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Bloomsbury, the UK publisher of the Harry Potter books, has printed the paperback editions of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix on part-recycled paper, a first for a UK book publisher.

DaimlerChrysler Services has hired Prontaprint, Milton Keynes to produce its human resource and marketing material.

Leicestershire-based large-format specialist Data Image has increased its print capacity by 50-60% after installing a Vutek PressVu, its first flatbed UV curing ink-jet press.

Electronic Solutions is repositioning and rebranding in response to changes in the market and parent agency BBDO.

Exponential-e has created a high-speed ad delivery internet connection that is to replace ISDN and WAM!NET at News Stream.

The All-Party Parliamentary Print Group is to host its annual event for the printing industry at the House of Lords on 13 September.

Consumables dealer GOP has announced ambitious plans to double its turnover by 2006 and expand its national sales network.

MIS supplier Imprint Business Systems has developed a new tool to monitor and control waste throughout production.

Multisets is set to become the first UK owner of Screens new digital Truepress 344, which debuted at Drupa.

Traffic using the Newspaper Societys advertising delivery service Adfast has increased over 100% this year.

Andrew Pindar has started legal proceedings to recall a 500,000 loan he made to sailor Tracy Edwards.

Pira International has confirmed its move to a new location, less than a mile from its present site in Randalls Road, Leatherhead.

Qualitech Group has invested 2m in its print division in a bid to up capacity by 50%.

Rentokil Initial has renewed its deal with print management firm Adare Carwin.

More than half of printers believe computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) is irrelevant or dont understand the concept, according to US firm TrendWatch Graphic Arts.