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UK banks cutting direct mail spend
There has been a major reduction in direct mail spend by UK banks, according to a report from the Direct Mail Information Service (DMIS).
Stribs guide to aid Rolands pricing of used
MAN Rolands Used Machinery Direct has launched a new used-kit pricing reference it has dubbed Stribs guide.
Print alive and well, thanks, finds forum
A panel of eminent names in print and publishing asserted that print was holding up well against other media at the annual Summer Forum at Londons Stationers Hall this week.
Wyndeham sober on rising margins
Wyndeham has posted year-end results that show margins rising across the business, but has warned about the adverse effects of increases in energy costs.
BPIF broadens remit of finance product
The BPIF is adding a mergers and acquisitions (M&A) initiative to its new BPIF Finance offering.
Ex-Vertis man Prince goes in for Symbiosis
Former Vertis sales director Craig Prince has bought marketing and print services firm Symbiosis Group.
Polestar plays down proposal for Purnell MBO
A proposed management buy-out at Polestar Purnell has been mounted by a shift manager, according to the plants managing director Alan Fraser.
Johnston scoops Score Press
Johnston Press is set to acquire three print sites and 45 local newspapers as part of a 155m deal to buy Scottish newspaper publisher Score Press.
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.