Business

Nigerian Watch newspaper increases print-run
Nigerian Watch a free, monthly newspaper launched in April by publishing company Green World Media has more than doubled its print-run to 50,000.

Potts Print (UK) installs Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 75
Potts Print (UK) said that its latest press installation had increased the firm's capacity for B2 format work and would cut customer turnaround times.

Barnes & Noble announces partnerships with retailers for UK e-reader launch
Retailers Argos, Blackwell's, Foyles and John Lewis are to become the first in the UK to stock Barnes & Noble e-readers, which will be launched here in the autumn.

Chancellor Osborne confirms North East Enterprise Zone extension
The government has committed to helping the private sector "create sustainable jobs" after announcing it will extend the North East regional enterprise zone.

New paperless receipt technology, EReceipts, targets SMEs
A new cloud-based system that allows businesses to receive receipts online and export data to their accounting software will benefit small businesses, claims developer.

Link Mailing expands after placing faith in apprentices
Coventry-based Link Mailing has said it is important to 'invest and develop' its workforce as three of its apprentices continue to develop their skills set.

Presstek touts positives of proposed acquisition by AIP
Direct imaging press manufacturer Presstek has said that the proposed acquisition will provide a range of benefits as well as boosting the company's financial resources.

Trinity Mirror appoints former HMV boss Simon Fox as new CEO
Trinity Mirror has named former HMV boss Simon Fox as its new chief executive.

Agfa ties with GPT to offer flatbed printer discounts
Agfa has struck a deal with equipment supplier Graphic Printing Technologies (GPT) to offer discounts across its UV inkjet printer range.

SPM invests in new XL 75-5 to provide 'closed loop' control
Rotherhithe, London-based SPM Print has invested 850,000 in a new Speedmaster XL 75-5 plus coater to replace two older SM 74-5 presses.