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Finnish stall threatens paper

UK printers are being warned of possible paper shortages and price rises, as the Finnish paper industry remains at a standstill.

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Formpro Mail Marketing born

Formpro and Mail Marketing International have merged to create a new 21m-turnover business.

Mockett exits PWC for Europa

Print, paper and packaging (PPP) corporate finance specialist Nick Mockett has joined Europa Partners.

Irish Spectator snaps up first KPG VioletNews

KPG has scored the first UK user for its VioletNews printing plate at the <i>County Down Spectator</i> in Bangor, Northern Ireland.

PPA hits out at OFT proposals for magazines

The OFTs proposals for magazine distribution has re-ignited fears that many titles could go under.

Harry Potter and the secret printer

The printing of the latest Harry Potter novel has sent <i>The Sun</i> into overdrive with two stories in as many days devoted to controversy surrounding the books production.

Trinity Mirror takes more Krause kit

Trinity Mirror has snapped up two Krause LS Jet II violet platesetters, and one is to be installed at its Oldham plant within a fortnight. The second model will be up and running by autumn at an as...

No progress in Finnish paper talks

The Finnish Forest Industries Federation (FFIF) has accused the Finnish Paperworkers Union of slowing down the negotiation process, as talks remain deadlocked.

De La Rue to pay special dividend

Security printer De La Rue is to return 70m to its shareholders, amid plans for a share consolidation.

Mackays mastermind Daniels to retire

One of the book industrys legendary characters is to retire this summer after 43 years in the business.

Print Factory snaps up McCorquodale

The Print Factory (TPF) has bought the business and assets of McCorquodale Confidential Print (MCP) in a pre-packaged deal and announced a huge raft of investment at Wace.

Polestars Algar quits to join Wyndeham Heron

Polestar Colchester managing director Jim Algar has quit to join Wyndeham Heron as operations director.

Clark and Vosper lead MBO at TJ International

TJ International has been bought in an MBO, headed by Angus Clark and Andy Vosper.

RR Donnelley raises funds to buy Astron

RR Donnelley has completed a 546m ($1bn) debt offering to fund its acquisition of Astron.