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Informa and UBM in talks to create possible 3bn 'supergroup'

Informa and rival United Business Media (UBM) are in talks to merge in a deal that would create a 3bn business publishing "supergroup".

KEP Print buys world's first Agfa Anapurna XLS

KEP Print Group is pushing for a 3m turnover increase after signing for the world's first Agfa Anapurna XLS wide-format press.

Cambrian Printers takes on Royal Horticultural Society contract

Cambrian Printers has taken on a brace of titles for the Royal Horticultural Society from previous supplier Friary Press.

Regional newspapers on a cliff edge, report warns

Regional newspapers are on a "cliff edge", according to a new report by media specialist Enders Analysis.

Qualitec Group boosts environmental standing

Commercial printer Qualitec Group has boosted its eco-credentials after being awarded two accreditations.

Telegraph targets holidaymakers in French printing move

The Telegraph Media Group (TMG) is to print copies of the <i>Daily Telegraph</i> and <i>Sunday Telegraph</i> in Nantes, France.

Printflow Limited gets ISO9001 to become more competitive

Printflow Limited has secured the ISO9001:2000 management system certification in a bid to help the company prove more competitive when pitching for contracts.

154 jobs lost as Trader Media Group closes Wiltshire site

Trader Media Group (TMG) has closed its Wiltshire print plant, resulting in 154 job losses.

BPIF to advise recruiter group JPL on expansion

JPL Group, the specialist recruiter for the print, packaging and marketing sectors, has joined the BPIF to hone its service.

Sainsbury's ends relationship with Communisis after nine years

Communisis has lost the Sainsbury's multi-million pound printing contract after a competitive tender, with the business set to be transferred to an as yet unknown rival at the beginning of September.

Baskerville Press owner to buy Warminster press

A key industry player has added to his stable of print companies by taking over the 89-year-old Warminster Press.

Trelleborg signs 34m deal to buy Offset Printing Blanket

Trelleborg has completed its previously announced acquisition of MacDermid's Offset Printing Blanket business.

Pensord in surprise online magazine package launch

Sheetfed magazine specialist Pensord has taken the surprising step of embracing online media with the launch of an online magazine package.

Finishing Matters acquires PrintWyze to extend services

Cheltenham-based Finishing Matters has snapped up a nearby digital printer to increase its service reach.

Nottingham Trade Finishers invests in a Muller Prima S

Nottingham Trade Finishers is facing the economic downturn with confidence after installing a Muller Martini stitching line this week to help keep its turnover buoyant.