Business

Me & my... Presstek 52DI
This direct imaging press has boosted profits at Falkirk Council's in-plant and took the the workload much higher than expected

RR Donnelley acquires Express Postal Options
Chicago-based RR Donnelley has acquired Express Postal Options (XPO) as it looks to build on its logistics service offering to a global client base.

A stream of alternative finance options
If you thought the recession had forever diminished the finance sources available to printers - think again. A wide variety of options has surfaced online in recent years and ingenuity is often all...
Tensor in deal with Manroland for North American sales
Manroland Web Systems has signed an agreement to sell Tensor International's single width web fed offset presses in the US and Canada.

Manroland Sheetfed cuts headcount at Offenbach
Manroland Sheetfed is to cut more than 10% of its workforce in Germany, according to local reports.

Councils ignore government pressure on late payments
Local authorities have failed to respond to government guidelines to pay suppliers within 10 days, with just 51% of invoices being paid on time in 2011/12, compared to 45% in 2009.

Pensord unveils two content delivery systems
Magazine printer Pensord has launched a content delivery system and reader App for publishers that it claims will improve revenue opportunities and brand reach.

UPDATE: Alderson Print Group web division in administration
Alderson Print Group (APG) has confirmed that its web subsidiary ABP Web was placed in administration on 31 August with the loss of 90 jobs.
HH Global scoops 9m Post Office business and makes senior digital appointment
HH Global has won a 8.9m print production and print management contract from the Post Office, and boosted its digital credentials with the appointment of Chris Heap as digital media development...

Hawthornes status unclear
The trading status of 117-year-old Nottingham printer Hawthornes is unclear.