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1 2010-09-02 14:23:00.0 20100902 [empty string] 3265 thDanielli-Darryl-.gif <p>Once again we've teamed up with the UK's leading accountancy group Grant Thornton to compile the industry&rsquo;s most anticipated survey.<br /><br />To ensure we have up-to-date information on your firm, please send in your latest audited accounts to: PrintWeek Top 500, 174 Hammersmith Road, London W6 7JP or email them to <a href="mailto:top500@haymarket.com">top500@haymarket.com</a>.<br /><br />It is particularly important for SMEs that file abbreviated accounts at Companies House to submit full accounts or complete the Top 500 SME entry form, <a href="http://offlinehbpl.hbpl.co.uk/misc/WNP/PNW-Help-Advertising/Top%20500%20entry%20form.doc">click here to download the form</a>.<br /><br />The deadline for entries is Friday 1 October.<br /><br /></p> [empty string] [empty string] D2FE15F8-09F8-963F-0CAA8F9E6B2A1141.jpg D2FDF1D7-CB88-2ED5-A5364B027ACD3C92.jpg PNW en_GB printweek.com 0 [empty string] 936841 1 1 News 0 [empty string] [empty string] 1 2000 Web (online only story, NOT from printed publication) PrintWeek-launches-2010-Top-500 Research is under way for this year's PrintWeek Top 500, the bellwether report on the UK print industry. [empty string] PrintWeek launches 2010 Top 500 [empty string] [empty string] Business|Business,Results|Business ARTICLE:PrintWeek+launches+2010+Top+500:936841
2 2010-09-02 12:20:00.0 20100902 Adam Hooker 3132 TH-Adam-Hooker-review.gif <p>The positive figure was achieved despite revenues falling for the 26 weeks to 3 July 2010.</p> <p>During the period, the company achieved a turnover of &pound;207.3m, a 5.2% like-for-like drop on 2009.</p> <p>John Fry, chief executive officer of Johnston Press, said: "In the first half, the group achieved an operating profit before non-recurring items of &pound;40.5m, up from &pound;38.2m in the prior year.&nbsp; This represents our first operating profit increase reported since 2006."</p> <p>It reported a pre-tax profit of &pound;44m, which compared to a loss of &pound;93.6m for the same period last year, brought about by massive restructuring in order to cope with its large debt.</p> <p>Johnston's cost-cutting measures also impacted on the first-half results, with total costs for the period &pound;13.6m lower than last year.</p> <p>Net debt was reduced by &pound;20.9m since the start of the year, however, at &pound;401.1m it is still drawing "significantly higher interest costs", the company said in a statement.</p> <p>Advertising revenue had continued to decline, but the rate of reduction was getting smaller; down to 6.3% in the period from 32.7% in the first half of 2009.</p> <p>Fry added: "As we move into the second half of the year, we have seen the improving trend in advertising revenues continue with total advertising in the first six weeks on a like-for-like basis only down 3.7%.&nbsp;</p> <p>"These industry-leading trends that demonstrate the strength of our publishing portfolio along with our continued focus on costs, efficiencies and debt reduction, give the board confidence that, in the absence of a further deterioration in the UK economy, the outcome for the group in 2010 will be in line with current market expectations."</p> [empty string] [empty string] [empty string] [empty string] PNW en_GB printweek.com 0 [empty string] 1025876 1 1 News 0 [empty string] [empty string] 2 2000 Web (online only story, NOT from printed publication) Johnston-Press-increases-profit-first-time-2006 Newspaper publisher Johnston Press increased its operating profit before recurring items for the first time since 2006 during the first six months of 2010. [empty string] Johnston Press increases profit for first time since 2006 [empty string] [empty string] Business|Print ARTICLE:Johnston+Press+increases+profit+for+first+time+since+2006:1025876
