News

PaperlinX has reported mixed results with sales increasing and pre-tax profits falling, while its paper merchanting business benefited from the Buhrmann division acquisition (PrintWeek, 26 June 2003).

Fraudsters are targeting printers with an identity theft scam.

Pyramid Press has rounded off almost 5m of investment over the past 18 months with a move to new premises and the installation of its first B1 press.

Daventry-based Multi Labels has invested in a 10-user Shuttleworth Label System as part of its on-going expansion drive.

Quark has announced the release of Quark Publishing System (QPS) 3 Classic Edition, its latest development in editorial workflows.

Heidelberg is to offer a look back to the future at its annual open house events, where some of the companys latest technology will be on display.

Chars Display has installed a large-format Thieme 5060 four-colour automatic UV screen printing press.

Polestar has proposed the closure of Polestar Direct Leeds and launched a 30-day consultation process with the GPMU and staff.

Blackburns has confirmed that Gurdev Singh has stepped down from the firm but declined to comment over rumours that Singhs departure followed an offer to buy the company.

Printers caught up in Junes postal voting fiasco have been vindicated by a report urging the government to scrap all postal ballots.

Webmart has benefited from the demise of Polestar East Kilbride with the addition of new staff, and plans to embrace the financial sector in its service offerings.

Duraweld has revealed it is working with the University of Hull on a research project that it claims will revolutionise stationery, packaging and presentation print.

B&P Lightbrigade has relaunched its trade printing service under the Tradebrigade brand.

Agfa's sale of its consumer arm demonstrates its commitment to digital. But Andrew Tribute debates whether it can develop sufficient intellectual property to hold its own in the market.

GPMU general secretary Tony Dubbins has refuted claims that the union made a deficit last year, or that its contributions to the Labour Party were declining.