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Blue Printing Group directors proud of record of saving jobs despite closure
The directors of Blue Printing Group have said they are proud of their record of saving jobs, despite the company's collapse this week.

WCPC to host first Advanced Print and Coatings meeting
The Welsh Centre for Printing and Coating (WCPC) is to hold the first meeting of the Advancing Print and Coatings (APG) next month.

TCS appointed UK Zechini distributor
Finishing equipment supplier Terry Cooper Services (TCS) has been appointed UK supplier for the Zechini X-Book range of casing machines.

Blackhammer productivity up 30% after Perfecta buy
Lithographic and digital printer Blackhammer has reported a 30% increase in productivity after investing in a Perfecta 115TS guillotine from finishing suppliers IFS.

MMP talks ongoing but Unite not confident on resolution
Talks between Unite and packaging manufacturer Mayr-Melnhof Packaging (MMP) are ongoing today, with employees still unable to enter the Bootle facility.
St Ives closes doors on Blackburn site
St Ives has confirmed the closure of its Blackburn multimedia site, which has resulted in the loss of 91 jobs.

Wyndeham extends lease of Roche facility
Wyndeham Group has extended the lease at its Roche plant for as much as nine years.

CPF launches tabbing service after folder customisation
Finishing specialist Clinical Print Finishers (CPF) has bought a fully automated inline tabbing machine to produce leaflets without glue.

Horizon installs second :M-Press after increased demand
Print and design company Horizon has invested in a second :M-Press Leopard flatbed press less than six months after installing the first to satisfy increased demand.

Blue Printing Group in administration
Blue Printing Group went into administration today, having closed its doors at the beginning of the month.

Unite to hold emergency meeting with MMP after management lockout
Unite officials are to hold emergency negotiations with packaging company Mayr-Melnhof Packaging (MMP) today, after the first management lockout in the print industry for nearly 55 years this weekend.

Antalis McNaughton launches split-pack for Keaykolour range
Antalis McNaughton has launched a split-pack across its Keaykolour range of creative paper.