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Xaar returns to profit and enters new market
Ink-jet technology firm Xaar has reported a strong second quarter, with sales for the first six months of 2004 expected to top 16m - a year-on-year rise of more than 2.5m.
Government recognises RDAs ignore print
Hopes for better government funding for the print industry have been raised by a select committee report published last week.
Print slot query over NatMags weekly
NatMags expected launch of a new womens weekly title is likely to pose some interesting production issues for the publisher.
Williams Lea wins Microsoft PM deal
Williams Lea has been awarded a multi-million pound ongoing print management contract by computer software giant Microsoft.
Administrators near JCM result
Negotiations for the sale of Liverpool-based JCM Print Services remain ongoing and are at a very delicate stage, according to the administrators of the company.
SPP orders new Goss towers
Scottish Provincial Press (SPP) has announced an 1m investment in a new Goss colour tower that will increase its printing capacity by 50%.
Komori looking to reinforce its service teams
Komori UK is planning to extend its web and sheetfed service and installation operations on the back of strong Drupa sales.
Paper makers face litigation in cartel probe
US paper buyers are seeking substantial damages from paper companies under investigation for price fixing and cartel allegations
Torras snaps up Carrs clients
Three merchants have switched to Spanish paper supplier Torras for carbonless following the demise of Carrs Paper last month.
Goss deal with Heidelberg finalised
Goss International is set to double in size after signing the contract to take over Heidelbergs web division for an undisclosed sum.
Telegraph sale now two horse race
Daily Mail & General Trust has pulled out of the race to buy the Telegraph Group, leaving just two bidders for the Hollinger-owned paper.
GPMU rejects CPI's pay offer
GPMU members in the paper industry look set to take industrial action, after members rejected the latest pay offer from the Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI).
Pims spends 7m on revamp
Pims has invested 7m overhauling its litho operation in a bid to grow sales by 30% with a new factory, presses, sales staff and sales offices.
Antony Rowe in new ICLR deal
Antony Rowe Group has secured an extension to its contract with The Incorporated Council of Law Reporting for England & Wales (ICLR).
Orange sticks with Pressing Matters
Mobile phone company Orange has renewed its contract with print management firm Pressing Matters.