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UPDATE: MPG to take over Cambridge University Press print work
MPG Group is on the verge of taking over the majority of Cambridge University Press' (CUP) European print work from next month.
June looks set to be the month of the hard sells
It's hard to imagine a combination of words that is likely to cause hearts in the web offset community to sink as fast as 'web-offset' and 'supersite' - except, perhaps for 'paper', 'price' and...
New bank launched to target SMEs
A new bank targeting SMEs has been launched in a joint venture between a local authority pension fund and a Cambridge University college.
Ovation Graphics continues Dallas/Ft. Worth acquisitions
Ovation Graphics is continuing its consolidation in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area as it announced the purchase of Motheral Printing.
Xerox turns Drupa leads into sales
Following Drupa 2012, Xerox Global Graphic Communications president Jeff Jacobson has said that the company has started turning leads generated at the show into sales despite the tight economic...
100m government funding to boost SMEs through alternative lending
The government is to invest up to 100m of funding in alternative lending channels as part of a 500m initiative aimed at supporting SMEs in any sector.
Borrower beware: don't fall into the lender trap
Asset-based lending. Besides 'National Lottery win,' there are perhaps few sweeter three-word combinations to a printer's ears in these tough times. While banks are at best making printers work harder...
Ahlstrom announces global price increase
Materials manufacturer Ahlstrom has announced price increases which will affect label printers globally.
200m growth initiative for top England SMEs
The most promising 26,000 small and medium-sized businesses in England are being targeted for 'growth coaching', as part of a 200m government-funded initiative.
Presstek posts profit and points to drupa enthusiasm
Digital offset printing equipment supplier Presstek managed to squeeze out $500,000 Q1 EBITDA, as cost cutting helped offset a 13.9% sales decline compared with the same period last year to $27...
Late payments to UK SMEs top 35bn
Printers are among almost 800,000 UK SMEs owed a record 35bn in overdue payments, new research shows.
Business inspection: Henningham Family Press/Dalston Bloc
By downsizing from its central London studio, this firm slashed overheads and redefined itself