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Calls for BPIF to hold 'motivation workshops'
The BPIF should develop workshops for members to be aware of the difference between staff morale and motivation, according to recruitment consultant Mercury Search & Selection.
Flint Group launches service centre
Consumables manufacturer Flint Group Narrow Web has improved its UK offering with a new service centre.
Kall Kwik Cambridge extends services with post-press investment
Kall Kwik Cambridge has taken advantage of local requests for personalised hardback ringbinders after installing a Fastbind Elite XT binder and Casematic Casemaker from Ashgate Automation.

TCS claims new trimmer will triple book production volume
Terry Cooper Services (TCS) has launched a three-knife trimmer that it claims can triple a customer's production volume, making it ideal for the "on-demand print environment".
CWU's Royal Mail battle could set legal precedent
The legal spat between Royal Mail and the CWU could set a legal precedent as it goes to court this Friday.
Chester University print department brings folding work in-house
Chester University's in-house print department has bought a Eurofold 445 from distributor The Finishing Point, allowing it to keep nearly all of its work in-house.

Duplo looking for repeat success at Digital North
Finishing equipment distributor Duplo is hoping to repeat the success of its London Calling event when its holds Digital North later this month.

Bank maintains interest rates at 0.5%, predicts protracted recovery
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has agreed today to maintain interest rates at 0.5%, but is extending its quantitative easing programme from 175bn to 200bn.

Aon Trade Credit appoints new sector leader for pulp and paper
Insurance broker Aon Trade Credit has appointed Elizabeth Jenkin as sector leader for pulp and paper products in the UK.

Customisable database available with SpecleSpace
Software developer Specle has launched SpecleSpace, a tool that allows agencies to have their own customisable database on the Specle.net website.
Precision Printing installs UK's first DirectSmile cross-media suite
Precision Printing has invested 60,000 in the UK's first DirectSmile Integrated Cross Media Marketing Suite.

Vio to 'revolutionise' ad booking with Media Booking Exchange
Print software developer Vio is aiming to revolutionise ad booking workflow with the launch of its Media Booking Exchange (MBX) software.
First results of Digital Ad Lab PDF/X-4 project announced
The Digital Ad Lab has announced the first results of its PDF/X-4 project to test RGB workflows.

Print firms face 'postcode lottery' on council payments, FPB claims
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has warned suppliers to local authorities that they face a "postcode lottery" when it comes to how quickly they are paid.

TTP buys second Bobst to cope with die-cutting increase
Packaging printer and corrugated manufacturer Tyne Tees Packaging (TTP) has upgraded its finishing department with a Bobst Visioncut.