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Burke to join strikers at Wyndeham Impact
Unite members, including assistant general secretary Tony Burke, will join Wyndeham Impact employees on the picket line tomorrow (16 September).

Killer App: Frip's fitting finish for E-Type
Jaguar spare parts supplier SNG Barratt Group wanted the 50th anniversary edition of its Jaguar E Type Parts Brochure to be special, so it took the job to coatings firm Frip Finishing.
Xerox says the DC 8080 capable of handling production demands
Xerox India has announced that it will unveil the new DocuColor 8080 digital press at Ipex 2011.

Cameron backs MP 'buddy' scheme
Prime minister David Cameron has backed a scheme that encourages local MPs to gain "work experience" in small businesses.
Heidelberg inks global OEM deal to distribute PageFlex web-to-print software and SaaS Solutions
Heidelberg and Marlborough, MA-based Bitstream have inked an OEM deal that will enable the print equipment maker to license Bitstream's PageFlex Storefront web-to-print product solution for its...

Heidelberg appoints Graham Higgins to Prinect integration sales role
Heidelberg has promoted Graham Higgins to take on the role of Prinect integration sales representative for the UK and Ireland.

MPC rate setter calls for state bank for SMEs
One of the nine rate setters that make up the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee, has called on the government to set up a state bank to help credit-starved SMEs.

Edexcel takes PJ 100 jogger battery to world record
Testing and qualification organisation Edexcel has increased its Horizon PJ 100 jogger battery to 15 machines, believed to be a world record.

Profit up at CFH
CFH Total Document Management has recorded an increase in pre-tax profit, according to its results to 31 March 2011.
M Partners brings MGI Meteor DP 8700XL to the UK
M Partners is to launch MGI's Meteor DP 8700 XL into the UK with a technology demonstration taking place at the distributor's Hemel Hempstead facility this month.

Integrity Print adds BRC accreditation
Integrity Print has added British Retail Consortium (BRC) certification to its list of accreditations, allowing it to expand its trade label business for the food and drink industry.

Packaging firm owners fined for ignoring safety warnings
The owners of a packaging printer in Bolton have been fined by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for "flagrantly" ignoring safety warnings.

Pindar steps down as BPIF president, Middleton returns
Andrew Pindar has stepped down as BPIF president, with his predecessor Rupert Middleton stepping in on an interim basis.

Print manager Principal Color set for liquidation
Print management outfit Principal Color is set for liquidation at the end of this month.

Magners launches Specials campaign for new range
Magners has launched a print and poster campaign around its new Specials range of premium ciders.