Print industry news roundup: SME loans, Arjowiggins, Muller Martini, Printers Superstore, OKI, HMRC

Stay up to date with your procurement supply chain thanks to print industry news at your fingertips. This week: Government-backed bank to provide up to 10bn in SME loans; Arjowiggins Stowford Mill closure jeopardises 100 jobs; Muller Martini UK grouped with Northern Europe in global restructure; Printers Superstore inks Dumor deal; White OKI toner device opens up new print applications; HMRC employer PAYE pilot scheme 'on track'

 

Government-backed bank to provide up to £10bn in SME loans
The government has today confirmed that it will press ahead with plans to create a state-backed bank that could support up to £10bn of new and additional business lending.

Arjowiggins Stowford Mill closure jeopardises 100 jobs
Arjowiggins is to close its Stowford Mill in Devon in the first quarter of 2014.

Muller Martini UK grouped with Northern Europe in global restructure

Global finishing manufacturer Muller Martini has moved to quash rumours that it will close its UK headquarters as part of a restructure of its global operations.

Printers Superstore inks Dumor deal ahead of B3 Print and Finish show

Printers Superstore has been appointed sole UK distributor for Dumor and will showcase a range of its finishing equipment alongside two Hans Gronhi presses at its B3 Print and Finish show next month.

White toner device opens up new print applications

A new sub-£2,000 OKI laser printer with white toner option has the potential to be "a printer's new salesperson" according to the machine's UK distributor.

New employer PAYE pilot scheme 'on track'

The national pilot for a compulsory new Pay as You Earn (PAYE) reporting system for employers is proving a success, according to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).