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Coral Color adds to lineup of Mitsubishi presses

Looking to expand even further after several years of strong growth, Commack, NY-based Coral Color Process has added a Diamond V3000LX with inline ultraviolet (UV) coating capabilities to its lineup...

Agfa launches Fortuna 6 with improved security features

Agfa Graphics has released version six of its Fortuna security printing software with a range of improvements for increased security and anti-counterfeiting.

Family-run firms are Britain's "weak economic link"

A government-funded report by the London School of Economics has singled out family-run firms as the weak link in the economy.

Changes to R&D tax credit 'welcome'

The introduction of an 'above the line' tax grant to replace the existing R&D tax credit for larger companies will only benefit the print industry if it is made available to SMEs, according to...

L'Oreal, Marico, R-Pac and Unilever go green with packaging

During the third Indo-German Packaging Conference, PrintWeek India hosted a discussion with brands like L'Oreal, Marico, R-Pac and Unilever. The subject was: the protocol for packaging sustainability.

PackAge 2011 conference to discuss key issues of packaging industry

PackAge 2011, a conference on the latest packaging trends, will be held from 7-9 December 2011 in Okhla (New Delhi).

TNPL is first Indian firm to receive RISI award

Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Paper Limited (TNPL) mill in Karur in Tamil Nadu has received the Pulp and Paper International (PPI) Award 2011.

Peter Rego of Heidelberg India gets new responsibility

Peter Rego, who managed sales for western region as the regional sales manager has been elevated as the general manager, sales. He has moved from Mumbai to Chennai and now manages all equipment sales...

Manroland India's "cash reserve" sound, says Anil Bhatia and customers believe the company will sort out crisis

Manroland India's managing director Anil Bhatia, speaking exclusively to PrintWeek India has emphasised that despite its parent company's news about filing for insolvency, the India arm has enough...

Trinity's Oldham staff to ballot on industrial action after pay dispute

Unite members at Trinity Mirror's Oldham plant are to ballot over industrial action after what claims is an unfair pay increase.

Chancellor's 20bn loan plan offers cheaper credit to SMEs

UK printers could benefit from reduced borrowing costs thanks to a 20bn National Loan Guarantee Scheme announced in this week's Autumn Statement from the chancellor George Osborne.

Footprint cuts bottleneck with Duplo buy

Husband and wife company Footprint has invested 250,000 in Duplo finishing equipment.

Bobst open house on 8 and 9 December at Pune

Bobst India will be conducting an open house at its Competence Centre, located at Bobst's headquarters in Pune, on 8 and 9 December 2011 in Pune.

Konica Minolta wins Green Apple Award

Konica Minolta has been awarded a Green Apple Award in recognition of its environmental project to improve customers' efficiency.

Manroland administrator reports investor interest

A number of unidentified investors have already expressed an interest in Manroland, according to the court-appointed administrator Werner Schneider.