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Get to grips with purchasing

Over the past decade, the way that buyers purchase print has changed dramatically. Whether via print managers, web-to-print, tender or simply a more structured approach to buying, the upshot is that...

Image Visual breaks into B2 with SM 74-5 purchase

Image Visual Communications has doubled its capacity after moving into B2 print with the purchase of a Heidelberg Speedmaster SM 74-5-P.

NB recruits four staff to handle growing personalisation work

NB Group has taken on four new recruits in order to drive its burgeoning personalisation offering.

NEMC secures 250,000 funding to invest in kit and acquisitions

The North East Mailing Centre (NEMC) has set its sights on digital equipment investments and possible future acquisitions after securing a 250,000 injection from NEL Fund Managers.

Wyndeham Grange looks to reduce workforce by 33% and impose pay cut

Wyndeham Press Group has kicked off a 30-day consultation at its West Sussex-based sheetfed site Wyndeham Grange, which is expected to result in redundancies and a potential pay cut.

Blackburns meets short-run demand with Indigo 7000 buy

Blackburns of Bolton is aiming to meet the requirement for short-run work from its growing customer base after investing in its newest digital press, an HP Indigo 7000.

Celloglas's Mirri launches biodegradable metallic board

Celloglas division Mirri has responded to demand for biodegradable products with the launch of Mirri Bio - a home-compostable metallic board.

Digital outdoor revenues continue climb in face of 20% sector slump

The rise of digital outdoor advertising screens could hit a bump as the recession hampers new projects, according to the Outdoor Advertising Association.

NHS Pensions announces high-volume mailing contract winners

NHS Pensions has awarded a contract to inform its members of their options for later retirement to Communisis and Prolog.

Webmart sets up contract sales division

Webmart has expanded its print management offering with a new contract sales division.

PCP secures ISO 14001/9001 as part of growth plan

Precision Colour Printing (PCP) has said its recent ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 accreditations are "vital" to the continuing success of the business and its development.

Paper group and printer in Sunday Times 'green' list

Environmental credentials at paper merchant James McNaughton Group and large-format printer Allsignsgroup have been recognised in the latest Sunday Times 60 Best Green Companies 2009.

'It's Nice That' design site launches in print

The team behind the It's Nice That online design website has chosen to extend it into a bi-annual magazine, calling on London-based Push to print the inaugural issue.

MPGi poised to call in administrators as business 'runs out of cash'

MPG Impressions (MPGi) is on the verge of administration after attempts to save the business, including a voluntary pay reduction and a proposed sale to an undisclosed third party, failed to keep the...

PMT makes double Xerox investment to match digital demand

PMT Digital has invested in two new Xerox digital presses as part of an ongoing investment programme that it said will continue throughout the year.