3 2010-09-02 12:16:00.0 20100902 Jo Francis 3272 TH-Jo-Francis-2008.jpg Typesetting was carried out by Palimpsest, book jackets were printed at CPI White Quill, and the 736pp hardback itself was produced at St Ives Clays.<br /><br />Random House divisional production director Neil Bradford was fulsome in his praise of the publisher's print partners. "Every element in the chain performed superbly, with all the security elements in place. It all worked very successfully," he said.<br /><br />"This launch has really brought books back to the fore, and it's a terrific example of book manufacturing working as well as it really can do."<br /><br />St Ives Clays made use of its &pound;6m automated secure warehouse to keep copies safeguarded prior to publication. "We made and stored the books under very secure conditions; they went straight into our high bay warehouse prior to entering the Random House distribution system," explained Clays managing director Kate McFarlan.<br /><br />While Random House has kept details of the print run confidential, the books has soared to the top of Amazon's book bestseller list, and Waterstones has described sales as "phenomenal".<br /><br />A spokesman for the retailer said: "Based on first day sales, it's the fastest-selling autobiography we've ever seen &ndash; including celebrities and sports stars &ndash; we've never seen one move so quickly."<br /><br />Bradford confirmed the title had already been reprinted and described the order book as "very healthy". Blair's autobiography sales 'phenomenal' Blair's autobiography sales 'phenomenal' D2352A4B-C548-C4F2-AABD2F1139836A41.jpg D235007C-ABA7-614B-4B7462FAA1653C3A.jpg PNW en_GB printweek.com 0 [empty string] 1025875 1 1 News 0 [empty string] [empty string] 3 2000 Web (online only story, NOT from printed publication) Print-suppliers-ensure-top-level-security-Tony-Blair-autobiography-A-Journey Production of former Prime Minister Tony Blair's autobiography, A Journey, required a Harry Potter-esque level of security among publisher Random House's print suppliers - and the phenomenal sales of the title have already resulted in reprint orders. [empty string] Print suppliers ensure top-level security for Tony Blair autobiography 'A Journey' [empty string] [empty string] [empty string] ARTICLE:Print+suppliers+ensure+top-level+security+for+Tony+Blair+autobiography+'A+Journey':1025875
4 2010-09-01 17:04:00.0 20100901 Helen Morris 3130 TH-Helen-Morris2.jpg <p>At the High Court in Glasgow yesterday (31 August), John McHugh, 54, Joseph Boland, also 54, Martin Gray, 41, and Garry Ralph, 38, were sentenced to prison having <a href="http://www.printweek.com/business/news/1022153/Drug-dealers-used-print-company-supply-35m-worth-cannabis/">previously pleaded guilty</a> to the supply of cannabis resin.</p> <p>The men were arrested last year as part of an intelligence-led investigation by the Scottish Crime and Drug Enforcement Agency (SCDEA), codenamed Quartz, which seized more than one tonne of resin with an estimated street value of nearly &pound;3m.</p> <p>Police witnessed drugs being delivered in a van to a business premises on Scotts Road in Paisley in July 2009, which at the time was being operated as The Print Finishers. McHugh and Boland were seen unloading the drugs from the van and subsequent enquiries revealed that the vehicle was associated with a company operated by McHugh.</p> <p>Detective chief superintendent Allan Moffatt, head of SCDEA, said: "These men intended to supply significant amounts of cannabis to our communities, where cannabis remains to be the most widely misused controlled drug.<br /><br />"Those involved in serious organised crime do not care about the impact on our communities caused by the fear and violence associated with the illegal drugs trade, or the health and social impact of drugs misuse."</p> <p>A judge at the High Court ruled that McHugh, from Busby, must serve five years and three months, while Boland, also from Busby, will serve three years and seven months, Gray, of Ardrossan, will serve three years and three months and Ralph, from Glasgow, will serve three years and seven months.