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SME printers call on government to push funding but cut red tape in autumn statement

SME printers have placed an expected 10bn loans fund top of their wish list from chancellor George Osborne's autumn statement but only if red tape is relaxed to make accessible to those that need it.

Unite launches manufacturing strategy at annual conference

The Unite union has launched its strategy for helping to "revive and rebuild" the UK's manufacturing sector over the remainder of the decade.

Desmond opens Luton newspaper plant

Media mogul Richard Desmond officially launched the Express Group's purpose-built print facility in Luton last night (28 November).

OFT decision on Kent newspaper merger costs 45 jobs

The OFT's decision not to give KM Group (KMG) the all clear to purchase seven Kent-based newspapers from Northcliffe Media has begun to cost jobs.

Elanders photobooks come out top in TV show

Elanders had its photobooks judged the best in the UK on Channel Five's The Gadget Show.

Customark boosts flexo label capacity with new Edale press

Customark has bolstered its label printing capacity after investing in its third Edale press, an Edale Alpha compact flexographic machine.

Heidelberg launches carbon neutral scheme for Speedmaster presses

Heidelberg has rolled out a carbon neutral certification option across its portfolio of Speedmaster presses.

KBA readies inkjet web for Drupa

KBA is on track to unveil its new digital web press at Drupa 2012 next May.

UPDATE 2: Manroland confirms insolvency

Manroland has today filed for insolvency protection with the German district court in Augsburg after negotiations with a potential investor "failed on the home stretch".

Manroland North America promises 'business as usual'

Manroland North America has said the division is operating in a "business as usual" environment, although expects to issue further information on the status of the parent company, which filed for...

Total Print Supplies (TPS) to distribute Shackell Edwards inks and varnishes

Total Print Supplies (TPS), the Paperlinx consumables company, has become the UK exclusive distributor for Shackell Edwards inks and varnishes.

Morgana launches DocuMaster MFC

Morgana Systems has announced the launch of its DocuMaster MFC, the latest in its range of sheet-creasing booklet-making equipment

HighWater CtP cites growing UV demand for successful sales quarter

HighWater CtP has said it has experienced its most successful sales quarter to-date since becoming the sole UK agent for Chinese CTP manufacturer Cron last year.

Manroland GB 'okay' says Revill

Manroland GB managing director Norman Revill has stressed that the German press manufacturer's UK arm is "okay and solvent", despite the collapse of its ultimate parent company.

Integrated Graphics installs Océ VarioPrint 6250 investment

Integrated Graphics has invested in "the best bit of kit" it has ever bought after installing an Oc VarioPrint 6250 digital press.