February 2007 • Vol 3 • Issue 2
4 From the Top
8 Upfront
Three questions for Peter Smith at Blackmore; print waste; growth of digital priting; recycling in France
12 Books
Dave Whigfield, Kodak's new general manager in the UK, names his favourite book
16 Finance special
Last year's spate of mergers is set to continue
18 Finance special
Our forecast for 2007 shows signs of growth...
20 Finance special
... while industry experts are less certain
24 Need to know
The definitive guide to lamination and varnishing, how to do it and what to look for
COVER STORY
26 What next for Polestar
Barry Hibbert outlines the strategy for the newly refinanced group with expansion in mind
32 Morgana rising
The finishing manufacturer has ridden the digital wave to success
34 Future in the cards
Richard Edward has bounced back from near disaster in 2006
40 Caledonian looks to biomass
UPM's Caledonian mill is investing in energy from biomass to cut its carbon footprint
44 Quebecor
The company is on the up with the first KBA Compacta 818 in the UK and aiming to hit the magazine market
50 The wraps come off at Anton
The leading direct mail printer has moved into impressive new premises in Essex
53 Direct mail lacks the personal touch
Direct mail is less about blanket mailings and more about segmented campaigns, but personalisation is lagging behind
60 The Vision on MIS
Vision in Print's report on MIS usage is the starting point for a renewed look at how MIS can be used
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