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Cove (SW) bought out of administration by local printer
Digital printer Cove (SW) has been bought out of administration by another Somerset printer.
UK exits recession
The UK recession has officially ended after the latest GDP figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that the economy grew by 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2009.
Butler, Tanner & Dennis moves into fine arts market
Colour book printer Butler Tanner & Dennis (BT&D) has launched a Fine Arts Service in a bid to attract clients that require books, catalogues and art-related prints.
Falconboard recycled substrates get European roll-out
Hexacomb Besin is building a network of dealers to roll out its Falconboard range of 100% recycled paper-based boards across Europe.
EFI Vutek refreshes 3.2m roll-to-roll UV offer with QS3250r
EFI Vutek has updated its 3.2m-wide roll-to-roll UV printer offering with the QS3250r, which supersedes the QS3200r.
Ex Polestar Petty MD Bowen takes on chief executive role at Print People Group
Chris Bowen, previously managing director at Polestar Petty, has been appointed to the role of chief executive officer at the Print People Group.
Research finds that DM marketing spend is moving to digital outlets
Research carried out by marketing specialist Alterian has found that 84% of marketing companies are shifting budgets previously targeted at direct mail and telemarketing into digital platforms such as...
Trinity slams Audit Commission findings
Trinity Mirror Group (TMG) has slammed the government's decision to use the Audit Commission to assess the competition local newspapers face from council newspapers.
Council newspapers not wasting public money: Audit Commission
Local newspaper publishers in the UK were dealt a major blow this weekend after the Audit Commission ruled that council newspapers are not a misuse of public money.
National Insurance rise threatens UK recovery, business groups warn
Two business groups have appealed to business secretary Lord Mandelson not to put any economic recovery at risk by pressing ahead with the government's planned 1% increase in National Insurance (NI).
Government makes public sector online course free
The Department for Business Innovation & Skills (BIS) has announced a free online course for small businesses to learn how best to win public sector contracts.
Xerox acquires IBS to expand reach across Ireland
Xerox has moved to expand its presence across Ireland after acquiring digital kit reseller Irish Business Systems (IBS) in a deal worth 21m euro (18.2m).
Bishops Printers adds capacity with double Heidelberg buy
Bishops Printers is aiming to send out "a positive message" after buying two Heidelberg presses and taking on new staff.
Wide-format sector sets sights on service expansion in 2010
Print companies in the wide-format sector have turned to offering additional services and entering new markets in a bid to improve their fortunes in 2010, a new report has claimed.
Agfa completes Gandi purchase
Agfa has completed the acquisition of Gandinnovations, following its announcement in November last year.