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Improved access to training via new Manufacturing Skills Alliance
Improved access to training via new Manufacturing Skills Alliance
Proskills has joined forces with four other related Sector Skills Councils (SSCs), Cogent, Improve, Semta and Skillsfast-UK, to form the Manufacturing Skills Alliance (MSA). The objective of the Alliance is to find common ground across the five manufacturing-related SSCs to unify and simplify the processes in which manufacturing employers can address skills shortages, access the right training support, and create opportunities for employers in their respective sectors to improve productivity and profitability through skills, allowing them to compete in the global economy.Drytac launches liquid laminates for outdoor applications
Drytac launches liquid laminates for outdoor applications
Two new liquid laminate coatings have been added to Drytac's range. Both develop a tough exterior finish that is scratch and abrasion resistant and able to withstand the rigors of commercial vehicle cleaning using industrial chemicals.UPM and SGS sign landmark agreement to ensure the origin of wood fibre
UPM and SGS sign landmark agreement to ensure the origin of wood fibre
UPM and SGS have finalised a landmark agreement in which the origin of all UPM pulp and paper products will be ensured with a single, global system. For UPM's customers, the new multi-site certification means a major step towards a simple, standardised way to guarantee the origin of UPM products.Cestrian takes UK's first Agfa M-Press Tiger
Cestrian takes UK's first Agfa M-Press Tiger
Cestrian Imaging has taken delivery of the UK's first Agfa M-Press Tiger launched at Fespa Digital in May. The Cheadle-based company expects the machine, supplied by Thieme KPX, to undertake work previously done using screen and litho methods.Record turnover as ACT celebrates 15 years
Record turnover as ACT celebrates 15 years
Large-format print and display company ACT in Cardiff is celebrating a record turnover of ?1.32m million - an increase of 17% on the previous year - as it celebrates its 15th anniversary.DirectSmile shows strong growth in first half of 2009
DirectSmile shows strong growth in first half of 2009
Personalisation software specialist DirectSmile has reported double-digit growth of sales in the first two quarters of 2009.Equifax reports huge rise in businesses tracking customer and supplier status
Equifax reports huge rise in businesses tracking customer and supplier status
Business information provider, Equifax, has seen the use of some of its business monitoring alerts increase 300% in the past year as companies try to stay up to date with the financial status of customers and suppliers in order to protect cashflow and safeguard against bad debt.Colourgen adds to Elite Essentials economy media range
Colourgen adds to Elite Essentials economy media range
Colourgen has added a number of products to the Elite Essentials range of economy inkjet media introduced at Sign UK earlier in the year.Grafix Direct re-launches at The Bigger Printing Company
Grafix Direct re-launches at The Bigger Printing Company
Cheltenham-based large-format print company Grafix Direct has re-branded itself The Bigger Printing Company and is heavily marketing itself as a company that can print "anything, any size, any shape".Easy to apply Visi/Frame
Easy to apply Visi/Frame
The long lasting and easy-to-apply Visi/Frame window display system is now available in the UK via distributor Proaction.Oc? supports environmental research initiative Verdigris
Oc? supports environmental research initiative Verdigris
Oc? has joined Verdigris, the not-for-profit print environmental research initiative, as a 'Founder' supporter. It joins Agfa, Canon Europe, Digital Dots, Drupa, Fujifilm, HP, Kodak, Unity Publishing, Ricoh and Screen in their support for the global project.Gardners plans extra HP Scitex XP2300 investment
Gardners plans extra HP Scitex XP2300 investment
Following the success of its first HP Scitex XP2300 printer, Gardners is planning to invest in at least five more machines. The Cardiff-based company, which was one of the first in the world to install the 3.2m UV roll-to-roll printer, has seen massive productivity increases and slashed ink consumption with the printer which also allows Gardners to meet its objective of printing UV onto more environmentally friendly media than PVC.Trade-up offer for Seiko II ColorPainter V-64S
Trade-up offer for Seiko II ColorPainter V-64S
Colourgen is launching a trade-up promotion for the Seiko II ColorPainter V-64S eco-solvent printer. Anybody with a 42in+ solvent printer or any 42in+ printer from Epson, Encad or Kodak can trade-up to the new ColorPainter V-64S and claim a ?1,500 discount on the new printer if they buy before 30 September 2009.
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