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Princess Anne visits Tullis Russell biomass site
Independent papermaker Tullis Russell has welcomed The Princess Royal to its Markinch mill in Scotland to its 200th anniversary.

Quality newspapers 'not profitable', Guardian boss claims
Business models for the UK's leading newspapers "do not make any sense", according to the managing director of Guardian News & Media (GNM).

Untangle twin skills for better business
In today's tougher markets, effective selling strategies are a must and so modern print companies need to take a more sophisticated approach to customer relations and product promotion
Minimise staff away days
In Clinic this month: Paul Dowling on dealing with staff absenteeism; Ivor Dixon on lenticular printing; and Peter Lancaster on search engine optimisation

Scottish printer donates 25,000 print to local hospice
John Watson and Co has provided free print for a fundraising campaign to build a new hospice in Glasgow.
MD completes 100% share buyout of Bath printer
Ralph Allen Press is aiming to build on its existing client base after managing director Jason Hindle completed a majority takeover of the business.

New Johnston Press exec hits out at BBC and council-funded papers
Newly appointed Johnston Press chief executive John Fry has hit out at council-funded local newspapers and the BBC as damaging to the local newspaper sector.
Former Cpod MD takes role at Henry Ling
Henry Ling has bolstered its digital sales arm after appointing Robert Hunt to the department.

Celebration of Lawrence Wallis' life to be held at St Bride Library
Friends of the St Bride Library are to celebrate the life and work of Lawrence Wallis, highly respected print author, historian and PrintWeek columnist, who passed away in March 2008.
Direct mail group 4DM boosts business team with appointment
4DM Group has added to its business development team with the appointment of Mark Summers as strategic communications manager.