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A Printing Office: Franchise Printer in New Jersey Takes Stand Against Hunger in Its Hometowns

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Submitted by PrintersLounge on Fri, 2010-09-03 19:34.

The New Jersey towns of Summit and New Providence are among the most upscale in the state. Household incomes are high, home prices remain strong, and local amenities are first-class. Nevertheless, some residents of these affluent communities are going hungry—an inequity that the area’s AlphaGraphics franchise is working to eliminate.

EFI unveils digital printing system for flexible packaging

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Submitted by PrintersLounge on Fri, 2010-09-03 17:33.

EFI is targeting the flexible packaging market with a new full UV-curing digital label printer.

Mainstream in third CMC buy

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Submitted by PrintersLounge on Fri, 2010-09-03 16:59.

Trade mailing house Mainstream Direct has said it intends to continue growing its business after investing in a paper-enclosing line.

MWV sells AGI media packaging unit to Atlas Holdings

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Submitted by PrintersLounge on Fri, 2010-09-03 16:41.

MeadWestvaco is selling its AGI media and entertainment packaging business to US industrial holdings firm Atlas Holdings for an undisclosed amount.

Packaging on YouTube: How to sabre a champagne bottle

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Submitted by PrintersLounge on Fri, 2010-09-03 14:18.

This week's video teaches you that key life skill: how to open a bottle of champagne with a sword.

Contract packer AKW invests £150k in IT system to monitor order flow

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Submitted by PrintersLounge on Fri, 2010-09-03 14:01.

Logistics firm AKW Group has invested £150,000 in an IT system for its contract packaging division to provide customers up-to-date information about the state of their orders.

California rejects plastic bag ban

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Submitted by PrintersLounge on Fri, 2010-09-03 13:30.

California has rejected a statewide ban on single-use carrier bags that is said to have had the backing of governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

INM lost nearly £14m offloading Independent newspaper

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Submitted by PrintersLounge on Fri, 2010-09-03 13:19.

Newspaper publisher Independent News and Media (INM) lost 16.6m euro (£13.8m) when it dumped The Independent last year, according to its first-half results.

Polestar Chantry wins NatMags subscription contract

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Submitted by PrintersLounge on Fri, 2010-09-03 12:23.

Polestar Chantry has sealed a two-year contract with the National Magazine Company (NatMags) to handle the fulfilment of 10 titles already printed at its Wakefield plant.

HH admits 'poor financial control' in worldwide operations

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Submitted by PrintersLounge on Fri, 2010-09-03 12:20.

HH Associates has admitted to "poor financial control on a global scale" during 2008 and 2009, resulting in a big financial hit for the group and the re-stating of its prior year results.

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