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TGI Direct becomes first US printer with new Xerox iGen 4 printer matte option

Looking for an edge in what has become a competitive variable data imaging space, Flint, MI-based TGI Direct has become the first printer in North America to purchase and install the Xerox iGen 4...

BBC defends junk mail Panorama as criticism mounts

The BBC has defended its decision to run the 'Why Hate Junk Mail? Panorama programme after further criticism from the direct mail and print industry.

Communisis reveals value of HSBC contract loss

Communisis has revealed that its direct mail contract with HSBC, which is set to move following a recent competitive tender, was worth 7m a year.

DMA slams 'confused' BBC show

The direct mail industry has hit out at the BBC's handling of 'scam mail' during its Panorama programme arguing that the broadcaster confused the issue with so-called junk mail.

Lick Group heads for liquidation

Lick Group is headed for liquidation after it emerged that a meeting of creditors has been confirmed for 13 July.

Herald Chase Group adds Ryobi five-colour press

Print and mailing house Herald Chase Group has purchased a Ryobi 755G five-colour B2 press with coater as part of plans to increase capacity and bring more functions in-house.

Océ unveils JetStream 1400 and 3000 at Poing summit

Océ has expanded its JetStream range with the launch of two new presses as its Production Printing Summit in Poing, Germany, this week.

Royal Mail launches training scheme to promote 'better' direct mail

Royal Mail is aiming to support its mailing house partners with the launch of the sector's first training initiative to support the promotion of direct mail.

NEMC rebrands as Loricas Solutions and announces 100,000 capex

NEMC, the Washington, Tyne & Wear-based mailing house, has rebranded as Loricas Solutions following a strategic review.

Royal Mail clarifies Advertising Mail inserts confusion

Royal Mail has belatedly clarified the issue of whether customer magazines containing third-party inserts will qualify for its new Advertising Mail service.