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Griffiths leaves Premier Paper
Premier Paper managing director Graham Griffiths has left the company with immediate effect following a difference of opinion.
Advertising on the up, says Bellwether report
The latest Bellwether report from the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising shows the most optimistic outlook for advertising expenditure since the survey began in 2000.
DuPont launches DoD Cromalin b3
DuPont has taken the wraps off its Cromalin b3 two-page proofer and announced that all new products will be based on Drop-on-Demand (DoD) technology as used in the b3 and its bigger brother, the b2.
Horton, KBA dispute set to be resolved
A three-year dispute between Bradford-based Horton Print Group and KBA over the performance of its Rapida 74 looks set to reach a conclusion next week.
PEF future with Proskills vague
The Print Education Forum (PEF) is considering its future with training and recruitment group Proskills after talks this week.
Bgp modernisation plan to cut 70 jobs
Up to 70 jobs are to go at Bicester-based benhamgoodheadprint (bgp) as the company announced a modernisation plan to take out inefficient capacity and invest in new kit.
Board takeover at Stampiton
A management team has bought Stampiton Labels, based in Whaley Bridge near Manchester, from US parent company Renaissance Mark.
N&S West Ferry deal still open
Richard Desmond could exercise his right to buy the Telegraph Groups 50% stake in West Ferry Printers should the Barclay Brothers offer for Hollinger go through.
Newstec stays in Brighton after IIR rejects London
Newstec is to stay in its traditional Brighton venue in May 2005 after organiser IIR Exhibitions rejected a move to London.
CPI concerned over electricity price changes
The Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) has warned that electricity prices may rise by more than 6%, as a result of Government plans to cut gas emissions (<i>PrintWeek</i>, 15 January).
Fujis Segundo unveiled within Rampage suite
Fuji has launched an FM screening option, Segundo, for its Rampage Open Workflow.
WWF UK manoevures for full control of Salehurst
WWF International UK has made a friendly takeover bid to buy rival paper merchant the Salehurst Group.
Gemini buys its sister company Notts Finishers
Gemini Print Finishing & Packaging has bought Nottingham Print Finishers for an undisclosed sum. The two companies operated from the same premises and will now be known as Gemini Print Finishing.
Off The Wall is first to fit NUR Ultima HIQ3200
Norwich-based printer Off The Wall has installed the UKs first NUR Ultima HIQ3200.
APs new site and investment
Alltrade Printers is to move into a new 25,000sq ft freehold premises in Birmingham next month, when it will take delivery of three new Heidelberg Speedmasters.