New MD for CFH Slough division

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.

Romax photobook division off to strong start

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.

Private Eye and Hella put faith in Polestar

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

Tesco appoints new head of print buying

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

Morgana targets US market with UK launches

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.

RBS lending review wins cautious praise from BPIF

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.

Brits heading for international print networking event

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.

Fire chiefs to beef up safety advice to businesses

Print industry leaders have welcomed a commitment from the Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) to work with businesses to improve how fire safety regulations are enforced.

CWU ballots Parcelforce members

CWU has held a consultative ballot of Parcelforce members on the issues of Royal Mail privatisation, pensions and pay.

A1 Trade Print scores top marks for health and safety

A1 Trade Print Services has been awarded with a BPIF Health & Safety Seal of Excellence, after achieving 100% in its first audit.

Nuts shuns modesty orders

Nuts magazine publisher IPC Media has said it will not bow to demands from the Co-op to cover up the title with modesty bags.

Hands On Finishers racks up business with new Horizon

Hands On Finishers has invested in a new Horizon BQ470 fully automated four-clamp perfect binding system, with trimmer, to drive a 20% sales increase.