Contracts
Xerox to sell Espresso Book Machine
Xerox has signed an agreement to sell the Espresso Book Machine (EBM), the revolutionary on-demand book printer, alongside its Xerox 4112 printer.
COI renews 30m supplier framework
The Central Office of Information (COI) is renewing its direct marketing supplier framework - a roster worth up to 30m per year.
Charterhouse wins 7m Orange deal
Orange is set to move a 7m-a-year print management contract from Paperhat to Charterhouse in the new year after 12 years with its incumbent supplier.
Potts Printers invests in Heidelberg following NHS contract win
Potts Printers has invested in a pair of two-colour Heidelberg Speedmasters after securing the single-source supplier role for the NHS Trust in Newcastle.
GI Direct appointed to Welsh Assembly Government's framework contract.
GI Direct has been appointed to the Welsh Assembly Government's printing services framework.
Buyers welcome Wyndeham's Southernprint deal, but voice concerns over consolidation
Magazine print buyers have largely welcomed the acquisition of Southernprint by Wyndeham Press Group owner Walstead Investments, although some have voiced concern over the impact of too much...
3M 'considering legal action' over 400m passport contract
3M is mulling a legal challenge over the government's decision to award the 400m contract to produce the UK's biometric passports to De La Rue, according to reports.
Conservative Party will scrap ID card project
The Conservatives will scrap the proposed ID card scheme and have written to the five suppliers chosen to bid for the project warning them not to sign any further contracts.
Three local authorities sign up with CFH for mailing work
Bath and North East Somerset Council, Medway Council and Carmarthenshire County Council have struck deals with mailing house CFH Total Document Management, pushing its March mailing volumes beyond 3m.
Printers cite positive influence of 'good' PM firms but warn price-based model will fail
Good print management companies have had a positive impact on the industry but those that chase price alone with no loyalty to their clients will fail in the current market, industry figures have...