11p increase to minimum wage sees unenthusiastic response from print industry figures, with individuals calling for its abolishment. PrintWeek has collated mixed reactions to the national minimum wage increase for over 21s, effective as of 1 October. The increase of...
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OCP acquires exclusive Australian distributor
Advanced Consumable Technologies will be the German ink manufacturer’s exclusive distributor in the region. Ink manufacturer OCP has announced Advanced Consumable Technologies as its new exclusive Australian distributor and will begin supplying the entire range of OCP...
Katun receives award for website
Compatibles supplier wins 2012 Web Award for Outstanding Achievement in Web Development. Katun has announced that it has received a 2012 Web Award for Outstanding Achievement in Web Development for the design of its website under the category of Website Redesign: Best...
Delhi court sets aside earlier ruling on Samsung trademark violation
Order preventing company from importing and selling Samsung printers and cartridges set aside by court following petition. Law et al News reports that the Delhi High Court has set aside a judgement made in February against a company accused by Samsung Electronics of...
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Lexmark layoffs indicate overall suffering of global economy
Printer industry continues to suffer amid poor global economy, as Lexmark cuts 1,700 jobs and inkjet business. Kentucky.com reports on the significance of Lexmark’s decision to cut 1,700 jobs and cease its inkjet printer manufacturing business, with the company not...
EWEKO merge with OCP
OCP states that EWEKO customers, vendors and business partners will “no longer receive letters, order confirmations, orders and/or invoices from EWEKO […] only from OCP”. However contacts and personnel will remain the same.
Print-Rite to exhibit at Remanexpo China 2012
The Chinese aftermarket company has announced that it will be exhibiting under the Remanexpo brand at the Paperworld event. Messé Frankfurt (Shanghai) has announced that Chinese aftermarket company Print-Rite will be exhibiting at Remanexpo China 2012, joining a...
Comment ~ Issue 236 (3 Sep 2012)
Everything changes This month I will lose my British Airways Silver frequent flyer status (Gold went two years ago), and in a couple of months I will lose my Intercontinental (Holiday Inn) Platinum status. I have flown BA and stayed in IHG hotels since I got a proper...
InteliCoat Technologies unveils recycling campaign
Inkjet specialist announces Magic Ink Cartridge Recycling Program, in which participants can receive money off future orders. Wide-format inkjet specialists InteliCoat Technologies has announced its entry into cartridge recycling with its Magic Ink Cartridge Recycling...
New paperless receipt technology to benefit SMEs
New cloud-based system produces online receipts for business transactions, benefitting small businesses.PrintWeek reports on the development of a new “paperless receipt” technology that is claimed by London-based developer EReceipts to be of benefit to SMEs. The...