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Holmen posts drop in profits
Swedish newsprint and magazine paper producer Holmen has reported a decline in both turnover and operating profits, citing low price levels as the main cause.
Digitex gets backstage press
Bespoke fabrics printing firm Digitex is to take delivery of the countrys first Mimaki TX3 after setting up a new division devoted to producing theatre and television sets and backcloths.
RSR appointed used dealer for Platinum setter
HighWater has appointed Repro Sales & Repairs (RSR) as its approved dealer for used Platinum platesetters.
X-rite launches IntelliPass auto keys calculator
X-rite has launched IntelliPass, a product that automatically calculates press ink key pre-sets from pre-press data.
Ivanhoe premieres Fujis Segundo FM screening
Ivanhoe has been revealed as the UKs first user of Fujis Segundo FM screening.
Bodoni Pantone prize on offer
Pantones UK agent for its Printer Accreditation Program, Bodoni Systems, is offering one <i>PrintWeek</i> reader the chance to be among the first 20 printers to gain provisional accreditation this...
Polestar issues ultimatum at Leeds Direct site
Polestar has proposed the closure of its Direct Leeds operation, immediately launching into a 30-day consultation process with the GPMU and staff.
Upex grows its foreign appeal via exhibitions
Upex is launching its new Upex Village concept at the Gulf Print exhibition in Dubai in September and has, for the first time, secured an official area at Northprint 2005.
Skanem targets European takeovers to raise sales
Norwegian-based self-adhesive label producer Skanem is on the lookout for European acquisitions, which will be led by new business development director, Ken Forster.
Papermarc Merton up for sale
A buyer is currently being sought for Papermarc Merton Packaging, while Papermarcs mill business will close.
Buzwell avoids a wind-up call by ExecsOnline
The Buzwell Group has staved off a winding-up petition against two of its companies at the 11th hour, while the future of two subsidiaries remains in doubt (PrintWeek, 19 August).
Mitsubishi teams with Esko-Graphics on pre-press
Mitsubishi will be unveiling its new pre-press partner, Esko-Graphics (E-G), at an open day on 16 September.
GPMU, CPI strive to avert strike
GPMU representatives and Confederation of Paper Industry (CPI) officials were set to meet in a last ditch attempt to prevent industrial action.
PPA gets boost to keep smaller mags on shelf
The Periodical Publishers Association has had a boost in its battle to save hundreds of smaller magazines from closure.
Lithrone order, in-house repro for Print Room
Print Room has rounded off a 500,000 investment with a new Komori Lithrone L526 and the purchase of Hudson Marketings repro division.