KBA UK has completed the reorganisation of its sheetfed presses sales team with the appointment of new sales manager James Thomas.

Heidelberg has cited sustained savings from its Focus 2012 restructuring programme for "significantly improved" operating results in Q1 of 2013/2014.

All bar one of the national newspaper sectors recorded an increase in circulation compared to June 2013, according to the latest ABC figures.

Shrink wrapping kit manufacturer Audion Elektro has introduced the AudionShrink Combi system that it says cuts maintenance needs.

The German press manufacturer reported group sales of 502.2m in the six months to June 30 compared to 590.5m at the same point in 2012.

CFH commercial director Jon Marsh has been appointed managing director of Slough-based Print For Business, which was acquired by the transactional mailing company in October 2012.

Photoleaf, the new photobook division launched by digital print firm Romax, has surpassed expectations on the number and value of orders it has clocked up.

Polestar has won a contract renewal for Private Eye and a deal to print millions of catalogues for German firm Hella.

Retail giant Tesco has a new head of marketing procurement for print, paper and post following the departure of Katleen Pelsmakers.

Post-press kit manufacturer Morgana hopes to make further inroads in the US by launching two machines to the American market at Print 2013 in Chicago.

A pledge by the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) to let small businesses spell out their views on its lending practices through a new website has been welcomed by the BPIF.

Italian print group StampaSud is to host a four-day networking and workshop event on new printing techniques and the changing shape of the print industry.