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Macfarlane emerges from uncertain market with increased sales
Packaging group Macfarlane increased sales and profits last year despite volatile raw materials prices and uncertain market conditions.

Océ's Rokus van Iperen made CEO of Canon Europe, reports claim
Oc's Rokus van Iperen has been appointed to lead Canon Europe, following the retirement of current chief executive Ryoichi Bamba, according to reports in the Dutch media.

Banner cites contract renewals for "strong" 2011
Catherine Burke, managing director of Banner Managed Communication (BMC), the print management arm of BPO group Office2office, has declared 2011 a "strong" 12 months for the business.

HP aims to help printers transform businesses
Graphics of the Americas show daily spoke with David Murphy, Director of Marketing, Americas Graphics Solutions Business, HP Imaging and Printing Group

Break the bank: convincing them to approve your loan
You've got to spend money to make money - or so the saying goes. And it certainly rings true in the print industry. If you don't put your money where the advancing technology is, you can expect to see...

Addo Printing expands team after 175,000 spend
Trade printer Addo Printing has expanded its team following a 175,000 kit spend in late 2011 and early 2012.

Industry mourns passing of IDM co-founder Derek Holder
Tributes have poured in from across the direct marketing sector for Professor Derek Holder, co-founder of the Institute of Direct Marketing (IDM), who passed away earlier this month.

FFEI launches apprentice scheme to inspire future generations
FFEI has spoken out on the urgent need to inspire future generations to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics in order to help rebalance the economy.
Maximum Graphics appoints Nawfel president, targets geographic growth
Chaska, MN-based Maximum Graphics, which is part of Consolidated Graphics (CGX), announced that Rob Nawfel has been appointed president as it looks to promote the printer's digital presses and...

Polestar's staff training not up to scratch, states Ofsted
Polestar has vowed to improve its communication with employees, after an Ofsted report claimed that the overall effectiveness of the firm's current training programme was not up to scratch.