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Ghent Workgroup publishes cross media survey results
The Ghent Workgroup (GWG) cross media survey shows 75% of print jobs are now destined for electronic publication as well.

Edwards Brothers Malloy boosts digital and offset print capacity
Edwards Brothers Malloy has purchased a new 40" Heidelberg Speedmaster offset sheetfed press to meet growing demand for mid-range four-color book runs.
Canon USA completes integration of Océ into American subsidiary
Canon USA this week announced that Océ North America and Oce Imagistics are being integrated into a new subsidiary, Canon Solutions America that will provide sales and support for Canon and Océ...

Kodak patents bid tops $500m mark
Kodak has received an offer in excess of the required $500m for its digital imaging patents, according to reports.

Autumn Statement 2012: Live text
Live updates of the Autumn Statement and the measures that will impact UK print as it happens.

Killer app: P4CK serves up stout carrier
Packaging designer P4CK unveiled its new drinks carrier, the CarryBar, manufactured by Benson Group, to the 90,000-strong audience on 17 November at the QBE International England versus Australia...

Update: Encore Machinery joins rescue team for insolvent MB
Mathias Bauerle (MB) has been saved from closure by a buyout team including its existing management team, UK distributor and an unnamed Swiss investor.

EFI eyes further MIS market consolidation
EFI senior vice president and general manager of productivity software Marc Olin has said the company will continue to drive consolidation amongst MIS providers in the wake of its latest acquisition.

Roland launches white and metallic inks
Roland has launched Eco-Sol Max2 white and metallic silver inks for its Soljet Pro4 XR-640 printers.

BCC calls on chancellor to help small businesses
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has published its GDP forecasts for 2013 and 2014 and called for effective measures, in tomorrow's Autumn Statement, to help small business.

Mimaki to boost support in EMEA region
Wide format manufacturer Mimaki aims to set up a dedicated EMEA support operation before next summer in response to huge demand in the wide format market.

Concern over skills funding ahead of Autumn Statement
Concerns have arisen over proposals, expected to be backed by the Chancellor in the Autumn Statment, that could see billions of pounds of ring-fenced skills funding devolved to a single pot.
Print industry news roundup: Skills Show, Wallace Print, Superior Creative, SMG, Sun Chemical, Roland, St Bride's
Stay up to date with your procurement supply chain thanks to print industry news at your fingertips. This week: Craig Clifford wins gold at Skills Show; Wallace Print Group buys third digital flatbed;...

Funding for Lending users cut borrowing by 1.1bn
Lending decreased by 1.1bn across the six banks that borrowed from the Bank of England (BoE) during the first two months of its Funding for Lending Scheme (FLS).

Killer app: PTD builds on Lancaster Castle project
Lancaster University's PROUD project launched a campaign called Beyond the Castle to get local residents to think creatively about better and more creative uses of the land surrounding Lancaster...