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Factoring company could benefit SMEs
SME printers could benefit from the launch of a new factoring company that will provide invoice discounting to sub-1m-turnover companies.

Death knell for Wyndeham Plymouth as capacity is cut
Wyndeham Group chief executive Paul Utting explains the rationale behind the decision to put Wyndeham Plymouth staff into consultation over a proposed closure of the site.

Berforts invests in BQ270 as Bookselect soars
Berforts has invested in a Horizon BQ270 single-clamp perfect binder from Intelligent Finishing Systems, to keep up with its growing print-on-demand service.

Clear Channel teams on greener outdoor adverts
Outdoor media company Clear Channel has teamed up with green comms specialist Curb Media to form an exclusive partnership dedicated to delivering innovative bespoke campaigns using sustainable...

INTERVIEW: HP's Chris Morgan downplays need for offset alliance
In an exclusive interview with PrintWeek, Chris Morgan, senior VP of HP's worldwide Graphics Solutions business, explained how digital printing continues to disrupt the old printing models, enabling...

Killer app: Taxi turned over to pirates
Taxi Media has used a TX4 London taxi to build a pirate ship for The Museum of London. The taxi will cruise around the streets of London to promote the museums new exhibition, Pirates: The Captain...

ABC Print increases cutting capacity with Polar buy
Commercial printer ABC Print has increased its cutting capacity 10% after upgrading its guillotine.

Mystery surrounds Maurice Payne Colourprint
Mystery surrounds the status of Theale, Reading-based printer Maurice Payne Colourprint (MPC).

Consolidated Graphics reveals plans for landmark cloud computing investment
Cloud computing has been the buzz term in the technology space for several years, but now Houston-based Consolidated Graphics (CGX) is looking to quickly make it a reality in one of the first major...

CCI/Coakley Tech acquires assets of Winnebago Color Press
Hartland,WI-based CCI/Coakley Tech has acquired several Heidelberg sheetfed presses along with other assets of Winnebago Color Press for an undisclosed sum, in a move CCI/Coakley President/CEO Chris...

UPDATED: Former print director Myles Bunyard faces fraud charge
Former print director Myles Bunyard has appeared in court charged with defrauding almost 18,000.

GMG buys PrintFactory developer Aurelon
GMG has bought the Dutch wide-format technology provider Aurelon, developer of the PrintFactory and ProofMaster software, and put the large-format market at the centre of its growth strategy.
Moo targets businesses with new launch
Online consumer print shop Moo is targeting SMEs with its new Business Services offering.

Danwood recruits Ryan to cement Litho partnership
Former Litho Supplies digital sales director Mike Ryan has joined The Danwood Group as sales manager from early May.