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Leigh Print sold in pre-pack deal

Leigh Print has been bought out of administration by managing director Les Harris-Ward's new company, Leigh Print & Packaging.

Folding Specialists founder passes away

Print industry veteran and folding expert Michael Weller has passed away after a battle with cancer.

Print industry news roundup: Mainstream Direct, Paragon, Pindar, Zenith and C3 Imaging, Manroland Sheetfed, EFI

Stay up to date with your procurement supply chain thanks to print industry news at your fingertips. This week: Xerox presses increase Mainstream Direct services; Paragon walk-out suspended; Pindar...

Halstan hails Pindar progress

A year after purchasing Pindar's cartography business Halstan has described the business as "going from strength-to-strength".

Unite calls for supplier support as Paragon staff step up strikes

The union is asking Paragon's customers and suppliers to help pressurise the company to resume negotiations as staff plan a 58-hour walk out.

Paperlinx commercial print director steps down

Malcolm Lane-Ley is to leave Paperlinx today (31 July) after 27 years in the paper industry.

Finishing equipment manufacturer MB insolvent

Mathias Bauerle (MB), the German automated folding and inserting systems manufacturer, has filed for bankruptcy protection.

DMGT posts 509m revenue as Mail Online records profit

The Daily Mail & General Trust reported a 3% revenue increase in its third quarter interim results to 1 July.

Tennis stars revert to childhood for Olympics book

The International Tennis Federation commissioned the 140-page Aspire Inspire book to celebrate the presence of worldwide tennis champions at the London 2012 Olympics. The book was launched during the...

Print Farm opts for Komori LSX-529

The purchase follows more than a decade of double-digit annual growth for the Doral, FL print company.

Metallic London maps celebrate memorable year for the capital

The limited edition screen prints are available in gold, silver and bronze in a nod towards London's sporting summer.

Mainstream Direct invests in Xerox presses

The trade mailing house aims to expand its range of services with a refurbished Xerox Nuvera press.

IFABC launches free newspaper circulation database

The new online service will cover headline circulation data for 34 global markets.

Schawk promotes Eric Ashworth to president

Schawk has promoted its chief strategy officer Eric Ashworth to the role of president.

Economy contracts for third consecutive quarter

Wet weather and the extra bank holiday in June have been blamed for a 0.7% fall in gross domestic product (GDP) for the second quarter of 2012.