Polestar continues to affirm its position as the leading supplier to the major magazine publishers, as it secures an extension to its existing contract with the National Magazine Company. The new contract, which now runs until 2012, covers 10 monthly titles printed at Polestar Chantry. In addition, Polestar has extended the contract for the production of Real People magazine for a further 12 months at Polestar Sheffield.

Simon Horne of the National Magazine Company says: "Polestar provides the levels of service and quality demanded by NatMag's high quality portfolio. We greatly value the long-term relationship with Polestar and the flexibility and innovation offered by its experience and expertise in our market. We are therefore very pleased to extend our relationship with them."

Polestar Key Account Director Avril Jenkins adds: "We are delighted to continue our partnership with the National Magazine Company, which by 2012 will have spanned over 30 years. Their recognition of Polestar as a key supplier for their printing needs is testimony to this relationship and its success."

The monthly magazines printed at Polestar Chantry are some of the UK's leading women's and lifestyle titles, including Company, Cosmopolitan, Cosmopolitan Travel, Country Living, Good Housekeeping, Prima, Prima Baby, Runners World, She and Zest.