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Industrial action called at Trinity despite low ballot turnout
Unite members at newspaper publisher Trinity Mirror have voted to take industrial action, short of a strike, following a nationwide ballot.
Azimuth Print moves into digital with Konica Minolta investment
Azimuth Print has made its foray into digital print and is aiming to capitalise on a growing trend towards shorter runs with an investment in a Konica Minolta bizhub Pro C6501.
Roland DG unveils VersaCamm SP-540i and SP-300i models
Roland DG has unveiled two new additions to its VersaCamm series of printer/cutter machines - the SP-540i and SP-300i.
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GMG moves to direct sales model
Colour management and proofing specialist GMG has moved to a direct business model in the UK, firing its dealer channel and appointing a number of its staff to bolster the company's sales and support...
Roland DG to launch LEC-330 30in inkjet printer/cutter
Roland DG is set to launch the latest addition to its Print&Cut range of machines with the introduction of its LEC-330 30in inkjet printer/cutter.
Survey reveals mixed view of order intake from printers
Printers have mixed views on whether the economic climate is recovering, but 48% have experienced an upturn in orders, according to a printweek.com poll.
Outdoor plays big role in growth of trade credit bartering
The use of bartering to buy up media space, particularly outdoor, has shown a dramatic increase over the past year, according to trade credit company Astus.
Press giants 'must shed assets if merger is to go ahead', reports claim
The rumoured merger between press manufacturers Heidelberg and Manroland could only go ahead if both manufacturers sold assets in order to secure backing from European Union authorities, new reports...
Nationwide to control direct mail costs with transpromo initiative
Nationwide is to develop a platform to add promotional material to its customer statements to drive down the cost of print such as direct mail.
T Snape & Co upgrades to Suprasetter model
T Snape & Co has upgraded its Prosetter visible light platesetter to a Heidelberg Suprasetter A75 and signed a three-year deal with the German manufacturer worth 70,000 for its Saphira chemistry-free...
Double addition to Alinte range
FFEI has expanded its existing Alinte News range of violet platesetters with the introduction of two new semi-automatic products.
Debenhams in-house printer seals Agfa deal
Debenhams' in-house printer Magenta Print & Display has installed an Avalon N8-50 platesetter and Apogee workflow and signed an extended plate contract for Agfa's Energy Elite long-run, no-bake...
BT&D invests 300,000 in platesetter and workflow
Butler Tanner & Dennis (BT&D) has spent 300,000 on kit that it said will "add value" to its book printing business.
Southernprint to print new John Lewis magazine
John Lewis launches its customer magazine Edition today.