
New J-Teck3 inks target banners and sportswear printers
J-Teck3 is celebrating its 10th anniversary at Fespa by launching two digital inks for sublimation and direct-to-fabric printing on polyester.

CWU votes overwhelmingly in favour of DSA boycott
A consultative ballot of Communication Workers Union (CWU) members has resulted in a 92% yes vote in favour of the boycott of downstream access providers.

Small businesses on a high but need more government help
Confidence among small businesses has risen to its highest level in three years but the government must give more impetus, says the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

Kodak proposes $406m rights issue
Kodak has filed an amended plan of reorganisation as part of its plan to emerge from Chapter 11 in the next few months.

The Website (Leeds) ups the quality stakes with Goss
The Website (Leeds) has followed up a multimillion-pound expansion drive a year ago by installing a Goss M600D web press last week.

Antalis to acquire Xerox's office paper distribution division in Western Europe
UK and Ireland paper distributor Antalis has made a binding offer to Xerox to acquire its €300m-turnover office paper and digital substrate business.

Canon helps printers validate the power of print
Canon has launched a calculating tool to try and help printers work out their clients return on investment of campaigns involving print.

Benford UV blazes export trail for British manufacturing
Benford UV says it is "bucking" the sluggish export market for British-made equipment after sealing its latest overseas order.

MPG rescue plan fails
An attempt to rescue book printer MPG Printgroup has failed, and the group will now definitely go into administration.

Canon launches new Océ UV flatbed range
Canon will launch a new flagship range of Océ Arizona high speed UV flatbed printers at Fespa next week, the 600 series.

St Ives revenue down 4% in interim results
Expected decline in print revenue was cited for a 4% year-on-year decline in revenue at print group St Ives, for the four months to 31 May.

Paperlinx closes technical services department
Paperlinx has closed its technical services department as part of the merchanting group's "ongoing review of costs".