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Creo offers leases in KEF partnership
Creo has launched a new lease finance venture in association with Key Equipment Finance (KEF) to meet customers need for financial flexibility through leasing agreements.
Changing industry drives sales for Screen's B1 thermal setter
Screen has said that demand for its latest B1 thermal CTP platesetter, the PlateRite 8000, shows the industrys need for format flexibility.
DM benefits from web traffic
Direct mail will benefit from the growth in online marketing rather than being hindered, according to the latest research from the Direct Mail Information Service (DMIS).
BPIF consults on sector training levy
The BPIF has called on industry support for a training levy, and will submit a proposal for a consultation process to government in the next two weeks.
New management join Beshara
The new owner of Beshara Press and CentrePrint has appointed two new group directors and has plans to expand the 10m turnover business.
Baber succeeds Wiethoff as new KPG UK head
Kodak Polychrome Graphics has appointed Terry Baber (pictured) as its new UK managing director, succeeding Jack Wiethoff who is returning to America.
Ormolu to cut 100 jobs after Waddies takeover
Ormolu Group is to shed a quarter of its workforce, equating to 100 jobs, following its takeover of Waddies (<i>PrintWeek</i>, 24 May).
Polestar boosts its top management
Polestar has appointed a new operations director for its UK print business and is completely revamping its finance department.
SMP to unite its separate firms by the end of the year
The SMP Group of companies is to be brought under one umbrella name by the end of the year to streamline service.
Field Congleton plant to close
Field First Cartons food and household paperboard packaging plant in Congleton is to close, after the company reached agreement with the GPMU over the fate of the Cheshire site.
KBA takes in Karat at Radebeul small-format wing
KBA has absorbed the Karat Digital Press into its small format and digital print division at its sheetfed plant in Radebeul.
Hayden to be Westerham boss
St Ives has appointed Peter Hayden as the new boss at Westerham Press.
Carlton Barclay poised for sale
Kroll Buchler Phillips has had an undisclosed number of offers for Basildon-based Carlton Barclay and Litho-Tech Colour Printers.
Cuts proposed at Benhamgoodheadprint
Benhamgoodheadprint has entered into a 30-day consultation period with the GPMU over proposed press room redundancies at its Bicester plant.
Comms groups reassure users
WAM!NET and Vio have moved quickly to assure their customers that the WorldCom "debacle" will not impact upon their services.