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10 things to recall from the noughties before the next general election

Posted by on Apr 29, 2010 in business | 0 comments The leaders election debate is this evening I am a  proud graduate from the University of Birmingham where the final pre-election leaders debate is being held this evening in the Great Hall at 20.30. In an idle few minutes recently I recalled 10 things to reflect on before the 2010 UK General Election next week.  I dont normally “do” politics, but once every 5 years...
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See you at OGGCAMP this weekend

Posted by on Apr 28, 2010 in Open Source | 0 comments I’m up in Liverpool for the open source software OGGCAMP this weekend and will be there on Saturday around lunchtime.  If anyone wants to catch up with me in particular then please email me your contact details. I’d particularly like to share experiences with any other SME users of  FLOSS .  See you...
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DETEX manufacturer moves forward following collapse of their largest customer

Posted by on Apr 27, 2010 in A C Labels, business, Labels, press releases | 0 comments PRESS RELEASE 27 April 2010 Derby, UK DETEX manufacturer moves forward following collapse of their largest customer AC Labels, who have previously manufactured DETEX labels for the verification of gamma radiation sterilisation, have announced the launch of the GAMMATEX™ brand following the collapse of their largest customer for that range, Sessions of York. Dr Adrian Steele, Managing Director...
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AC Labels in Derby are recruiting a General Manager

Posted by on Apr 27, 2010 in A C Labels, business, Labels | 0 comments Following the request acquisition of AC Labels in Derby by the Mercian Labels Group on 31 March 2010, we have created a new role for a General Manager of the AC Labels operation in Derby. This new role is an exciting opportunity for a talented manager with business development skills to take day to day control of a small (10 person) niche manufacturing business who are market leaders in high...
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Chilli growing update

Posted by on Apr 20, 2010 in business, Open Source | 1 comment I’ve picked up on the open source community interest in Chilli plant growing from Alan at the Open Sourcer, and previously blogged on last years Chilli crop, and the new batch for 2010.  Growing progress is good – this is the state of this years crop.  Good curries coming next...
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Staffordshire Asparagus

Posted by on Apr 20, 2010 in business | 1 comment We are based in Staffordshire, home to the growers some of the best Asparagus I’ve ever tasted.  New Farm near Lichfield is our local supplier during the delicious but brief season, and last night the first crop made its way onto the dinner table from their farm shop.  Delicious!  If you havent enjoyed Asparagus for a while, get it now whilst its in season and great...
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A C Labels is up and running!

Posted by on Apr 14, 2010 in A C Labels, business, Labels, Security Labels | 0 comments I love it when a plan comes together! (No, this is not a message from Hannibal of the A-Team!) Pictured above are the new Top Team at AC Labels in Derby, a new subsidiary of the Mercian Labels Group with the first high quality variable barcode labels from a new factory, setup and running to produce high quality stock in just 13 days from the deal being closed. From left to right are Karen, Marge,...
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Xeikon 3500 to debut at IPEX

Posted by on Apr 13, 2010 in Labels | 0 comments Well the news is out - the new Xeikon press is called the 3500 (not the 3600 I guessed!) and “width” is the new development as suggested by my informant. “The Xeikon 3500 can run web widths of 200 to 512mm wide at speeds of up to 19.2m/min, regardless of the number of colours used.” This takes the new press just above the productivity of the serious competition, the...
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A C Labels bought by the Mercian Labels Group

Posted by on Apr 2, 2010 in A C Labels, business, Labels, press releases, Security Labels | 0 comments PRESS RELEASE 2 April 2010 Cannock, Staffordshire, UK A C Labels bought by the Mercian Labels Group Barcode labelling specialists A C Labels have been acquired by the Mercian Labels Group in an assets and goodwill deal, securing the long term supply of variable data barcode labels and the highly regarded A C Labels brand. “A C Labels has a fantastic reputation in the marketplace as a...
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