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Three European publishing and print giants: Axel Springer, Gruner + Jahr and Bertelsmann printing division Arvato, are locked in talks about forming a printing alliance.

Fast-growing print management company HH Associates is recruiting a group finance director as the company plans an aggressive programme of growth, both in the UK and Europe.

The <i>Independent</i> will produce more compact editions than broadsheets from tomorrow, as selected regions become solely tabloid.

The old print works of WE Baxters in Lewes could be demolished following its sale, it was revealed today.

The Charlesworth Group is to sell two of its divisions to concentrate on the academic and specialist publications sectors.

Kodaks acquisition of Heidelbergs 50% stake in their NexPress joint venture is poised to be completed within the next few days, according to sources close to the deal.

Nick Dixon, Rick Taylor and Mike Hunter are the new owners of Howitt.

Baldwin has walked away from buyout negotiations with fellow press ancillary company Technotrans.

The Print Education Forum (PEF) has joined forces with Jobcentre Plus to attract more people into the industry.

Nick Dixon and his advisers remain locked in negotiations with KPMG.

Bradford-based web printer WE Berry is set to close after KPMG Corporate Recovery failed to find a buyer.

Wam!Net was once again affected by service disruptions last week as a result of the transition to parent firm Savvis network.

Guardian Newspapers has announced that production and facilities management director Fiona Morris intends to take a part-time role from this April.

The Stationery Office (TSO) has defended its security procedures after allegations that the source of the leak of the Hutton report to a national newspaper was from its printing works in Southwark.

St Ives has lost a second high profile figure to Wyndeham Press group.