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Bertelsmann, the German media group, has named the chief of its printing division as its new chief executive.

Jefferson Smurfits shareholders have voted overwhelmingly in favour of resolutions relating to the 2.1bn takeover by Madison Dearborn Partners.

Quebecor World is considering consolidating some of its French operations and phasing out older technology in a move to counter losses.

Polestar has confirmed the appointment of Peter Johnston as its new group finance director, replacing Malcolm Robertson, who left in June after being on sick leave since the start of the year.

The Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG), the organisation behind the open standard, has called for technical evidence to help it repel an intellectual property claim from US firm Forgent Networks.

Kodak Polychrome Graphics (KPG) hopes to offer improved ripping and better workflow connectivity with the launch of its Matchprint Colour RIP version 2.5 software for large-format colour proofing and...

The Periodical Publishers Associations (PPA) pass4press digital advertising submission system has signed up almost 300 advertisers to trial its new pre-flighting service.

Presstek has agreed a deal to bundle its Anthem thermal plate with Creos 4pp and 8pp Trendsetter Quantum CTP systems.

HP Indigo has started its global "Make a Difference" tour to promote its technologies and digital business opportunities.

Electronics for Imaging (EFI) has teamed up with GretagMacbeth to release a colour management tool for digital printers, the EFI Color Profiler.

Xeroxs share price rose 16% to 3.98 ($6.20) following its second-quarter results, which showed a reversal in net income from last years 65m loss to a 60m profit.

The paper and board capacity of Finnish companies increased in 2001, but the countrys forestry industry exports dropped, according to the Finnish forest industry facts and figures.

The rate of fatal and major accidents within paper mills in the UK has fallen by 27%, according to new research published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

Sappi Nash Mills has named FJ Beswick, Robert Horne Group and Elliott Baxter as the UK merchant stockists of its Contemporary by Croxley letterhead grade (<i>PrintWeek</i>, 28 March).

COI Communications, the former Central Office of Information, is tendering for places on its typesetting and page make-up roster, in a contract that could be worth as much as 10m in total over five...