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Echo editor defends Trinity Mirror Printing's move out of Liverpool
Liverpool Echo editor Ali Machray has defended Trinity Mirror Printing's decision to close its Liverpool plant, citing anticipated expansion costs of 28m-plus that would result in "commercial suicide"...
MPI businesses bought out of administration by HS Printers
The operating businesses of Media & Print Investments (MPI) have been sold to HS Printers, an acquisition vehicle founded by two entrepreneurs from outside the print industry.
Newly appointed Digital People MD targeting 30% growth
HP Indigo supplier Digital People has appointed Bill Holmes as managing director with the aim of growing its press install base by 30% in the next 12 months.
Designers invited to MetalFX workshops
MetalFX is to host a series of design workshops throughout September and October aimed at giving attendees hands-on experience with the company's design software.
Agfa quashes rumours that it will sell its Healthcare group
Agfa-Gevaert has once again been forced to deny reports that it was selling its Healthcare unit on Tuesday, as speculation in the Belgian press continued to surround the pre-media giant.
FMG rolls out extended VIP4 production software
Fresh Media Group (FMG) has introduced a new version of its production software platform VIP that extends the scope of the product to include production planning and delivery of final files to print...
HP heralds 'success' in de-inking inkjet print
HP has claimed that it is already making progress on the de-inking of inkjet print using standard flotation techniques.
Stewarts boosts colour management programme with Prepress Manager 4
Stewarts of Edinburgh is set to become an early adopter of Heidelberg's Prepress Manager 4 and Signastation 4 this autumn as part of its print colour management programme.
Administrator hopeful of TL Visuals sale
TL Visuals could yet recover from Wednesday's closure, according to administrator Tim Ball of Mazars, despite having ceased trading, with the loss of all 62 staff.
News International reveals plans for former print site at Wapping
News International is to consolidate its UK operations at the former print site in Wapping, East London.
Small businesses miss out on 'hundreds of millions of pounds' in rate relief
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has claimed that "hundreds of millions of pounds" are being left unclaimed because businesses are not aware of the Small Business Rate Relief Scheme (SBRS).
Quark bolsters executive team with Bartlett appointment
Quark has lured former Parametric Technology (PTC) and Arbortext vice president PG Bartlett to head up its product management and product marketing functions.
Tech-ni-Fold seals 1m deal with Heidelberg
Finishing kit producer Tech-ni-fold has signed a four-year deal with manufacturing behemoth Heidelberg to provide it with its latest Tri-Creaser product.
62 staff redundant as TL Visuals calls in the administrators
TL Visuals has gone into administration following the collapse of its proposed sale to direct mail printer Pepper Communications with all 62 staff now facing redundancy.
Terry Cooper Services announces TPE line-up
Finishing equipment distributor Terry Cooper Services (TCS) has said it will debut several new pieces of kit at this year's Total Print! Expo (TPE).