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Beecroft welcomed by UK Print but government support dwindles
Venture capitalist Adrian Beecroft's controversial Downing Street report on employment law, belatedly published this week, has been welcomed by the print industry.

API Holographics bolsters portfolio with vehicle foil security product
Security print specialist API Holographics has bolstered its portfolio of solutions with the launch of its enhanced chrome-based hot stamping security foil for use on vehicle number plates.

CRP Print & Packaging invests in Kongsberg XP24
Speciality products group CRP Print & Packaging has invested in a Kongsberg XP24 digital production table to add a new dimension to its production capabilities.

Envelope companies in row over domain names
Two envelope converters have become embroiled in a dispute over internet domain names.

International Paper releases sustainability report
International Paper has set itself a number of goals to be achieved by 2020 in its 2011 sustainability report.

Ramin logs at APP mill 'an accident'
The Indonesian Ministry of Forestry (MoF) has said paper manufacturer Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) was not illegally logging an endangered tree species after a Greenpeace investigation found ramin at one...

Online toolkit launched for first time employers
Employment relations minister Norman Lamb has launched a new online toolkit , which provides first-time employers with a step-by-step guide to taking on a member of staff.
Print industry news roundup: Alpha Colour Printers, Bell & Bain, Nicholson Bass, Elanders, Berforts
Stay up to date with your procurement supply chain thanks to print industry news at your fingertips. This week: Alpha Colour Printers opts for Heidelberg; Bell & Bain invests in Muller Martini;...
Media roundup: Government, Old El Paso, Future Publishing, Cadbury, Clacksons
We bring you the buzz from the wider media sphere, across the world and across the web. This week: 120m marketing shake up; Old El Paso's Jubilee campaign; Future Publishing's new launch; Cadbury to...

Ocean Outdoor bought for 35m
Advertising company Ocean Outdoor has been sold by initial investors Smedvig Capital to mid-market private equity house LDC for 35m.

Paper demand falls across Western Europe
Demand for magazine paper and newsprint has fallen as advertising investments decline, according to a report complied by Holmen.

Nicholson Bass evolves for 75th anniversary
Nicholson Bass is updating its identity as it approaches its 75th anniversary with a new name, logo and marketing strategies.

FPB and BSA advise SME printers to team up
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) and Buying Support Agency (BSA) have suggested SME printers should pool their buying powers in order to save money.

HP could cut up to 30,000 jobs
HP is considering slashing more than 25,000 jobs, or 8% of its workforce, due to falling demand for desktop computers and services, according to reports.

Bezier fined after worker dies at Wakefield plant
Point-of-sale specialist Bezier has been fined 118,500 following an HSE investigation into the 2008 death of a worker at its Wakefield site.