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Unite to take legal action as MMP dispute rolls on
The battle between packaging manufacturer Mayr-Melnhof Packaging (MMP) and Unite continues, with the union set to take legal action for alleged unlawful dismissal.

IFS adds Hardcover book technology
Finishing equipment supplier IFS has moved to meet a growing demand for hardback book manufacture by adding Photobook Technology to its vendor arsenal.

AMS launches ATS-12 tabber
Mailroom equipment supplier AMS has launched the ATS-12 tabbing machine, which it claims is the most efficient and economical tabber on the market.

Manroland hits back at KBA "opportunistic" behaviour
Manroland Sheetfed has described KBA's decision to offer servicing to Manroland customers as "opportunistic" and "not the behaviour of a world-class company".

IPO and Companies House to offer advice to SMEs
Start-up printers looking for advice about how to get off on the right foot have the chance to seek advice from the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) and Companies House.

Heidelberg to slash 1,500 jobs and cut capacity by 15%
Heidelberg has concluded a consultation with its employees that will see its worldwide headcount slashed by more than 1,500 come 2014.

Pelican Press sold out of administration in pre-pack deal
Two senior employees have led a pre-pack deal at Manchester-based commercial printer Holdmede, which traded as Pelican Press, after the company was placed into administration.

Miyakoshi and Ryobi to launch B2 digital press
Offset press manufacturers Miyakoshi and Ryobi have joined forces to develop an 8,000sph B2 digital press, which they are to demonstrate as a prototype at Drupa 2012 (Hall 9, Stand A04).

Techkon to launch updated SpectroDens at Drupa
Techkon is to launch an updated model of its handheld spectro densitometer SpectroDens at Drupa 2012 (Hall9, Stand D62).

Hohner to launch flagship saddle stitcher at Drupa
Finishing kit manufacturer Hohner will launch a 13,000 cycle per hour saddle stitcher at Drupa.

Print pioneer John Crosfield passes away
John Crosfield, founder of Crosfield Electronics and pioneer of automatic register control and colour scanning technologies for the print industry, has passed away aged 96.
Print industry news roundup: MMP, Blackhammer, DDPC, Royal Mail, FT Solutions, MNA
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KnowledgePoint launches on-demand book printing service
KnowledgePoint has launched an on-demand book printing service, PublishPoint, which aims to produce any volume at a competitive price.

KBA's Manroland service division to go live on Monday
The UK arm of KBA's new service business targeting disaffected Manroland customers will go live on Monday (2 April).

Piccolo Press sold to former BPIF chief
Former BPIF chief executive Michael Johnson has acquired Piccolo Press from owner Tim Honnor, who is to retire.