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WCPC to host first Advanced Print and Coatings meeting
The Welsh Centre for Printing and Coating (WCPC) is to hold the first meeting of the Advancing Print and Coatings (APG) next month.

TCS appointed UK Zechini distributor
Finishing equipment supplier Terry Cooper Services (TCS) has been appointed UK supplier for the Zechini X-Book range of casing machines.

Blackhammer productivity up 30% after Perfecta buy
Lithographic and digital printer Blackhammer has reported a 30% increase in productivity after investing in a Perfecta 115TS guillotine from finishing suppliers IFS.

MMP talks ongoing but Unite not confident on resolution
Talks between Unite and packaging manufacturer Mayr-Melnhof Packaging (MMP) are ongoing today, with employees still unable to enter the Bootle facility.

MoneySupermarket.com tests print marketing with APS
Marketing services provider APS Group has launched MoneySupermarket.com's first ever direct mail campaign.
St Ives closes doors on Blackburn site
St Ives has confirmed the closure of its Blackburn multimedia site, which has resulted in the loss of 91 jobs.

Wyndeham extends lease of Roche facility
Wyndeham Group has extended the lease at its Roche plant for as much as nine years.

CPF launches tabbing service after folder customisation
Finishing specialist Clinical Print Finishers (CPF) has bought a fully automated inline tabbing machine to produce leaflets without glue.

Horizon installs second :M-Press after increased demand
Print and design company Horizon has invested in a second :M-Press Leopard flatbed press less than six months after installing the first to satisfy increased demand.

Printing.com reports consistent trading as web-to-print model builds momentum
Printing.com has said trading is in line with expectations as it rolls out its web-to-print platform for franchisees.

Blue Printing Group in administration
Blue Printing Group went into administration today, having closed its doors at the beginning of the month.

Unite to hold emergency meeting with MMP after management lockout
Unite officials are to hold emergency negotiations with packaging company Mayr-Melnhof Packaging (MMP) today, after the first management lockout in the print industry for nearly 55 years this weekend.

Now Print meets growing customer base with Duplo spend
Digital printer Now Print has moved to better cater for its growing customer base with a 30,000 spend on Duplo finishing equipment.

Paperlinx widens YoYo scheme to reach more than paper
Paper merchant Paperlinx has expanded its YoYo recycling scheme to include waste streams other than paper.

Duraweld launches Feelin' Green range
Duraweld has launched the Feelin' Green range of biodegradable and recyclable presentation products.