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Halstan hails Pindar progress
A year after purchasing Pindar's cartography business Halstan has described the business as "going from strength-to-strength".

Unite calls for supplier support as Paragon staff step up strikes
The union is asking Paragon's customers and suppliers to help pressurise the company to resume negotiations as staff plan a 58-hour walk out.

Paperlinx commercial print director steps down
Malcolm Lane-Ley is to leave Paperlinx today (31 July) after 27 years in the paper industry.

Finishing equipment manufacturer MB insolvent
Mathias Bauerle (MB), the German automated folding and inserting systems manufacturer, has filed for bankruptcy protection.

DMGT posts 509m revenue as Mail Online records profit
The Daily Mail & General Trust reported a 3% revenue increase in its third quarter interim results to 1 July.

Tennis stars revert to childhood for Olympics book
The International Tennis Federation commissioned the 140-page Aspire Inspire book to celebrate the presence of worldwide tennis champions at the London 2012 Olympics. The book was launched during the...

Print Farm opts for Komori LSX-529
The purchase follows more than a decade of double-digit annual growth for the Doral, FL print company.

Metallic London maps celebrate memorable year for the capital
The limited edition screen prints are available in gold, silver and bronze in a nod towards London's sporting summer.

Mainstream Direct invests in Xerox presses
The trade mailing house aims to expand its range of services with a refurbished Xerox Nuvera press.

IFABC launches free newspaper circulation database
The new online service will cover headline circulation data for 34 global markets.

Schawk promotes Eric Ashworth to president
Schawk has promoted its chief strategy officer Eric Ashworth to the role of president.

Economy contracts for third consecutive quarter
Wet weather and the extra bank holiday in June have been blamed for a 0.7% fall in gross domestic product (GDP) for the second quarter of 2012.

UK energy prices to soar above competitor economies
Energy prices will rise faster in the UK than in any other major economy thanks to climate change levies due to start coming in from next year.

Manroland Sheetfed UK MD to leave
Manroland Sheetfed UK has been dealt a dual blow with managing director Adam Robotham and sales manager Len Taylor both leaving the business.
FPB blasts new health and safety inspection fee proposals
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has labelled new government proposals to force businesses to pay for health and safety inspections as inflexible and unclear.