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Union still hopeful of deal ahead of planned industrial action at Trinity sites
Unite has said it is hopeful of finalising a deal with Trinity Mirror, despite planned industrial action set to begin at the publisher's sites across the country 19 September.
Presstek targets mass market with Aeon plate
Presstek has launched its first processed plate, the Presstek Aeon, in a bid to break out of its chemistry-free niche and achieve greater mass market appeal.
Canon launches imageRunner Advance range to capitalise on PoD growth
Canon has responded to a low-volume print-on-demand (PoD) market that is "evolving rapidly" with the launch of its new series of imageRunner Advance presses.
The Observer will not be closed - GNM
Guardian News and Media (GNM) has announced that the Observer, the world's oldest Sunday newspaper, will not be closed, despite mounting speculation over its future.
Nipson hit with 1.8m debt repayment demand
One of the principal creditors of Nipson UK's parent company, Nipson Digital Printing Systems, has demanded immediate repayment of 2m euro (1.8m) in Convertible Loan Notes, which could leave the...
DocuMaster in at Connekt Group
Commercial printer Technik Group has installed a Morgana DocuMaster at its subsidiary Connekt Group.
Primera changeover accelerated with quick-transfer trolley
Muller Martini has said that users of its Primera saddlestitcher can achieve even quicker job changeovers with its quick-transfer trolleys.
Remous seals move into web-to-print with Horizon StitchLiner
Remous has installed a Horizon StitchLiner from Graphic Arts Equipment as part of a move into the web-to-print sector.
Senator reduces costs with Heidelberg Cylinder investment
Finishing specialist Senator has said it can now handle "even the most challenging" work, after investing in a Heidelberg Cylinder.
Bell & Bain in line for disposal says PAC
Prime Active Capital (PAC), formerly Oakhill Group, is in talks regarding a disposal of its book printing subsidiary Bell & Bain and its digital print subsidiary Top Copy.
Piggott Black Bear bought by Celinco
The business and assets of Piggott Black Bear (Cambridge) have been sold to print consortium Celinco, after the B1 magazine printer went into administration earlier this month.
Hillhouse to leave Presstek
Presstek Europe sales & marketing director Ray Hillhouse is to leave the company at the end of September as a result of restructuring.
Tangent acquires Snowball in 3.2m deal
Tangent Communications has bought London-based customer insight agency Snowball for an initial consideration of 1m in cash, rising to a maximum of 3.2m in cash and shares depending on performance.
Blue Group officially opens Essex 'supersite'
A local MP has helped commercial printer Blue Group to officially open its 2m Essex "supersite".
HP to target transpromo market with RR Donnelley partnership
HP will target the transactional and transpromo print markets for the next phase of the rollout of its HP Inkjet Web Press, following the commercial launch of the press at Print 09 in Chicago last...