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Kinyo has launched two printing blankets based on a new compressible layer technology which lengthens lifespan by a fifth.

Communisis Gateshead, the print groups loss-making labels division, is to close in mid-December with the loss of all 144 jobs.

College Hill Press (CHP) has merged with Sussex printer Ashmore Press to create a 40-strong workforce with a turnover of 4-5m.

Esko-Graphics and Scitex Vision have signed a deal on pre-press workflow.

Envelope manufacturer Bong UK has installed a DuPont Cyrel Fast flexo platemaking system to provide a faster, more efficient and more environmentally friendly plate production.

Andy Eakins is back at Hermstedt acting as UK country manager.

Viva Technology is to introduce its network publishing server and content management products to the UK market at ECMOD2004 next week.

Adobe has announced the latest version of its PDF software, Acrobat, along with plans to include it in its Creative Suite software package. Acrobat 7.0 has been enhanced to offer what the firm...

Personalisation specialist Lorien Unique is to expand its workforce by a quarter ahead of a move to new premises and a major investment in finishing kit.

Newcastle-based digital house Pre-Press Digital (PPD) is to install a second Encad NovaJet 1000i in the next month.

Glasgow-based commercial printer Hill & Hay has invested in its first Heidelberg kit with a Stahlfolder KH66.

Dave Checkley has retired from Friedheim International after a lifetime in the print industry. Its still an exciting industry to work in and I will miss all of the good friends I have made over the...

Gomer Press, the Welsh printer and publisher, has installed a Wohlenberg Golf perfect binder at its new factory in Llandysul, Ceredigion.

European paper manufacturers have been warned that demand is expected to fall in early 2005, and that the industry will continue to be affected by new capacity in China next year.

Italian paper manufacturer Favinis Meerssen mill has gained Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification, the second mill in the group to achieve the accreditation.