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Goodman Baylis merger
John Goodman is to merge operations on a single site with Ebenezer Baylis, the company it bought from Great Universal Stores in November 2001.
IIR to buy Northprint and Flexo
IIR Exhibitions, the organiser of Ipex, is poised to add more print exhibitions to its stable with the acquisition of the Northprint and Flexo shows from Reed Exhibitions.
Agfa Graphic Systems sales fall but profit is up
Sales in Agfas Graphic Systems business fell in the first half of the year, but the division boosted its operating profit by just under 10%.
European paper profits fall
The combined net earnings of seven of Europes largest forest and paper companies fell by 59% in the second quarter of 2003 on the same period last year.
HP to expand printer range
Hewlett-Packard is expanding its range of printers to include higher volume colour and black-and-white machines suitable for the inplant and print-for-pay markets.
Johnston Press in 40m print investment
Johnston Press has earmarked another 40m of investment for its print division after it contributed to growth in turnover and profit.
Autumn preview of new Heidelberg B3
Heidelbergs autumn open houses will feature a pre-Drupa preview of its new B3 press, which pitches it against the likes of Ryobi and AB Dick.
First Scots 10-col B2 in at Print 2000
Print 2000 in Glasgow will install Scotlands first 10-colour B2 press, a KBA Rapida 74 10P, later this year.
Beacon Press CD recycling campaign a success
Beacon Press director Wendy Fairbrass isnt showing off the latest additions to her music collection.
Cripps named as new EFI MD
Electronics For Imaging has named Paul Cripps as its new managing director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Salehurst chief opts for consultant role
David Foakes, the former Emap production chief, has relinquished his post as managing director of independent paper company Salehurst after less than two months and will revert back to a consultative...
Kodak to re-enter commercial print
Kodak has formed a commercial printing business unit, aiming to be a market leader in the sector and challenging Xerox and Hewlett-Packard.
Abbeygate is acquisition target
Optichrome, the Woking-based printer and MIS development company, is being tipped to take over Ashford printer Abbeygate, <i>PrintWeek</i> has learned.
Dispute starts at Waddington
Industrial action started this week at Communisis Waddington Labels plant with no sign of a breakthrough between the GPMU and management.
Rexam healthcare bought by Amcor
Rexam is to sell its healthcare flexible packaging business to Amcor for 135m to focus its attentions on consumer packaging.