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Sara Lee puts MetalFX on trial

Hibernia Foods is running tests with MetalFX for a range of Sara Lee premium frozen desserts packaging that will be launched later this year.

MacMillan takes charge at HH

HH Associates has promoted sales director Robert MacMillan to the role of managing director.

50 Ventura jobs go as it ceases trade

Orpington commercial printer Ventura Complete, which trades as Ventura Works, has ceased to trade with the loss of 50 jobs.

GPMU opens door for merger move

The GPMU will now move forward with plans to merge with another union, after it staged a successful Biennial Delegate Conference in Bournemouth last week.

Polestar outwork cut to 13 suppliers

Polestar has completed a review of its outwork suppliers and is moving on to its equipment suppliers.

Colour Systems forms Fresh Media

Colour Systems is to form Fresh Media Group, a media organisation whose services will encompass multiple industries, including publishing the corporate chain and suppliers.

Bullish forecast from Inveresk

Inveresk has announced that it is expecting to report operating profits of 2.3m and pre-tax profits in excess of 1.5m for the first six months of this year, in a massive turnaround for the Scottish...

KBA suffers in first half

KBA president Reinhart Siewert has told the groups AGM that there is no sign of an improvement in the printing industry.

Stora starts Langerbrugge production

The worlds largest newsprint machine, at Stora Ensos Langerbrugge mill in Belgium, has started production and is expected to reach full capacity in 2005.

MacMillan is HH MD

HH Associates has promoted sales director Robert MacMillan to managing director.

GPMU merger plan gets delegate approval

The GPMU plans to merge with another union by next spring or summer following a successful debate at its Biennial Delegate Conference in Bournemouth this week.

Kiel workers accept new deal

Heidelberg hopes to transfer production of its NexPress digital colour press to Rochester, New York, by the end of the year.

Heidelberg Prinect on display

Heidelberg is now able to demonstrate an integrated production and management workflow from estimating to finishing in the UK.

Milestone reached for PDF

PDF is 10 years old this month.

Pindars 5m plan includes new site

Pindar is doubling the size of its Scarborough operation as part of a 5m investment plan.