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Imaje introduces higher res Mailjet

Ink-jet addressing machine manufacturer Imaje is to launch a twin print head version of its Mailjet Advantage product as it looks to boost business in 2005.

Nuffield picks up new Thando for extra safety

Abingdons Nuffield Press is keeping its eye on health and safety as well as productivity by upgrading its Thando pile turner.

Encapital is first to fit new high-speed Lamhanson

Trade encapsulator Encapital Finishing has invested 19,000 in the UKs first high-speed encapsulator from new supplier Lamhanson.

Sandvik orders Red Rhinos die ejection rubber

Rugby-based materials supplier Sandvik Saxon has added to its die-cutting range with a new die ejection rubber suitable for both cutting and creasing dies.

EH gives contract to six firms

English Heritage (EH) has handed six printers the contract to produce 300 tonnes of print a year following a gruelling tender process.

Delphax boost to S&O output

Security printer Smith & Ouzman has increased its digital capacity by 80% with a 300,000 investment in a Delphax CR1300 digital web press.

Target Direct Print joins Cello group

Print management firm Target Direct Print has joined the marketing group Cello after it bought its parent company, Target Direct Marketing (TDM).

Leipa mill looks to gravure products

Leipa Georg Leinfelders Schwedt mill has announced its intention to produce rotogravure papers, and also revealed plans for a new power plant at its manufacturing site in Germany.

De La Rue moves to simplify structure

De La Rues fresh chairman and chief executive have wasted no time in making their mark on the group, and have announced a significant restructuring along with its interim results.

IP3 debates print issues

Training, performance issues and the pricing of books in supermarkets were the main topics of conversation at yesterday's House of Commons Question Time debate, organised by the Institute of Paper,...

CEPI launches online certification guide

The Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI) has launched a web-based tool that allows users to access information on all existing forest certification schemes.

Flexpress gains grant for role in graduate plan

Print, design and copy firm Flexpress has won a 67,000 grant from the Department of Trade and Industry as part of a graduate scheme.

Map mulls MoDo-McNaughton merger

Map Merchant Group is considering merging MoDo Merchants into sister distributor James McNaughton in a major restructuring move.

New Jarrold picks KBA for 64pp refit

New Jarrold Printing has confirmed that it will take the UKs first 64pp KBA webs as part of its 40m reinvention.

BASF/ANI begin integration

BASF Printing Systems and ANI Printing Inks are set to begin their merger after the 473m acquisition of both companies completed yesterday.