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Publishers take on the pressing issue

The familiar look of a crowded newsstand belies the fact that magazine publishing is going through a period of enormous change, and that means equally big changes for printers and other suppliers to...

UK print slams RM price hikes

UK print has rounded on the Royal Mail's latest wave of postal service price increases, warning that it is at risk of creating "further incentives" to drive customers to use digital alternatives to...

Budget needs to address the real priorities for UK SMEs

In terms of the challenges facing SMEs, I don't think making it easier to shed underperforming staff is at the top of many business owners' wish lists.

Bank of England report reveals 'aversion' to SME lending

Some banks are refusing to lend to SMEs while others are charging increased fees for refinancing existing loans, according to the Bank of England.

Technology patents: worth the paper they're printed on?

Last week, inventor Michael Wilcox stood outside of the Houses of Parliament and set fire to a patent for an 'innovative colour printing technology', claiming it had been made worthless after, he...

Getting a patent is exciting, but there are plenty of risks

Having a patent is just like winning a fast-track to a roller coaster: you feel great walking past the queues waving your ticket, until you get on the ride, and then it is an unpredictable journey of...

Paperlinx sells its Italian business to Lecta

Troubled merchant Paperlinx is to sell its Italian business, Polyedra, to European paper manufacturer Lecta for 45m (37.5m), as part of its restructuring programme.

Why Rapidity chose to go with the flow

Many printers now provide design and cross-media solutions. This firm felt it could be swimming against the tide unless it adapted accordingly

The last lap: find an ideal payment tool for your move towards W2P

Imagine you are nearing the end of a torturous marathon in which you have overcome several near-race-ending experiences. Up ahead, almost within touching distance, is the finish line. Your arms are...

Doveton's digital move continues with 200,000 kit spend

Doveton Press has cemented its diversification into digital printing with an investment in a Ricoh Pro C901 Graphic Arts Edition printer and Prinect Business Manager MIS from Heidelberg.