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Schillinger to leave Muller Martini as global restructure begins

Muller Martini's UK managing director Andreas Schillinger is leaving the Swiss manufacturer as a result of its global restructure.

Semper survey finds return to pre-recession profit optimism

Latest research from Semper International has found the number of US printers who squeezed out profit in the third quarter was again above 70%, indicating that things have improved dramatically from...

Funding for Lending could boost business loans by 66bn

A Bank of England scheme to boost bank lending to businesses and households could provide up to 66bn in funding based on current uptake.

Chaggars Displays invests in Mutoh ValueJet 1304

Southall-based printing, framing and sign specialist Chaggars Displays has invested in a Mutoh ValueJet 1304 from Colourgen reseller, Design Supply.

CFH boosts Docmail roll-out with Print for Business acquisition

CFH, the Somerset-based print and mail company, has acquired Slough-based Print For Business (PFB) for an undisclosed amount.

JAK Print and Design launches Movember moustache kit

Follicly-challenged printers keen to raise money for charity during "Movember" can still take part thanks to JAK Print and Design's free moustache kits.

Kodak losses increase in third quarter

Eastman Kodak has posted double digit increases in its pre-tax and net loss in its third quarter results.

UK SMEs rocked as ING Lease drops asset finance

The last major mid-market funder to the print industry, ING Lease, has announced its decision to pull out of UK asset finance from 30 November.

Fedrigoni UK celebrates 20 years in the business

Fedrigoni UK will celebrate its 20th anniversary by giving away Highgrove china coffee cups to the three clients that tweet the best designs on Fedrigoni paper.

Heidelberg opens renovated Print Media Center

Heidelberg's Print Media Center (PMC) has been renovated and developed into an integrated commercial print shop, at its headquarters in Germany.

London repro firms join forces

Neighbouring London-based pre-press firms Classified Central Media (CCM) and Camden Town Typesetter (CTT) have merged to form CC Media Group.

Duplo awarded Investor in People accreditation

Duplo International has been awarded the Investor in People (IIP) accreditation for the 12th year running.

World's longest composite photo takes centre stage at Spitalfields

Jump4London, the world's longest composite photograph, which was Guinness-certified earlier this year, is now on display at London's Spitalfields market.

Spandex launches 'Sign in a Box' modular signage range

Signmaking and graphic arts kit supplier Spandex has launched a new range of "out of the box" modular sign systems.

James Cropper's 7m steam raising plan up for grant

Paper manufacturer James Cropper is in line to receive a 3.2m grant from the Regional Growth Fund (RGF) for its proposed steam raising plant.