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Experienced printers offered BPIF training qualification
The BPIF has launched a new training programme for people who want to gain a recognised vocational qualification without classroom time or exams.
Thomson moves up to B2 with Heidelberg help
Thomson Print & Packaging hopes to add hundreds of thousands of pounds to its turnover by adding B2 to its repertoire.
Emmerson Press hires apprentice
Emmerson Press has taken on its first apprentice "in a long time" and revealed plans to take on more in the future.
Norske Skog in talks on debt
Newsprint and magazine papermaker Norske Skog is attempting to restructure its near $1bn (£660m) debt, in the hope of avoiding a “comprehensive balance sheet restructuring”.
Bauer culls FHM and Zoo
It’s the end of the line for lads’ mags FHM and Zoo. Publisher Bauer has announced that it has suspended publication of both titles.
SPS Group installs UK’s first Xerox iGen5
SPS Group has said that its investment in the UK's first Xerox iGen5 digital press will enable it to achieve perfect colour matching across a wide range of applications for high-profile retail...
Hampton revamps pre-press and digital ops with six-figure spend
Hampton Printing has gone chemistry-free as part of an investment of nearly £600,000 that also included a new Ricoh digital press.
Mercia Image Print installs three new machines as turnover rises
Mercia Image Print has given added impetus to a £500,000 expansion splash by spending another £100,000 on three additional pieces of equipment.
Europoint confident of future after 'rollercoaster' six months
Europoint, the wide-format substrate business rescued from administration following the collapse of Paperlinx UK, is looking forward to a bright future as it severs its final ties to its old owners...
PHD Mail aiming for £1.5m sales boost with £1m spend
PHD Mail hopes to add £1.5m to its turnover without losing its USP after investing £1m on a Ricoh inkjet platform.
Guardian pulls popular supplement
The Guardian had to pulp a supplement with a print run of more than 160,000 at the weekend, according to reports.
Cosmo goes gravure after format change
Cosmopolitan magazine has moved from web offset to gravure in its new midi-format, in a move that could have a far-reaching impact if the new size sets a publishing trend.
Roland DG adds new courses to Roland Academy
Growing demand for small-format expertise has prompted Roland DG to add two new courses to its Roland Academy training service and revamp the Academy website to improve accessibility.
Phoenix company Thames Print shuts down
Thames Print has shut its doors just seven days after it bought DMA Print from administrators in a phoenix deal.
Heidelberg sales growth in line with group planning
Heidelberg has reported increased sales in its half-year results, following its recent acquisition of the Printing Systems Group (PSG), as well as positive exchange rate movements.