital Newspaper Network (DNN) has scooped its biggest customer yet with the start of digital production of <i>The New York Times</i> in London.
Amicus considers action in support of Finns
Amicus is to hold talks with union representatives at Finnish-owned paper companies in the UK, over industrial action in support of Finnish paper workers.
US and Canadian unions support Finnish mill strikers
Support for the Finnish Paperworkers Union is spreading, with workers at Finnish-owned mills in the US and Canada involved in demonstrations.
Meeting planned to discuss Fort William closure
Representatives from the Scottish Executive and Scottish Development Agencies are to meet with management of ArjoWiggins to discuss the possible closure of its Fort William plant.
Fledgling firm launches new platesetter
A fledgling German firm has launched a new platesetter to give B2 and B3 printers a foothold in metal CTP.
Guardian to move to Berliner in autumn
The Guardian is to complete its 62m switch to the mid-size Berliner format this autumn, with The Observer to follow in the New Year, its publisher has confirmed.