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GCI is in the know when it comes to the latest industry and world news and events that may influence your paper, printing and marketing decisions. Here you’ll find important daily updates on topics that can keep you in the loop, too.
PAPER NEWS
Paperlinx widens YoYo scheme to reach more than paper
Monday, February 20
Paper merchant Paperlinx has expanded its YoYo recycling scheme to include waste streams other than paper. Read More...
Antalis McNaughton launches split-pack for Keaykolour range
Monday, February 20
Antalis McNaughton has launched a split-pack across its Keaykolour range of creative paper. Read More...
678 Media brings first Fogra-certified laser paper to the UK
Monday, February 13
Consumables supplier 678 Media has brought the world's first Fogra-certified laser substrate to the UK market. Read More...
Mortons Print awards Palm Recycling waste collection contract
Monday, January 23
Newspaper printer Mortons Print has awarded Palm Recycling a collection contract for its waste newsprint. Read More...
UPM announces Albbruck paper mill closure
Monday, January 16
UPM has put more than 508 jobs on the line after pressing ahead with the decision to close its unprofitable Albbruck paper mill in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Read More...
PRINTING NEWS
MoneySupermarket.com tests print marketing with APS
Wednesday, February 22
Marketing services provider APS Group has launched MoneySupermarket.com's first ever direct mail campaign. Read More...
Bodoni pressSIGN gets soft proofing and remote approval module
Wednesday, February 22
Bodoni Systems has added a soft proofing facility to its pressSIGN press measurement and verification system that allows remote approval of jobs. Read More...
Men's lifestyle mags hit in latest ABCs
Wednesday, February 22
Magazines showed a small overall decline in circulation in the second half of 2011 while customer titles dominated the top 10, according to figures published by the Audit Bureau of Circulation (ABC). Read More...
Print industry news roundup: Blue, MMP, PrintWorks North, PCP, Park
Tuesday, February 21
Stay up to date with your procurement supply chain thanks to print industry news at your fingertips. This week: Blue on verge of administration; Unite holds crisis talks with MMP after lockout; PrintWorks North buys Ryobi; PCP brings in Lightfoot; Park installs 10-colour perfector. Read More...
Quark offers corporates cloud-based brand control with Brand Manager
Thursday, February 16
Quark has adopted Microsoft's Azure cloud platform to offer corporates low-cost and quick-to-market on-brand marketing services under its Brand Manager product. Read More...
GLOBAL BUSINESS NEWS
RBS bank posts £2bn loss for 2011
Thursday, February 23
State-controlled Royal Bank of Scotland reports a loss of £2bn in 2011, its fourth year of losses since the bank's bailout in 2008. Read More...
British Gas owner profits up 1%
Thursday, February 23
Centrica, the owner of British Gas, says profits stayed flat due to the effect of a slump in in demand in the UK. Read More...
Etisalat to exit Indian venture
Thursday, February 23
Abu Dhabi-based telecoms firm Etisalat says it is closing down its India operations after a recent Supreme Court order cancelled its licence. Read More...
Yen falls to seven-month low
Thursday, February 23
The Japanese yen falls to its lowest level against the US dollar in seven months, positive news for Japanese exporters. Read More...
Lin in 'Linsanity' trademark bid
Thursday, February 23
New York Knicks basketball player Jeremy Lin files to trademark the term "linsanity", used to characterize his rapid rise to NBA stardom. Read More...