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EFI eyes further MIS market consolidation
EFI senior vice president and general manager of productivity software Marc Olin has said the company will continue to drive consolidation amongst MIS providers in the wake of its latest acquisition.

Roland launches white and metallic inks
Roland has launched Eco-Sol Max2 white and metallic silver inks for its Soljet Pro4 XR-640 printers.

BCC calls on chancellor to help small businesses
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has published its GDP forecasts for 2013 and 2014 and called for effective measures, in tomorrow's Autumn Statement, to help small business.

Mimaki to boost support in EMEA region
Wide format manufacturer Mimaki aims to set up a dedicated EMEA support operation before next summer in response to huge demand in the wide format market.

Concern over skills funding ahead of Autumn Statement
Concerns have arisen over proposals, expected to be backed by the Chancellor in the Autumn Statment, that could see billions of pounds of ring-fenced skills funding devolved to a single pot.
Print industry news roundup: Skills Show, Wallace Print, Superior Creative, SMG, Sun Chemical, Roland, St Bride's
Stay up to date with your procurement supply chain thanks to print industry news at your fingertips. This week: Craig Clifford wins gold at Skills Show; Wallace Print Group buys third digital flatbed;...

Funding for Lending users cut borrowing by 1.1bn
Lending decreased by 1.1bn across the six banks that borrowed from the Bank of England (BoE) during the first two months of its Funding for Lending Scheme (FLS).

Killer app: PTD builds on Lancaster Castle project
Lancaster University's PROUD project launched a campaign called Beyond the Castle to get local residents to think creatively about better and more creative uses of the land surrounding Lancaster...

Frith's Flexible Packaging fined after employee injured
Essex-based packaging firm Frith's Flexible Packaging (FFP) has been fined 8,000 by Southend Magistrates' Court after an employee seriously injured his hand in 2011.

Superior Creative invests in 'world's biggest' die-cutter
Wiltshire-based Superior Creative, the litho and digital printer, has invested hundreds of thousands in a Diecut Goldline, which the manufacturer claims will be the biggest in the world.

Rose Signs & Engraving invests in Epson Surecolor S30600
Sheffield-based Rose Signs & Engraving has spent 9,000 on an Epson Surecolor S30600, as part of a 16,000 total spend at the Spandex open house, earlier this month.

Kodak secures $830m exit finance facility
Kodak said its lenders were demonstrating increased confidence in the company's future after they boosted its $793m interim and exit finance facility by $37m and established "improved" terms for...

Brightsource becomes latest UK firm to install Aproove
Cheltenham-based print manager Brightsource has invested in a new web-based document editor, Aproove, in an effort to improve its client experience and speed approval cycles.

Bauer launches Grazia iPad edition
Magazine publisher Bauer has launched an iPad version of weekly glossy women's magazine Grazia, claiming it is a 'game changer' in digital publishing.

Armstrong Printing in voluntary liquidation owing up to 30 creditors
Scottish print firm Armstrong Printing appointed provisional liquidators on 29 October after it filed a winding up plea with the Sheriff of Tayside Central and Fife.