News

MY Cartons is to shut its Crown Point site in Leeds with the likely loss of more than 100 jobs.

The first phase of a feasibility study into the construction of a recycled paper mill in Ireland began this month.

A Leeds press dealer has won an unprecedented ruling that a verbal agreement made over the telephone overruled small print in a contract.

Harmsworth Quays non-smudge flexo printing is the focus of a new advertising campaign for Associated Newspapers flagship <i>Daily Mail</i>.

The National Printing Skills Centre (NPSC) in Leicester has celebrated its 10th anniversary with the opening of a 500,000 digital print department.

Quebecor World and Amicus GPM Sector officials held constructive talks last week over proposals for more than 300 job cuts at its Corby plant.

The Hub (London) was responsible for helping light up the London skyline this Christmas.

Talisman Print Services has broken into the B1 market and added design to its services by acquiring a 50% stake of Limehouse-based printer The Colour Works.

Bretton Communications Group is no longer trading after the 3m sale of print arm Frank Peters was completed.

US firm Schawk has continued its consolidation of the global pre-press market with the acquisition of Seven Worldwide.

PrintWeek would like to thank all its readers and advertisers for their generous and loyal support during 2004.

Large-format printer manufacturer Nur has received new investment and changed some of its board of directors.

The Direct Marketing Association (DMA) and the BPIF have linked up to promote best practice in direct mail.

Packaging firm Parkside Performance Films is to close with the loss of around 400 jobs after a "controlled winding-down" began last Friday.

Keith Gilchrist has become the second high profile figure in packaging to announce his retirement this year, stepping down from his roles at Chesapeake and Field Group.