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AB Graphic unveils Extreme II
AB Graphic International has launched the Sabre Extreme II CO2 laser die-cutter in response to the rise of digital presses used in the production of labels, cartons and sleeves.
Raging Thunder secures Shell contract
Digital print firm Raging Thunder has picked up a contract from Shell to produce its business cards and stationery.
Laminator boost for Gemini
Print finishing house Gemini has increased productivity and won new business after investing in an Autobond Compact 74T thermal film laminator.
Sappi freshens up Magno line with new finish
Sappi has added a host of enhancements to its latest range of Magno Star, Magno Satin and Magno Matt Classic coated sheetfed papers, as part of a 2.4m (E3.5m) product development programme.
CEPI goes live with certification site
The Confederation of Eu-ropean Paper Industries (CEPI) has launched a web-based tool that allows users to access information on all existing forest certification schemes.
Laundry seeks support for paper recycling push
Paper recycling project The Laundry is seeking new partners such as paper collectors to expand its paper-recycling scheme into new areas of the UK, and prevent paper waste from going to landfill.
Borregaard to sell book, pulp paper division
Norwegian consumer goods and chemicals company Borregaard is selling its book paper and mechanical pulp business as part of a divestment of its non-core businesses.
CPI backs gas price enquiry
The Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) has given its support to Ofgems continuing enquiries into gas prices (PrintWeek, 30 September).
Access launches arm for publishing
Access Plus, part of the TripleArc group, has launched a division dedicated to the publishing and catalogue sectors.
Curtis signs up HR director
Curtis Fine Papers has appointed Jackie Anthony as its human resources (HR) and change director.
NHE claims biggest contract
A print management firm founded a year ago has won its biggest contract, from Royal & Sun Alliance.
Cooper Clegg prints C4 mag
Cooper Clegg has printed the glossy magazine which promotes Channel 4s Christmas TV schedule.
Polestar rewards its stars
Polestar companies Chantry and Chormoworks picked up the top awards at the groups annual staff conference and awards last week.
International Greetings to close Hatfield factory
International Greetings is to shut its Hatfield printing plant and move production to Latvia.
Croxsons in expansion drive
Croxsons Group has embarked on an expansion plan, which includes an acquisition, a new press, adding finishing and a move to new premises.