Konica confirms North Print & Pack presence

Konica Minolta has reaffirmed its commitment to North Print & Pack and revealed it will be making some "exciting announcements" at the show.

BPIF, FLS, Arjowiggins, Rapidity, Royal Mail, FSB

BPIF celebrates National Apprenticeship Week; Osborne expected to push FLS; Rapidity in HP twin-investment; CWU members vote for DSA boycott; SME confidence steady.

Teijin launches recycled PET paper

Japanese chemical and pharmaceutical company firm Teijin has launched a non-woven synthetic paper produced from recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles.

Cliqx embossing system goes global

The Australian developer of an easy-to-use embossing and debossing system, is making its product available internationally.

Geerings Print predicts savings with new Ryobi 920

Geerings Print has invested in an SRA1-format Ryobi 920 in a bid to make 70,000 annual savings by switching from its current B1 format machine.

Media Awards Shine as entries double since first year

Entries to the Shine School Media Awards have more than doubled 2011's initial take-up in the competition's third year as pupils are being inspired to develop their publishing skills for the future of...

Government commissions pre-pack review

The Insolvency Service has announced an independent review which could see the revival of proposals to give creditors notice ahead of a pre-pack deal.

Paperlinx announces 2013 open days

Paperlinx has announced that it will hold its 2013 'Discover' open days on 10-11 April at its Manchester site and in Glasgow on 21-22 May.

Agency eyes 3D print for space habitat

A consortium set up by the European Space Agency (ESA) has proved the feasibility of using 3D printing to facilitate lunar settlement.

Magnet Harlequin acquires Technik

Creative and packaging management firm Magnet Harlequin has acquired pre-press specialists Technik for an unspecified sum.