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EVC Graphic Design & Print installs Speedmaster SX 74
EVC Graphic Design & Print has become the latest company to invest into Heidelberg's new Speedmaster SX platform, with the installation of an SX 74 press.

MMP shareholders forced to 'run gauntlet' of angry workers
Employees at packaging giant Mayr-Melnhof Packaging (MMP) will force the company's shareholders to "run a gauntlet of angry workers" when they attend a board meeting in Vienna.

MGI unveils JetVarnish 3D Spot UV coater
Digital press manufacturer MGI has claimed its new JetVarnish 3D spot UV coater eliminates the compromise of speed over coating thickness, handling both "with ease".

Domino Printing Sciences attains fifth Queen's Award
Domino Printing Sciences has sealed its fifth Queen's Award since 1985 after being recognised for Continuous Achievement in International Trade.

Postage price hike leads to surge in demand for low weight envelope alternative
A product developed by The Lettershop Group as an alternative to envelopes has seen a surge in demand following increases to postage charges, according to the Leeds-based direct mail printer.

Adobe offers pay-as-you-go CS6 with Creative Cloud launch
Adobe will officially launch Creative Cloud, a subscription-based online hub through which members will be able to access its full range of creative tools and services, next month.
Print not seeing benefit of marketing-spend return
Marketing spend is on the increase, according to a global marketing survey, but print does not appear to be seeing the fruits of the recovery.

GWP named UK's first ISO 12647-2 certified label printer
Gavin Watson Printers (GWP) has become the UK's first label production business to attain the ISO 12647-2 colour management certification through Heidelberg.

Think-tank urges insolvency rethink
Printers have cautiously welcomed calls by a Tory think-tank to bring in US-style bankruptcy protection, which allows the management of insolvent companies a fixed period of time to try to restructure...

Halstan boss to run Marathon
Halstan Holdings chairman Chris Smith will celebrate his 60th birthday this weekend by running the London marathon - the first time he has run a full marathon.