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Muller Martini has unveiled a new high-productivity combination of its machines, capable of stitching up to 84,000 products per hour when handling 2-up work.

Bermondsey-based Mitie Document Solutions has invested in a new finishing package from Morgana.

Dorset-based design and print provider Cheamstar Design and Print has made a bid to counter higher postage costs with new finishing kit.

Maxine Reason has returned to Birmingham-based mailing house Baker Goodchild after giving birth to her first child.

Oc has welcomed five more UK printers into its Quality Centre programme, which reflects a proven track record in the digital print market using the firm's equipment.

Quark is to make its XPert Tools Pro plug-ins for QuarkXpress 7 available as free downloads from next month.

Litho Supplies has posted a slight dip in profits and sales in 2006 although the supplier is targeting an improved 2007 through organic growth and acquisitions.

Fujifilm Sericol has announced price increases of up to 6% for its screen inks and screen-making products.

WHSmith has rejected Amicus' proposal to keep its final salary pension scheme open for staff working at its Smith News newspaper distribution arm and core retail operation.

Heidelberg house FWB Printing has upgraded its cutting and moved to chemistry-free platemaking at its Wincanton, Somerset base.

Wyndeham Kestrel has revealed that two of its employees are planning a gruelling charity bike-ride from Lands End to John O'Groats on a "Le2Jog tour" this Easter.

Amicus and the Transport & General Workers' Union (T&G) have voted to merge to create Britain and Ireland's largest trade union with around 2m members.

Palladian Press in Colchester has cut makeready times by eight times following the installation of two Heidelberg presses.

Five printers are fighting it out to claim printer of the year at the Periodical Publishers Association Magazine Production Awards.