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Howitt departures

Howitt is believed to have parted company with two senior staff.

Hodgson says Ormolu could float

The Ormolu Group could become a publicly quoted company within three or four years if its performance continues to improve and market conditions are right.

IoP provides online education

The Institute of Packaging (IoP) has launched an online Diploma and Certificate in packaging to students worldwide.

Midlands boss court date set

Nicholas Humes will appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court on Monday (13 October) to face charges relating to acting as a company director while an undischarged bankrupt.

Top authors back forest campaign

<i>Harry Potter</i> creator JK Rowling is one of 14 high-profile authors who have pledged that their next books will be printed on sustainably sourced material.

Irish office for HH Associates

HH Associates has opened an office in Ireland as part of a broader plan to offer a European print management service within the next 12-18 months.

Heidelberg: no deadline set for web talks with Goss

Heidelberg says that it has set no timetable for the conclusion of its talks with Goss International over the future of its Web Systems division, despite reports to the contrary.

HSE website gets print section

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a new section on its website dedicated to the printing industry.

FOXE, Rotaset in UK IMPACTIO certificate first

FOXE Visual in Lincolnshire and sister firm Rotaset Printers are the first UK printers to become certified providers of HumanEyes Technologies IMPACTIO 3D lenticular process.

Code fails to stop abuse by retailers

Supermarkets are finally being held accountable for the exploitation of suppliers, following the Competition Commissions report into Safeways future.

Direct mail ads to kill industry, says Burbidge

The governments treatment of direct mail has been branded hysterical by a top player in the sector following the aggressive launch this week of a consumer campaign to cut volumes.

Simpsongroup wins Lunn Poly deal

Simpsongroup has secured a new contract to produce point-of-sale material for holiday firm Lunn Poly.

Dcs buys ICG scanner rights

Dcs associates has added to its scanner portfolio with the acquisition from Heights (UK) of the manufacturing and intellectual property rights to ICG vertical drum scanners.

Menzies in NewspaperDirect UK deal

NewspaperDirect is expanding its digital newspaper concept in the UK after naming Menzies Group as a license partner.

Macfarlane names new chief executive

Macfarlane Group has finally appointed a new chief executive, six months after Iain Duffin stepped down.