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Paperlinx reduces losses and targets profitability in 2014
Paperlinx has recorded a loss of A$90.2m (52m) in its full-year results, a significant improvement on the loss of A$266.7m in 2011/2012.
Rhapsody signs new business development exec
Rhapsody has named ex-Express KCS consultant David Pritchard as its new business development executive. The company said the appointment was part of a strategy to help it expand into new markets.
Large-format market down almost a quarter
The overall large and wide-format printer market in the UK contracted in the second quarter by 22% year-on-year, against a drop across western Europe of 14.6%.
Government reponse on late payment inquiry disappointing
The government has been slammed for lack of conviction and a disappointing response to a cross-party inquiry into late payments to SMEs.
Glendining Signs expands capacity with third HP Scitex FB500
Berkshire-based sign printer Glendining Signs has bought its third HP Scitex FB500 industrial printer in two years.
PrintWeek Power 100 goes live online
The 2013 PrintWeek Power 100, our annual run-down of the most influential individuals in the industry, is now available to read on printweek.com.
Power 100 2013: 1
Topping the list of PrintWeek's annual run-down of the industry's most influential individuals, is York Mailing's Chris Ingram - signalling the return of a printer to the number one slot.
SP Group in major digital expansion
St Ives' POS and POP division, SP Group, has invested in an HP Scitex FB10000 and three Xerox iGen110 Diamond Editions as it bolsters its digital firepower.
Picon elects new chair
Apex Digital Graphics managing director Bob Usher has been elected as the new chairman of print industry manufacturers and suppliers body Picon.
Envelope works acquires Ace Envelopes
The Envelope Works Group has bought Ace Envelopes as part of its long-term growth strategy.
HP unveils new manufacturing plant
HP has announced the opening of its new 3,000sqm production facility for HP Scitex UV inks for the manufacturer's flagship UV rigid printer, the FB10000 industrial press.
JBP boosts throughput with Uchida Aerocut
Yorkshire-based John Brailsford Printers (JBP) has eased congestion in its post-press operation with the installation of a Uchida Aerocut card cutter-creaser.
Walstead confident after interim results
Walstead Investments is targeting full year results similar to 2012 despite a 5.6% decline in web volume in H1 2013, it has announced.
Optichrome founder Ken Stephens has passed away at his home aged 93
Stephens outlived his son Ted, who had taken over the family firm but died in May this year from cancer.
Power 100 2013: 90 to 81
PrintWeek's annual run-down of the industry's most influential individuals, here we look at numbers 90 through to 81.