Print buying

Royal Mail rejects CWU strike ballot commitment

The Royal Mail has said that a strike ballot scheduled for next week "makes no sense".

GD Direct targets 30% growth with Xerox install

Digital marketing specialist GD Direct Solutions has said that it aims to boost business by 30%-40% following the installation of two Xerox machines, an iGen4 and a Nuvera 120 EA Production System.

New polymer banknotes could be supplied by Cumbria firm

Reports have labelled Cumbria-based Innovia Films as a "front-runner" to supply the new UK banknote material, if the decision is made to switch to polymer.

CWU to ballot for postal strike this month

The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has announced that it will ballot for a national postal strike on 20 September.

Polestar plans for new webs take shape

Polestar is set to confirm the chosen location for the first tranche of its new web presses next month.

Bell & Bain takes delivery of Jet Press 540W

Bell & Bain's Fujifilm Jet Press 540W - the first in the world - has arrived on-site.

Killer App: Impression produces world's biggest art exhibition

The Art Everywhere project saw 57 of the nation's favourite artworks displayed at 22,000 sites across the UK.

Guardian Print Centres in consultation

Guardian News and Media (GNM) is in consultation with staff at its two print facilities after the company announced a proposed restructure.

Two Sides responds to call for government to go paperless

Industry lobbying group Two Sides has published a response to a Policy Exchange report recommending the government 'eliminate paper and digitise its activities'.

Rapidity promotes creative print options

Rapidity is showcasing the creative possibilities of its new HP Indigo digital presses with a new superhero-themed promo book.