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Police raid London printer as part of 'largest ever illegal DVD operation'
Wembley-based commercial printer BDP (UK) has been raided by police investigating its alleged involvement in what is being termed the "largest ever illegal DVD manufacturing operation in the UK".
Xerox reveals new inline finishing options
Xerox has unveiled a raft of new in-line finishing options for its 700 digital colour press and its mono 4112 and 4127 print engines.

More than 100 jobs at risk as St Ives proposes closure of Crayford site
St Ives has proposed the closure of its Crayford DVD/CD packaging site, which could result in up to 129 job losses.

Paton Brown continues investing with Speedmaster purchase
Manchester-based mailing house Paton Brown has bought a Heidelberg Speedmaster SM 74-5 with JDF connectivity in an attempt to increase efficiency during the recession.
BPIF calls for 'balanced economy' ahead of forthcoming budget
The BPIF has called on the chancellor to "prepare the ground for a more balanced economy" in this month's budget - one of the most highly anticipated in living memory.

DAM key to running a profitable business, says Xinet boss
Xinet chief executive Scott Seebass has stressed the importance of Digital Asset Management (DAM) to running a profitable business, ahead of the company's next major software release.

DM sector reacts angrily to Royal Mail stamp price hikes
Royal Mail's price increase for first and second class stamps has come under fire from the direct mail sector.

New management board unveiled at Wyndeham
Wyndeham Press Group has unveiled a new management board following its acquisition by Walstead Investments and announced a press upgrade at its Basingstoke-based subsidiary Wyndeham Impact.
PCC creates new marketing role
The Printers' Charitable Trust (PCC) has appointed Joanna Havers to the newly created role of fundraising and marketing director.

NatMags' Beattie to leave company after 11 years
The National Magazine Company (NatMags) group manufacturing director Alice Beattie is to leave the company as a result of a cost reduction plan that began in February.
Agfa Graphics cuts transportation packaging on Azura/Amigo plates
Agfa Graphics has halved the amount of packaging per sqm used to transport its Azura and Amigo printing plates, as part of a drive to reduce its environmental footprint.
'Three buyers in running' to buy Johnston Irish arm
Three potential buyers have emerged for the Irish arm of publisher Johnston Press, according to reports.

Pitney Bowes mourns death of employee
Pitney Bowes has been inundated with emails of condolence, following the recent death of employee Hari Karki.

Pomeroy chosen as MaxPro software distributor for UK
Graphic Republik, the European distributor for the MaxPro image editor, which debuted at last year's Drupa, has signed up Pomeroy to bring the software to the UK market.
Pureprint invests in Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 105 with coater
Pureprint Group has bolstered its press armory with the installation of a new six-colour Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 105 with coater.