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Blackburns meets short-run demand with Indigo 7000 buy
Blackburns of Bolton is aiming to meet the requirement for short-run work from its growing customer base after investing in its newest digital press, an HP Indigo 7000.

Celloglas's Mirri launches biodegradable metallic board
Celloglas division Mirri has responded to demand for biodegradable products with the launch of Mirri Bio - a home-compostable metallic board.
Digital outdoor revenues continue climb in face of 20% sector slump
The rise of digital outdoor advertising screens could hit a bump as the recession hampers new projects, according to the Outdoor Advertising Association.
NHS Pensions announces high-volume mailing contract winners
NHS Pensions has awarded a contract to inform its members of their options for later retirement to Communisis and Prolog.

Webmart sets up contract sales division
Webmart has expanded its print management offering with a new contract sales division.
PCP secures ISO 14001/9001 as part of growth plan
Precision Colour Printing (PCP) has said its recent ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 accreditations are "vital" to the continuing success of the business and its development.

Paper group and printer in Sunday Times 'green' list
Environmental credentials at paper merchant James McNaughton Group and large-format printer Allsignsgroup have been recognised in the latest Sunday Times 60 Best Green Companies 2009.

'It's Nice That' design site launches in print
The team behind the It's Nice That online design website has chosen to extend it into a bi-annual magazine, calling on London-based Push to print the inaugural issue.

MPGi poised to call in administrators as business 'runs out of cash'
MPG Impressions (MPGi) is on the verge of administration after attempts to save the business, including a voluntary pay reduction and a proposed sale to an undisclosed third party, failed to keep the...

PMT makes double Xerox investment to match digital demand
PMT Digital has invested in two new Xerox digital presses as part of an ongoing investment programme that it said will continue throughout the year.

Key2 continues 200,000 spend with UK's first Mimaki JV33
Portsmouth-based display graphics printer Key2 Group has made its second wide-format investment in less than a year after opting for the UK's first Mimaki JV33.

Transport for London launches coveted tender for freesheet distribution
Transport for London (TFL) has launched a tender process for its morning freesheet slot, which could see The Metro ousted from tube stations for the first time in 11 years.

Printable Technologies posts record results despite downturn
Printable Technologies, the US-based web-to-print and variable data publishing software developer, has bucked the trend of the downturn by posting record results for the first quarter of 2009.

Xerox's Mulcahy steps down as chief executive after 33 years
Xerox chairman and chief executive Anne Mulcahy is to step down from her position and will be succeeded by the company's current president Ursula Burns.

Yell Group's UK print revenues down 11%
Print revenues at directory group Yell have dropped nearly 11% within its UK operation, however the company has reiterated its commitment to print.