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EU investigates Apple and five publishers over e-book sales
Apple is being investigated along with some of the biggest names in publishing by European regulators over whether their arrangements for e-book sales are in breach of competition rules.
Waterstone's to launch 'Windle' e-reader
Waterstone's is to launch its own e-reader which will sit alongside printed books in the retailers' stores, managing director of the chain James Daunt said in an interview.

Manroland GB customers fear spare parts black hole
Manroland GB customers have stated their nervousness over the company's ability to supply spare parts and service.

Will eurozone crisis impact Drupa 2012 investment plans?
The past year has been defined by bail-outs, debt and contraction across the eurozone, which has adversely affected business and consumer confidence.

Drupa to light way as print industry keeps advancing
At next year's Drupa, the industry's suppliers will announce, and possibly even deliver, many new or upgraded products that will give an insight into the direction that print will take in the future....

DS Smith hails "improved performance in every division" in half-year results
DS Smith has announced a 20% year-on-year increase in its pre-tax profits from 35.6m to 42.8m in its half-year results, on revenues of 1,034m.

Newspaper consolidation gets culture secretary backing
Newspaper publishers could be given an opening to begin merging titles after the culture secretary Jeremy Hunt threw his support behind consolidation.

UPM manager Oldham will step down at end of year
UPM UK & Ireland general manager Will Oldham will step down at the end of the year.According to a letter sent to customers, which was seen by PrintWeek, plans to replace Oldham are currently in...

IFS launches Horizon's new book production system in the UK
Horizon's latest book production system has been launched in the UK by distributor Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS).

USPS to close more than half of mail processing centers
The US Postal Service (USPS) once again announced a dramatic restructuring that will result in fewer workers and a change in the way it does business although direct mail printers claim to be well...