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Colour control start-up announces launch of first product
IQ Colour has announced the launch of its first product, which it described as a "next generation" digital colour separation workflow for the newspaper sector, IQ Colour News.
Number of liquidations jumps as businesses feel the pinch
The number of companies falling into liquidation has risen dramatically in the third quarter of the year, according to figures from the Insolvency Service.
Epson targets high-end users with new Stylus Pro duo
Epson is targeting printers looking to move into demanding packaging proofing markets with its brace of new wide-format Stylus Pro machines.
Administrators called in at Impress (Leicester)
Impress (Leicester) has gone into administration making 22 of its 34 staff redundant.
Quark lands major deal with French media group
Hersant Media Group has signed an agreement with Quark for a three-year, unlimited use licence for more than 700 copies of QuarkXPress 8.
Travel agents take fresh look at the high costs of printed brochures
Some travel agents have resorted to charging a 1-per-copy fee for printed brochures, in a bid to offset the cost of the 300m that are printed in the UK each year.
InBev promotes new Stella brand with major outdoor poster campaign
Drinks company InBev UK has launched a "heavyweight" advertising campaign using a host of outdoor media, in order to boost awareness of its newly launched Stella Artois 4% brand.
Private equity group buys out GI Solutions
Direct marketing company GI Solutions Group has been bought out by private equity investor Grove Industries for an undisclosed sum.
Independent denies claims of possible 1 sale to DMGT
Independent News & Media (IN&M) has denied media speculation that it will offload the Independent and its sister title, The Independent on Sunday, to the Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT).
Nuffield Press bags UK first with folding buy
Sheet-fed catalogue printing specialist Nuffield Press has ordered the UK's first MBO K800.2 Super 4KTL automatic combi folding machine.
Government set to announce backdown over ID cards trial
The Government will limit its ID cards trial to just two airports, the Home Secretary is expected to announce today, giving in to mounting pressure from unions and the public.
MetalFX to close, deemed non-core
Metallic colour specialist MetalFX (MFX) is to close after parent company Ciba Coating Effects decided the business did not fit in with its core operations.
Publishers hit out at BBC's growing grip on commercial markets
Publishers have criticised the BBC's increasing power as it moves further into commercial markets.
Manroland to showcase B2/B3 presses at open house
Manroland has announced it will host a small-format open house in Germany later this month.
Companies House needs to get tough over 18.6bn owed to businesses - FSB
Small businesses are owed around 18.6bn in outstanding payments and Companies House should do more to protect debtors, an industry body has said.