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The GPMU has secured 1.25m of funding over two years from the Union Learning Fund (ULF) to develop learning and training programmes in England.

The Telegraph Group has refuted Express Newspapers claim that there has been a change in control at the group.

NatMags intends to exit the contract publishing business in May once current commitments have been met.

The Scottish Print Employers Federation (SPEF) has branded the latest round of price increases announced by paper merchants unacceptable.

The printing contract for Christian Aids next direct mail push is up for grabs after the charity appointed a new agency.

Three packaging companies are to produce a new look design for Birds Eye products following a revamp of its logo.

Inveresks Carrongrove mill has announced a 500,000 investment to improve productivity and training.

FE Burman, the UKs first user of KBAs 74 Karat DI press, has shown its confidence in the kit by ordering a second machine.

Lorien has invested 1.5m, which included the UKs first HP Indigo Press w3200 digital colour web.

Mtivity has launched a new web-based MRM (Marketing Resource Management) service at a price of less than 50 per user per month.

Tullis Russell Papermakers has completed the first part of a near 5m overhaul of the paper machines at its Glenrothes mill.

Printers need to show that they are capable of providing a range of services in the direct mail sector, according to one speaker at a one-day conference last week.

Print Education Forum (PEF) chief executive designate Richard Beamish has announced his intention to leave the industry after more than five and a half years service.

Howitt has secured its first major contract under its new owners.

Electronic drives manufacturer Control Techniques has completed the first phase of reelstand upgrades at News Internationals Wapping plant.