</p> Cannabis resin: seized at the Scottish printco Cannabis resin: seized at the Scottish printco D1D0B080-AEC7-B2EE-D0C4D51C2DD9AF82.JPG D1D082CE-EF24-E5C7-BC7339712DC0D8CA.JPG PNW en_GB printweek.com 0 [empty string] 1025678 1 1 News 0 [empty string] [empty string] 4 2000 Web (online only story, NOT from printed publication) Drug-dealers-used-print-company-supply-cannabis-16-years Four men who operated a £3m drug-dealing operation from a Paisley-based print company have been jailed for a total of 16 years. [empty string] Drug dealers who used print company to supply cannabis get 16 years [empty string] [empty string] [empty string] ARTICLE:Drug+dealers+who+used+print+company+to+supply+cannabis+get+16+years:1025678
5 2010-09-01 16:17:00.0 20100901 [empty string] 0 [empty string] "The sale completes a strategic review of our brands, which identified the core sectors Haymarket are determined to invest in during the next few years," said Haymarket Business Media, publishing director Paul Twite.<br /><br />"The move will enable us to focus our intellectual energies and drive the continued development of the <em>PrintWeek</em> brand in the UK and across the globe."<br /><br />London-based Metropolis owns business titles in markets including construction, travel and finance and also has a portfolio in the retail market, including titles such as <em>Independent Retail News</em>, <em>Duty Free News International</em> and the website Talking Retail.<br /><br />Alongside <em>Packaging News</em>, Metropolis has also bought technology title <em>AV</em> from Haymarket Media Group.<br /><br />Editorial and commercial teams from both titles will move into the Metropolis Business Media division.<br /><br />Metropolis Business Media managing director Kevin Crook said: "Packaging News covers a vibrant and important industry and I am looking forward to continuing to grow the brand as part of the Metropolis stable." Packaging News: sold to Metropolis Packaging News: sold to Metropolis CDE83E49-EBFC-E659-5EA7D9D214AD729C.jpg CDE82979-0492-3811-B6320F3871FCA08E.jpg PNW en_GB printweek.com 0 [empty string] 1025673 1 1 News 0 [empty string] [empty string] 5 2000 Web (online only story, NOT from printed publication) Haymarket-sells-Packaging-News PrintWeek sister title Packaging News has been sold to Metropolis International Group. [empty string] Haymarket sells Packaging News [empty string] [empty string] [empty string] ARTICLE:Haymarket+sells+Packaging+News:1025673
6 2010-09-01 12:37:00.0 20100901 Adam Hooker 3132 TH-Adam-Hooker-review.gif Duplo UK managing director Tony Lock said: "There needs to be a very good reason to come to any print machine show, especially after an Ipex, and we believe the Finishing Alliance partnership is that reason.<br /><br />"We have the widest range of finishing equipment available under one roof. As an alliance we can find the right solution to suit specific requirements."<br /><br />Several machines will make their UK debuts at the show, including Friedheim's MBO T535EA folder and Duplo's Digital System 3500 squareback bookletmaker.<br /><br />The event will also feature a live Finishing Alliance Zone showcasing an example of how the equipment within the three companies can work together.<br /><br />This year's show will take place at the Tate Modern gallery from October 6-8. Tate Modern: London Calling Tate Modern: London Calling CD18E4B2-F532-DB78-E8E9863E310928D3.jpg CD18CF55-CBB8-A73E-39A9FD0E069E7376.jpg PNW en_GB printweek.com 0 [empty string] 1025527 1 1 News 0 [empty string] [empty string] 6 2000 Web (online only story, NOT from printed publication) Finishing-Alliance-companies-put-united-front-London-Calling Finishing Alliance partners Duplo International, Friedheim International and Renz have strengthened their partnership after announcing that all three companies will be exhibiting at the second Duplo London Calling event - the first time that the three companies have appeared together [empty string] Finishing Alliance companies put on united front for London Calling [empty string] [empty string] [empty string] ARTICLE:Finishing+Alliance+companies+put+on+united+front+for+London+Calling:1025527