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Graham & Heslip bought out of administration by C&R Print

Northern Ireland-based printer Graham & Heslip has entered into administration and been bought by C&R Print, which shares the director Diarmuid McGarry.

Publishing magazine looks to become technology testbed

A magazine launching early next year for publishers is looking for new innovations to trial.

Iran releases Team Pindar crew

The five members of Team Pindar, the sailing venture of Pindar Group chairman Andrew Pindar, have been released today after being held for a week by Iran's Revolutionary Guard.

Pink ink search & blue press query

Jo Francis tracks down the solutions to your technical troubles

Cats Solutions acquires LDSI to create 15m-turnover group

Cats Solutions, the digital print and print management company, has bought the business and principal assets of Legal Document Services International (LDSI) to create a 15m-turnover group.

Canon's bid for Oc gathers pace

Canon has acquired 20% of the shareholding of Oc as its bid to create "the number one presence" in the digital market gathers pace.

Proskills chief executive 'disappointed' with government skills strategy plans

Proskills chief executive Terry Watts has warned that the government's recent skills strategy announcement is at risk of "oversimplifying" the skills system - a move that he claimed would only benefit...

Mystery London freesheet to launch in 2010

Just when it appeared that the London freesheet market was becoming a monopoly, a new publication for the capital is reported to be on the horizon.

EFI defends Durst German IP suit

EFI has successfully defended an intellectual property (IP) suit brought by Durst that claimed some of the former's QS printers infringed its property.

Team Pindar detained by Iranian Navy

Five members of Team Pindar, the sailing venture of Pindar Group chairman Andrew Pindar, are being detained in Iran, after being stopped by the Iranian navy.

BSkyB beefs up Sky magazine

BSkyB is to revamp its Skymag magazine with an increase in frequency and page count, as well as a new name.

Patent filing signals digital move for Manroland

Manroland could be set to move into the digital wide-format print market after being granted its 709th patent for 'inkjet printing apparatus'.

Northern Ireland's largest printing company up for sale

BDO Stoy Hayward has confirmed that it is seeking a buyer for Northern Ireland's biggest print company, Graham & Heslip.

Manchester City FC commissions city centre graphic ahead of Chelsea match

Premier League football club Manchester City have commissioned Digital Imaging Services to install a huge vinyl installation on the brick exterior of the city centre Printworks development.

Payments Council to decide on future of cheques

A major announcement on the future of cheques is expected next month as the Payments Council meets to decide on whether to abolish the clearing system for cheque payments.