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Printers owed $17.4m following Reader's Digest Chapter 11 filing

Williams Lea has emerged as one of the largest unsecured creditors of Reader's Digest Association (RDA), with a claim amount of $8.9m (5.4m), after the latter filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy...

Court of Appeal ruling 'may halt growing number of pre-packs'

The Court of Appeal has overturned a ruling made by an Employment Tribunal last year, which experts say could have led to a surge in the number of pre-pack administration sales.

SoFlat substrate launched for lower-cost banner production

Soyang Europe has launched a banner material that it claimed can slash the cost of roll-up banner and X stand production.

Eco accreditations too expensive, SMEs claim

Small printers have hit out at the cost of gaining certifications from accreditation schemes such as FSC Chain of Custody and PEFC.

HP launches latest SmartStream Production Pro Print Server

HP has updated its SmartStream Production Pro Print Server to offer stronger variable data handling and improved layer imposition.

Goodhead Group owner hints at business disposals

Goodhead Group owner Sir John Madejski believes he has too many business interests and has "got to start relinquishing some of them", according to a BBC Four documentary broadcast last night.

ACT hits record turnover thanks to repeat business

ACT, the Cardiff-based large-format printer, has celebrated its 15th anniversary by recording a record turnover of 1.34m.

Sainsbury's commissions St Ives Direct to produce first home catalogue

Supermarket giant Sainsbury's has commissioned St Ives Direct to produce its first ever home catalogue.

Toyota chooses DM to promote new range

Toyota has opted for direct mail to encourage car buyers to opt for one of the manufacturer's Optimal Drive models.

Young adults 'most responsive to DM campaigns'

Young adults are the most responsive to direct mail campaigns, a new study has found.

St Ives proposes Plymouth job cuts

St Ives has launched a consultation process at its Plymouth web facility, which could result in up to 54 job cuts.

Circle Services installs Presstek 52DI to 'bridge litho and digital gap'

Circle Services has "bridged the gap" between its litho and digital printing set-up after investing in a Presstek 52DI B3 landscape press.

Colour Options moves into short-run books market with perfect binder buy

Colour Options has moved into short-run book printing, following an investment in a BQ270 perfect-binding line from Graphic Arts Equipment.

Duplo launches 'enhanced' feeder

Finishing equipment manufacturer Duplo has said the latest development in its feeder range will "offer enhanced benefits" for near-line finishing.

Moo.com picks Autobond for US investment

UK laminator manufacturer Autobond has installed a Mini Digital 36T machine at the US arm of London printer Moo.com.