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Chesapeake signs for Highcon Euclid digital die-cutting machine
Chesapeake has become one of the world's first customers of the Highcon Euclid digital production cutting and creasing machine.
Pitney Bowes moves into big data marketing
Stamford, CT-headquartered Pitney Bowes will expand beyond print and into big data analysis and digital communications, the company said at its annual Insights conference in New Orleans this week.
Kodak plans fast-track patent sale
Kodak has decided to auction off its up-for-sale patent portfolio and aims to complete the process by early August.
Print sector reports mixed picture as UK manufacturing records sharp fall in April
Manufacturing output suffered an unexpectedly steep fall in April according to official figures published by the Office of National Statistics.
UK paper converter develops eco-friendly in-store signage
Blackburn-based BCP Fluted Packaging claims its new biodegradable POP display board will revolutionise the in-store signage sector.
News International's 'market share should be capped', Labour leader says
Rupert Murdoch could be forced to sell at least one of his UK newspapers under a Labour government to reduce his company's influence, Ed Miliband suggested yesterday.
Printers 'need more support' with web-to-print solutions
Printers are under-utilising their web-to-print systems with less than 1% using them for more than 75% of their business, new research shows.
Telford Repro installs new Duplo guillotine
Design and Print company Telford Repro has installed a Duplo Ideal 7228-06-LT guillotine in a bid to improve turnaround times.
Oriel Printing orders new Speedmaster CX102
Oriel Printing has invested 2m in a Heidelberg Speedmaster CX102 seven-colour press with coater to boost productivity and as a replacement for an older press.
New bank launched to target SMEs
A new bank targeting SMEs has been launched in a joint venture between a local authority pension fund and a Cambridge University college.
Digital Ad Lab meeting to focus on cloud computing
Digital Ad Lab will hold its second quarterly meeting of 2012 at the Royal Society, central London, at 9.15am on 21 June.
Photobox to launch Facebook app
Digital printing group Photobox is developing applications that tap into Facebook friend networks to create personalised printed products.
Media roundup: The Times, retail sales, Jubilee, Change for Life, Sunday Telegraph, Sainsbury's
We bring you the buzz from the wider media sphere, across the world and across the web. This week: The Times pledges to pull paywall during key Olympic dates; May sunshine gives 3.4% boost to retail...
Inc Dot installs new digital equipment and finishing kit
Commercial printer Inc Dot has invested in a Heidelberg Linoprint C751 press, along with a raft of finishing kit in an overhaul of its digital business.
BCQ Group does ultimate short-run job for Premier League
The Premier League appointed printer BCQ Group to produce three books celebrating 20 years of the country's primary football competition in aid of the Nordoff Robbins charity.