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Baldwin, technotrans Deal Nixed

SHELTON, CT—Baldwin Technology has notified technotrans AG that it will no longer pursue the transaction announced in December. The companies had drawn up a letter of intent that would have seen technotrans acquire Baldwin Technology.

Quebecor World Wins Contract

MONTREAL—Quebecor World has reached an agreement with ALLTEL Publishing to print nearly 150 white and yellow page directory titles for distribution in 37 states. ALLTEL is a new client for Quebecor World. The directories will be produced at Quebecor World facilities in Waukee, IA; Hazleton, PA; Loveland, CO; and Edmonton, Alberta. In other news, the company also announced significant improvements to its book services digital printing platform by upgrading systems and redeploying existing assets. Four high speed, high resolution IBM 4100HD systems for black text will be installed at Quebecor World facilities in Leominster, MA, and Dubuque, IA.