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Print: eight out of ten readers prefer it
According to research carried out on behalf of just-sites.com the general public still likes to read its news as ink on paper rather than going online for it.
Digital label printing for M&S rug range
Shoppers browsing through the rugs in M&S Home will now be able to see them in their entirety at first glance, thanks to new labels produced by Bezier Labels new Digital Solutions division.
Printers register with online quotes service
Over 120 printers have registered with a new online quotation service which was only launched last week.
Paper Federation blames strong pound for plant closures
The Paper Federation and representatives of other paper-related trade associations have blamed the strong pound for the loss of UK papermakers export markets and plant closures.
UPM still on acquisitions trail after Champion failure
According to industry analysts, UPM-Kymmene is expected to seek out potential new acquisitions after failing to buy US Champion International. Topping off the list of possible purchases are Sappi and...
Acorn's Preston lands top sales role at Trader Media Group
Acorn Web Offset sales director John Preston has been appointed sales director of the print division of the newly-formed Trader Media Group (TMG). </p
Hollinger boss slams Goss over press problems
Hollinger vice president of production Jack Ferguson has launched an attack on Goss after press problems affected the printing of the redesigned Chicago Sun-Times. </p
Imation''s Friend takes up new WAM!NET position
WAM!NET has tempted away Chris Friend, Imations national business manager of printing and publishing systems.
Alarm over Home Counties job losses
The GPMU is growing alarmed at the high rate of print company closures and cutbacks in the Home Counties, which have claimed the jobs of more than 400 members of the unions Home Counties West branch...
Magenta cash plea angers customers
Magenta (MIS) customers have been left feeling angry and let down by requests for money to maintain the system in the wake of the companys closure. </p
Printbuyers acquires Multiquotes
Printbuyers.co.uk claims it has created the largest UK-based online print buying service after acquiring rival firm Multiquotes.co.uk.
Lynch quits Adare after Loane's bid is accepted
Adare is poised to go private after NAPG, the consortium led by chief executive Nelson Loane, had its 103.6m offer for the group accepted. </p
MBO team poised to take the helm at Wolstenholme Rink?
A management buyout is on the cards at Openshaw parent Wolstenholme Rink (WR) the company admitted this week. </p>
Ctrlp CEO to leave after five months
Ctrlp.com chief executive Jim Kachenmeister has left the firm after only five months in the job.
Keldia chiefs buy firm from founder
Keldia sales and marketing director Tony Foo and three of his fellow directors have bought the Walthamstow firm from founder Tony Diamond