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Vellum tradition likely to continue
An outcry over plans by the House of Lords to stop printing on vellum has generated such a storm that the tradition now appears likely to continue.

Ronset to reap environmental benefits with HP Latex 360 buy
Large-format and digital print specialist Ronset has invested in an HP Latex 360 to boost its capacity and benefit from the Greenguard Gold certified inks used with the device.

ITG in CRM buy
Inspired Thinking Group has boosted its CRM know-how with the acquisition of digital agency Creator.

Tangent directors consider rival Writtle offer
Independent directors at Tangent Communications have responded to the potential rival bid from Writtle Holdings with a holding statement.

Whistl secures major new clients and significant renewals
Whistl has secured a number of client wins from competitors as well as various major contract renewals.

Whittam Smith: other newspapers will go online
Andreas Whittam Smith, one of the founders of the Independent has said other national newspapers are “bound to” follow the newspaper in abandoning their daily print editions.

Indie confirms online-only future
The owner of the Independent has confirmed that the newspaper is to ditch its print editions and go online only, making it the first national daily to cease publication since Today in 1995.

Digitalprinting.co.uk boosts capacity with HP Indigo press and SmartStream buy
Digitalprinting.co.uk has invested in HP’s SmartStream Production Centre for its new Series 3 Indigo 7R press and two existing Indigo machines as it prepares for a push into trade printing.

Rival bid could be tabled for Tangent
Writtle Holdings could launch a rival takeover bid for Tangent Communications.

Mixed fortunes for print titles in latest ABC results
Consumer magazine print runs have declined overall but there are some winners in the latest figures from the Audit Bureau of Circulations.

Publishers combine back office functions in new venture
Condé Nast and Hearst have set up a new joint venture in the US that could have far-reaching implications for magazine production if it sets a trend.

Jaymar Packaging first UK company to dress press with Printgraph product
Jaymar Packaging has become the first company in the country to install a new keep-clean covering on a press.

Cestrian in dual EFI Vutek spend
Cestrian Imaging has become one of the first companies to invest in the EFI Vutek HSr Pro dedicated roll-to-roll inkjet press.

Blake Envelopes expands and hires new sales lead
Envelope supplier Blake is targeting diversification and multi-channel business growth by appointing a new head of sales and opening a new Midlands warehouse.

House of Lords vellum row goes viral
A House of Lords decision to scrap the centuries old tradition of recording Acts of Parliament on vellum has sparked an outcry, with the story going viral on social media with the #savevellum...