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Domino boosts inkjet know-how with Graph-Tech takeover
Domino has taken total ownership of Graph-Tech in a deal worth up to 19.1m.
Printing.com turnover increases by 28% despite slight dip in pre-tax profits
The Manchester-based firm has posted strong growth for the year ending 31 March 2012 with turnover rising to 21.8m from 17m in 2011, although pre-tax profits dropped slightly to 1.26m from 1.31m in...
Papico appoints former Robert Horne man John Bray
Paper merchant Papico has appointed former Robert Horne man John Bray as head of sales.
AMS ups green-appeal with solar panel move
Commercial printer Alpha Media Solutions (AMS) has improved its environmental credentials with a move to solar panels.
100m government funding to boost SMEs through alternative lending
The government is to invest up to 100m of funding in alternative lending channels as part of a 500m initiative aimed at supporting SMEs in any sector.
FPB pushes councils on late payment
The Forum of Private Business is chasing local authorities in England to clarify the time taken to pay suppliers.
Survey reveals poor performance of PDF to EPub conversion tools
The study, carried out by the Flemish Innovation Center for Graphic Communication (VIGC), found the average effectiveness score for tools used to convert library books to ebooks was just 30%, with the...
Cambridge University Press (CUP) outsources European print to MPG
The two businesses have signed a long-term agreement that will see MPG take over "a significant amount" of CUP's European mono, two and four-colour book and journal manufacturing from 2 July.
UK's biggest-ever direct mail campaign produced for Children with Cancer
Print and fulfilment company The Website has produced what it claims is the UK's biggest direct mail campaign to date.
Hickling & Squires installs new Xerox kit
Hickling & Squires has invested 450,000 in a raft of kit from Xerox in a bid to double its digital print revenues over the next 12 months.
3D print hindered by lack of understanding, says expert
Consultant Dr Phil Reeves has said that a lack of understanding of 3D print technology is preventing it from becoming a mainstream industry.
Media roundup: Karmarama, More!, Corona Extra, Ernst& Young, Nike
We bring you the buzz from the wider media sphere, across the world and across the web. This week: Karmarama lands Time Out; More! revamp; Corona Extra goes outdoor; Ernst & Young appoint media...
Print industry news roundup: Mosaic Print Management, W.A.E Group, Heytex, ESP Colour, Sotheby's Imprint
Stay up to date with your procurement supply chain thanks to print industry news at your fingertips. This week: Mosaic buys charity DM company; Agfa Jeti boosts W.A.E wide-format; Heytex targets US;...
Prismaflex boosts UK production facilities
International outdoor media specialist Prismaflex has boosted its production capacity at its Newhaven, UK subsidiary with a new banner production line.
Fenner Paper to distribute Italian manufacturer's flagship product
The independent paper merchant has been appointed UK distributor for Gruppo Cordenons' Stardream paper.