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Independent paper manufacturer Curtis Fine Papers has gone into administration with the loss of 180 jobs. [More] Sony to release e-reader model in UK ahead of rival Amazon
Sony is hoping to steal a march on rival Amazon by launching its Reader for electronic books into the UK ahead of Amazon's Kindle model next month. [More] LBF sets focus on India and South Africa for forthcoming shows
The London Book Fair (LBF) has revealed that India and South Africa will be the market focus countries for its 2009 and 2010 shows, respectively. [More] Sakurai president attends B&B Press 50th anniversary party
B&B Press has marked the purchase of two Sakurai presses in its 50th anniversary year with a sake drum ceremony attended by Ryuta Sakurai, the Japanese manufacturer's president. [More] 'Two dozen' companies interested in Reed Elsevier print arm buy
Speculation is growing over a proposed sale of Reed Elsevier's trade magazine arm with The Daily Telegraph reporting that US publishing McGraw Hill and private equity firms Bain and TPG are among two dozen companies that have expressed their interest. [More] Tangent hit by property downturn but digital revenues continue to grow
Tangent Communications is preparing for a decline in profits in the face of further deterioration in the property markets but anticipates continued growth in its digital printing and marketing operations. [More] De La Rue defies crunch with strong sales forecast
Continued strong demand for banknotes has boosted De La Rue as it shrugs off the credit crunch and predicts continued growth. [More] Richard Edward secures FSC status after environmental drive
Richard Edward has become FSC certified as part of its commitment to improve its environmental performance. [More] Low profitability forces Sappi to put up woodfree paper prices
Coated woodfree paper producer Sappi Fine Paper Europe has announced several price increases as profitability for the industry is reaching "unacceptably low levels". [More] Eco-Book offsets print customers' carbon use
Printondemand-worldwide has unveiled 'Eco-Book' a new green initiative that allows customers of its digital book printing service to help the environment. [More]
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