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Publishers combine back office functions in new venture
Condé Nast and Hearst have set up a new joint venture in the US that could have far-reaching implications for magazine production if it sets a trend.
Jaymar Packaging first UK company to dress press with Printgraph product
Jaymar Packaging has become the first company in the country to install a new keep-clean covering on a press.
Cestrian in dual EFI Vutek spend
Cestrian Imaging has become one of the first companies to invest in the EFI Vutek HSr Pro dedicated roll-to-roll inkjet press.
Blake Envelopes expands and hires new sales lead
Envelope supplier Blake is targeting diversification and multi-channel business growth by appointing a new head of sales and opening a new Midlands warehouse.
House of Lords vellum row goes viral
A House of Lords decision to scrap the centuries old tradition of recording Acts of Parliament on vellum has sparked an outcry, with the story going viral on social media with the #savevellum...
Local printer moves into Hudson and Pearson
A Burnley trade printer has bought Hudson and Pearson’s property and plant from its administrator BDO UK in a seven-figure deal.
Donnelley announces newco names as it prepares for split
RR Donnelley has decided on the new names for the separate businesses that will be created when the group completes its three-way split later this year.
Bid launched to take Tangent private
Former TV mogul Michael Green is backing a £6.7m bid to buy back Tangent Communications and take the struggling print PLC private.
Heidelberg makes 'good progress'
Heidelberg’s burgeoning services division accounted for almost half of the firm’s sales in its latest quarterly results.
New partnership to take over at One Digital
Co-founders and joint managing directors of One Digital are to hand over day-to-day control of the Brighton-based business from April to spur growth.
Lion FPG looks to Horizon following contract win
General commercial printer Lion FPG has used a recent contract win to splash out on a new perfect binder.
Vutek buy to drive JollyBig turnover increase
JollyBig hopes to increase its turnover by a quarter after investing in a Vutek QS2000 hybrid flatbed and roll-to-roll printer to meet the increasing day-to-day demand for its large-format display...
Killer app: Monster bunch employ the force for Hollywood hit
Birmingham wide-format printer Hollywood Monster created a striking wall graphic for a local branch of cinema chain Cineworld to help launch the biggest film of the past few months – Star Wars: The...
Overmatter: marathon challenge
Overmatter is in awe of anyone who can run for a bus, never mind for many miles.
James Cropper to recycle up to 100m McDonald's cups
James Cropper could soon be transforming up to 100 million used McDonald's coffee cups a year into paper after the two companies signed a landmark deal.