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Trade finisher TTB Hickeys has ceased trading.

After over 100 years, one of Birminghams longest established printers has collapsed with the loss of 48 jobs.

Quebecor World is seeking 6m worth of cost savings at its Corby site before it will commit any investment from its 140m ($250m) European re-equip.

Midlands web printer Cradley has been ordered to pay a 45,000 compensation payout to a former worker for unfair dismissal.

Small- and medium-sized print firms could be affected by an OFT review into the relationship between businesses and banks.

An upgrade to West Ferrys ageing presses looks unlikely after joint proprietor and outspoken Express Newspapers owner Richard Desmond told <i>The Observer<i/i> that the plant was comparatively new.

Communisis has announced that preliminary discussions over a possible offer for the company have now ended.

In response to recent research, XL Training & Recruitment is launching a two-day training course subsidised by Xerox called Selling Digital Print Solutions.

This years <i>Packaging News</i> awards will take place on 26 September in Birmingham.

A coalition of some 50 non-governmental organisations has launched a 10-year agenda to get the European paper industry to reduce production by 50%.

A new free paper dedicated to the alternative side of London, including the adult entertainment scene, is beginning to outgrow its print slot at Northcliffes Bristol site.

Stationery printer Horner Brothers Print Group (HBPG) has been bought in an MBO led by managing director Judith Fox (pictured left).

Ink Shop has invested in new equipment, and intends to open three new outlets in Scotland during this year.

Wood Richardson has marked its centenary year with further investment in Heidelberg equipment.

Danish pre-press manufacturer Glunz & Jensen has acquired US-based plate automation specialist K&F International.