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Forward Press is targeting increased efficiency for its print-on-demand service after investing in a KB 2000 perfect binder from Morgana.

LithoTechnics has launched Metrix 3.0, the first Mac-compatible version of its layout tool for commercial print jobs.

Arkle Print, which earlier this month made 50 employees redundant, is set to go into administration, a senior source close to the company has confirmed.

Ryobi is set to make its foray into the B1 market after unveiling the first model in its new 1050 series, a 40in five-colour press.

Gradual Software has released an update to its Switch 07 workflow automation product, featuring compatibility with Mac OS 10.5 Leopard.

Emap's shareholders have approved the 1bn sale of its business-to-business division to a joint venture of Guardian Media Group (GMG) and private equity house Apax Partners.

Stephens and George Print Group (S&G) has sought out untapped revenue streams with new online printing arm SGC Direct for products such as stationery, single-colour letter printing and business cards.

Oxford-based university printing specialist Oxprint has gone into liquidation.

Chesterfield-based offset printer Printability has been able to push ahead with a move into digital ahead of schedule after its new Horizon StitchLiner increased performance in its finishing line.

Finishing and consumables manufacturer GBC has met growth in solvent printers with a new range of cold lamination films for indoor and outdoor applications, such as posters and display graphics.

Mike Keating, the founder of Keating Group, the engraver of gravure cylinders, has bought the company's Bradley Fold site out of administration, saving 18 jobs.

Anglo-Dutch media giant Reed Elsevier has announced it is to sell off its print division in a bold restructuring move.

A Private Members Bill that aims to give agency and temporary workers the same rights as permanent staff has passed a second reading in the Commons, paving the way for introduction into UK law.

The business climate for the printing industry will be more stable in the coming decade than the last, though employment within the sector will still shrink, a new report has suggested.

Apprentices in England working in the printing and paper sectors are being urged to enter an awards scheme run by Proskills, the sector skills council for the process and manufacturing industries.