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RR Donnelley scales up digital and personalisation services through acquisition
Chicago-based RR Donnelley this week acquired Sequence Personal, a maker of proprietary software that enables users to customize content that can then be produced as a specialized print magazine,...
SRF announces an entry into BOPP film market with Bruckner
Gurgaon-based SRF, an Indian multi-business entity engaged in the manufacture of technical textiles, chemicals, engineering plastics and packaging films, teamed up with Bruckner on 5 August 2011 for...
GMC joins Cloud Standards advisory group
GMC Software Technology has joined the Cloud Standards Customer Council (CSCC), an end user advisory group dedicated to accelerating the successful adoption of cloud computing.
Government unveils new Enterprise Zones and offers enhanced capital allowances
The government has announced the location of 11 new Enterprise Zones across the UK as part of its plan to accelerate local business growth and create 30,000 new jobs by 2015.
Pitney Bowes offers printers 'cost-effective' QR code service
Small printers wanting to offer cross-media services to customers, such as QR codes, will be given the opportunity to do so cost-effectively through Pitney Bowes.
Stehlin Hostag sponsors Leicester College print courses
Consumables supplier Stehlin Hostag Ink UK is to sponsor Leicester College.
BBC Worldwide sells magazine division to Exponent
The BBC has sold its consumer magazines division via a licensing and sales agreement to private equity firm Exponent.
'Cost-effective' legal advice available for small printers
A new website has been formed, in association with the Forum for Private Business (FPB), which could help small printers save money on legal costs.
CFH eyes acquisitions after switching to Clydesdale for finance
Mailing specialist CFH is on the acquisition trail after switching its finance arrangement to Clydesdale Bank.
Delhi's Vats Pac takes its pre-press capability to the next level with a new Kodak CTP kit
Delhi-based Vats Pac has enhanced its pre-press capabilities with a new Kodak Trendsetter 800 CTP.
FSB: more competition in banking sector would give small firms 'fairer deal'
The Federation of Small Businesses has called for the government to boost competition within the banking sector rather than impose lending targets.
SPD administrator finds buyer in connected business
The assets, goodwill and stock of commercial printer Smith Print Design (SPD) are to be sold to a connected company, according to the creditors' report.
Adobe launches public trial of Muse web design tool
Adobe has unveiled a new website creation tool, codenamed Muse, which allows graphic designers to create websites via familiar Adobe tools, without coding.
Sheffield University completes new manufacturing centre with 3D printing facilities
A 10m manufacturing centre which includes facilities for 3D printing has been completed in Sheffield.
Ripware to distribute Tobias densitometers in UK
Ripware has become the UK and Ireland distributor for US-based Tobias Associates' range of handheld pressroom densitometers and spectrophotometers.