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Self-publishing Aussie mums head to UK with bestselling cookbook
Two mothers who "shocked the Australian publishing world" by self-publishing and buying the print for more than 1m copies of their own cookbook now have their sights on the UK.
Bauer Media suspends Arena magazine
Men's glossy <i>Arena</i> has become the latest casualty in the struggling magazine market following publisher Bauer Media's decision to "suspend" the consumer monthly.
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CFI reveals power of print for brand loyalty
Effective use of print boosts customer satisfaction and helps shoppers make better purchasing decisions, according to leading customer satisfaction specialist CFI Group.
MetroMail massively boosts capacity with 5m Xerox spending spree
MetroMail has completed a 5m investment in 10 new Xerox digital print engines, including the UK's largest installation of Nuvera 288 mono cut sheet printers.
Labour backbenchers to oppose Gordon Brown over Royal Mail sell-off plans
Nearly 90 Labour backbenchers could oppose Prime Minister Gordon Brown if he goes ahead with government plans to part-privatise the Royal Mail.
ICSM claims survivors of coming 'catastrophic' months will thrive
Printers which survive the next couple of months can expect to thrive once the recession is over, but the next two months could be "catastrophic" for many companies, ICSM has warned.
Tesco takes HP photo centre deal nationwide
HP has partnered with supermarket giant Tesco to roll-out a suite of photo centre systems across stores that will allow customers to print applications such as photos and personalised calendars.
Manroland GB adds 24/7 technical support to service offering
Manroland GB has unveiled a raft of enhanced customer services offerings, including a free 24/7 UK-based technical support service.
Macfarlane Group sees pre-tax profit soar by 50%
Macfarlane Group has posted strong annual results for the year to 31 December 2008 and recorded a pre-tax profit from continuing operations up 50% to 3.7m.
Print Standardizer offers printers automated ISO 12647 compliance
Alwan Color Expertise has launched a tool to automate ISO 12647 compliance on press.
Hammond in sudden departure from Taylor Bloxham
Peter Hammond has left his role as managing director of Print People Group subsidiaries Taylor Bloxham and C&R Printing Services in mysterious circumstances.
Active Signs calls in administrators
Sign manufacturer Active Signs has gone into administration, with the majority of its staff being made redundant.
Ace Printers respond to screen demand with Grafica buy
Mumbai-based Ace Printers has installed a Grafica cylinder press to cater to demand for quality finishing jobs done through a screen printing process.
Bhaskar Group drives expansion plans with new appointment
Bhaskar Group has appointed Vijay Singh to the role of associate vice president of sales operations, as part of its plan for expansion.