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Heidelberg remains confident for positive result in 2013
Heidelberg has cited sustained savings from its Focus 2012 restructuring programme for "significantly improved" operating results in Q1 of 2013/2014.
Historic month brings boost for UK newspapers
All bar one of the national newspaper sectors recorded an increase in circulation compared to June 2013, according to the latest ABC figures.
New Audion Elektro shrink wrapper cuts downtime
Shrink wrapping kit manufacturer Audion Elektro has introduced the AudionShrink Combi system that it says cuts maintenance needs.
KBA restructure continues as web division sales shrink by 26%
The German press manufacturer reported group sales of 502.2m in the six months to June 30 compared to 590.5m at the same point in 2012.
New MD for CFH Slough division
CFH commercial director Jon Marsh has been appointed managing director of Slough-based Print For Business, which was acquired by the transactional mailing company in October 2012.
Tesco appoints new head of print buying
Retail giant Tesco has a new head of marketing procurement for print, paper and post following the departure of Katleen Pelsmakers.
Morgana targets US market with UK launches
Post-press kit manufacturer Morgana hopes to make further inroads in the US by launching two machines to the American market at Print 2013 in Chicago.
RBS lending review wins cautious praise from BPIF
A pledge by the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) to let small businesses spell out their views on its lending practices through a new website has been welcomed by the BPIF.
Fire chiefs to beef up safety advice to businesses
Print industry leaders have welcomed a commitment from the Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) to work with businesses to improve how fire safety regulations are enforced.
CWU ballots Parcelforce members
CWU has held a consultative ballot of Parcelforce members on the issues of Royal Mail privatisation, pensions and pay.
Hands On Finishers racks up business with new Horizon
Hands On Finishers has invested in a new Horizon BQ470 fully automated four-clamp perfect binding system, with trimmer, to drive a 20% sales increase.
Noise in print still hazardous, HSE finds
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is to publish online a series of findings detailing noise exposure levels and their implications across the print industry.
Oasis bumps up capacity with HP Z6200 aqueous printer.
Oasis Graphic Co has taken delivery of a new Hewlett Packard Z6200, 1,524mm printer.
Printers' performance on a two-year high
UK printers were more upbeat about business than expected during the second quarter of 2013, according to the BPIF.
Paperlinx launches flexible London office for customers
Paperlinx has converted part of its London base into a free meeting centre for customers to use as an "extension of their own offices" in the capital.