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Telegraph group renews pensions bid on West Ferry site

The Telegraph Media Group (TMG) has announced an additional 10m and promised an 11m contribution to the pension fund at the West Ferry print site, on the condition that its partner, Express...

Youth turn back on printed news

Newspaper reach in the UK dropped nearly a quarter (24%) between 1992 and 2006, according to figures from the National Readership Survey (NRS).

Oc offloads document tech arm

Oc has announced it is to sell its Oc Document Technologies (ODT) to US firm Captaris in a deal worth nearly 17m.

GAE to launch Horizon folder at open house events

Graphic Arts Equipment (GAE) is to hold a series of open house days to showcase its range of finishing kit, including the UK launch of Horizon's B2 combination folding system.

DMA calls for caution over postal review

The DMA has warned the government not to place an "unrealistic burden" on businesses to fund a universal postal service when it publishes its review next year.

Adobe PDF becomes international standard

Adobe PDF 1.7 is to become an international standard, in a move that could lead to "confusion" for the print industry and affect printers bidding for corporate and government contracts.

Calendar printer loses contract over St David's Day omission

Ceredigion County Council has terminated a contract with a Lancashire printer after a calendar sent out to residents of the Welsh town omitted details of St David's Day.

Envelope firm SEM chases eco boost with Fuji plates

SEM Envelope Manufacturing has tried to green up and double productivity after investing in Fujifilm Brillia HD Pro-T plates.

FSC creates division to grow globally

The Forest Stewardship Council has established a new business unit, 'FSC Global Development', in a bid to "develop and expand" markets.

Screen - eight questions for '08

This year has been another rollercoaster ride for the industry. While the printweek.com editorial team takes a (well-earned) break over the Christmas season, we've turned to the great and the good of...

Inca - eight questions for 08

This year has been another rollercoaster ride for the industry. While the printweek.com editorial team takes a (well-earned) break over the Christmas season, we've turned to the great and the good of...

Crucial Colour buys in Speedmaster to open new markets

Crucial Colour is aiming to broaden its remit and enter new markets after investing in a six-colour Heidelberg Speedmaster.

Xerox ties with Epson for wide-format Stylus Pro pair

Xerox has bolstered its range of wide-format printers with the addition of two co-branded 24-inch and 44-inch Epson presses.

Greetings card firm Moonpig speeds up finishing with Duplo cutter

Moonpig has invested in a Duplo Docucutter with scoring module to cater for a growing demand for its newly launched range of card sizes.

Furness Newspapers cuts waste with Baldwin dampening

Furness Newspapers has targeted improved consistency and reduced waste levels after investing in a new Baldwin World spray dampening system.