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Unite urges government to support manufacturing
Unite has called on the government to provide urgent financial support to UK manufacturing if "Armageddon" is to be avoided in the sector.
Fears for up to 125 jobs at Trader Media Group's Warrington print site
Apple Web Offset - the print facility of Trader Media Group (TMG) - has entered into a consultation period with staff at its Warrington site.
Crosland reports rise in secondhand kit sales
Die-cutting manufacturer Crosland claims it has recorded a "significant" upturn in secondhand machinery sales.
Guardian April Fools announces Twitter-only publication
Printers today faced news that The Guardian will be scrapping its newspaper and switching to Twitter after 188 years.
Extensis extends Mac compatability to Suitcase Fusion 2
Extensis has added support for Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) to its Suitcase Fusion 2 single-user professional font management tool, with the release of version 13.1.
Lateral printing - Printing applications you wouldn't expect
While ink firms, software vendors and press manufacturers create complex ways to save on ink, a Dutch company has come up with a quick and easy solution - change fonts.
Reducing the environmental impact of a printing plate
Major plate suppliers have taken steps to reduce their environmental impact in four main areas: chemistry, energy water and waste. J Zarwan Partners has published a study to help printers make more...
Print among downturn's hardest hit
The number of print and packaging companies facing critical problems has risen by 86%, according to a Begbies Traynor report.
How to... reduce waste and save money
How to reduce waste and save money
Amazon not backing down on publishing terms
Amazon.co.uk has refused to back down after the Independent Publishers Guild (IPG) voiced concern over upcoming changes to its terms for publishers.
CIPS revises professional code for members
The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) has announced a revised Code of Professional Ethics for its members.
Kellogg's launches ad campaign in print and online
For the first time in its 103-year history, Kellogg's will launch a new cereal without any TV promotion, putting its faith instead in the hands of print and online.
AGI Media gets ISO 14001 accreditation
Packaging printer AGI Media has boosted its environmental credentials after its Slough operation became ISO 14001 accredited.
Polestar Chromoworks gains ISO 14001 following waste recycling scheme
Polestar has boosted its environmental credentials after its Chromoworks site became the latest in the group to be awarded ISO 14001 accreditation.
CBS Outdoor holds on to 140m FirstGroup contract
CBS Outdoor has retained its 140m contract to sell advertising space on FirstGroup's buses as it prepares to trial new advertising opportunities.