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Printers respond to 'ludicrous' calls by Unite for 3.7% pay rises
Print companies have branded Unite's call for a 3.7% wage increase as "ludicrous" after the union urged its chapels to pursue the rise based on the current Retail Price Index (RPI).

FMG wins pre-press contracts for three magazines
FMG has been awarded the pre-press contracts for an additional three magazines published by existing client Show Media.

Mini billboards highlight space saving for Smart car campaign
Car marque Smart has launched a campaign reprising its mini-billboard concept - billboards that fit in between the spaces of standard outdoor adverts.

Colour charts and a Z-Card alternative
Jo Francis tracks down the solutions to your technical troubles
Victoria Litho in triple accreditation win
Commercial printer Victoria Litho has become ISO14001, ISO 9001 and FSC certified.
Proximity retains BBC's TV Licensing work
The BBC has awarded a five-year contract for its TV Licensing work back to agency Proximity.
Trinity Mirror's Sport Media agrees Chelsea FC book deal
Trinity Mirror's Sport Media has agreed a book deal with Chelsea Football Club.

Brightsource saves clients 100,000 on Sustainable Mail
Print manager Brightsource has said it has saved clients 100,000 by signing up to the Royal Mail's Sustainable Mail Services.
Kornit Digital moves into Europe
Industrial inkjet developer Kornit Digital has announced that it will have a presence in Europe in the coming months.

Fespa to bring 2013 show to London
Fespa's next major show, in June 2013 will be held from the 25-29 in London at ExCel.

Blackburns set to close after potential buyers back out
Direct mail house Blackburns DMS is on the verge of closure after the administrator for the company failed to strike a deal to sell it as a going concern.

ODC accused of 'lack of support'
On Demand Communications (ODC) could face legal action over an alleged lack of support for its Kall Kwik and Prontaprint franchises.

Edwardthompson invests 2m in inkjet web press
Edwardthompson has invested 2m in a Screen Truepress Jet520 inkjet web press and near-line Hunkeler finishing system in a bid to "re-energise" the UK bingo market with full-colour personalised...

Euroworld raided after illegal workers tip-off
Mailing house Euroworld Direct Marketing could face a 90,000 fine for knowingly employing illegal workers following a raid on its premises.

Yell Adworks consults over 169 redundancies as UK repro work moved abroad
Yell Adworks, the advertising design and production arm of directories business Yell is to begin a consultation with its staff over the closure of four repro facilities, which could result in 169...