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Elliott Baxter expands with new Scottish base
Elliott Baxter (EBB) has opened a site in Glasgow as part of a broader plan to ensure EBB's products and services are available throughout the UK.
Ceramic tile printing boosts Xaar results
Inkjet manufacturer Xaar has posted a 6.3m year-on-year revenue increase to 37.9m for the six months to June 2012.
Mailing firms awarded 5m franking kit contract
Pitney Bowes, Neopost, FP Executive Agency and Nationwide Franking Sense have been selected as franking equipment suppliers to the Higher Education sector.
Trinity Mirror makes senior appointment to its digital division
Trinity Mirror has appointed Ian Dowds to the newly created role of managing director, media of its digital division.
HBP buys Baltimore site and assets of Whitmore Print
Marketing communications and print company HBP has bought assets from Baltimore-based Whitmore Print as it expands its presence in the mid-Atlantic region.
DE Product Labels makes digital foray with HP Indigo
Flexo label printer DE Product Labels has installed its first digital press, an HP Indigo WS4500.
Energy consumption of low priority to printers, research suggests
A survey of 100 senior UK and US print industry figures reveals just 6% to 8% consider carbon footprint and energy consumption important aspects of sustainability.
UPDATE: Gomer Press hits back over Unite allegations
Gomer Press has hit back after 16 production staff went on strike this afternoon in a row over enforced changes to employee contracts and allegations of bullying and harrassment.
Alexir Partnership to create 25 new jobs following record sales
The food packaging and carton manufacturer hopes the recruitment drive, which marks record end-of year sales of 23m, will increase capacity by 25%.
Kodak extends patent auction after 'low bids' claim
Kodak has extended the deadline for its patent auction following reports that bids for the portfolio had come in well below estimates.
British companies bring production 'back on-shore'
Around 40% of British companies have brought production home to ensure a consistent supply chain, new research has shown.
Elephant Graphics rebrands as Elephant Print and Display
Wide-format and digital print business Elephant Graphics has rebranded as Elephant Print and Display to "realign" itself with the market in which it operates.
Gomer staff to walk out over 'enforced' changes to pay and conditions
Unite members at Gomer Press have planned a series of strikes starting this afternoon in response to "enforced changes to pay and conditions".
Healeys appoints Pureprint's Harris, hints at digital investment
Former Pureprint business development manager Kelly Harris has joined Healeys as sales and marketing director.
IFS' Tony Hards becomes Liveryman of Stationers' Company
Intelligent Finishing Systems' managing director Tony Hards has been clothed as a Liveryman of The Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers.