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Profile: Diverse portfolio proves to be a strong formation for Manchester PM business
While straddling the United-City divide, this company is investing in the future, writes <i>Helen Morris</i>

Fedrigoni UK takes inspiration from Russian dolls for 2011 calendar
Fedrigoni UK has launched its 2011 desk calendar, which showcases 13 different Fedrigoni FSC Sirio Color papers.

Tight budgets and a sector in a state of flux. Could a consultant be the answer?
Having moved from gainful employment in a print company to establishing a network of consultants around the world, I have been amazed at the dichotomy of opinion regarding this area of the sector.
Bollor Thin Papers launches Primacoat Green
Bollor Thin Papers has launched Primacoat Green, an FSC certified paper that is made up of 75% recycled fibres.

Staff at Banner Managed Comm told TPF's 10% pay cut will stay
Production staff at Banner Managed Communication's (BMC) Guildford site have been told a 10% pay cut imposed during TPF's ownership will remain.
Murdoch defends copyright at Stationers Debate
James Murdoch has described the principles of copyright as being "as valid today as they were in 1710".

Ryobi unveils 920 press perfector model
The 920P configuration offers double-sided eight-up printing and are available in of two, four, five, six, eight and ten unit models.

Printing.com eyes European expansion following 1.7m MFG acquisition
Printing.com has continued its European expansion with the acquisition of the Netherlands-based print business Media Facility Group (MFG) for a total consideration of 2m euros (1.7m).
Workflow under scrutiny for upcoming PrintWeek webcast
The next in the Autumn series of webcasts on printweek.com will cover the subject of workflow.

Xaar on course to raise funds for expansion
Xaar has raised nearly 93% of the gross proceeds required to fund the further expansion of its Huntingdon factory after it received valid acceptances for 8,158,762 new ordinary shares from qualifying...

eCards Media targets Moonpig share with on-demand greetings cards service
eCards Media has unveiled a new print-on-demand service for personalised greetings cards that aims to take a market share from industry rivals such as Moonpig by retailing cards for a third of the...
Xerox reseller Xeretec launches cross-media and web-to-print software
Xerox reseller Xeretec has launched a range of software and services including cross-media and web-to-print tools under the Xcel brand.

ViP conference to detail simple steps to paper cost savings
Print companies can make savings in paper costs equivalent to an average of 1.4% of their turnover through a few simple steps, according to Vision in Print (ViP).

The Scottish Police Services Authority eyes savings following Xerox equipment revamp
The Scottish Police Services Authority (SPSA) is on target to save 500,000 on print in the next five years after awarding Xerox the contract to replace its digital print equipment.
Sir Christopher Meyer named president of The Printing Charity
The Printing Charity unveiled former ambassador Sir Christopher Meyer as its new president at the charity's 183rd annual lunch yesterday (4 November).