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Government opens dismissal consultation
The government has announced a consultation looking into changes to the current workplace dismissal laws.
Quantum Capital to acquire IMEX from BASF
Swiss-headquartered investment fund Quantum Capital is to acquire BASF's Netherlands-based offset printing inks business IMEX.
European Commission rubber-stamps National Loan Guarantee Scheme
The European Commission has rubber-stamped the government's plans to set up a National Loan Guarantee Scheme (NLGS) to provide 20bn of low interest loans to SMEs over the next two years.
York Mailing installs new KBA at Scarborough
York Mailing has been producing 1m impressions per week on its latest investment, a KBA Rapida 105 with UV coater installed in January.
Friedheim expands laminating portfolio with entry level Komfi
Friedheim has expanded its laminating portfolio with a new entry-level laminator from Komfi.
Paperlinx sells its Italian business to Lecta
Troubled merchant Paperlinx is to sell its Italian business, Polyedra, to European paper manufacturer Lecta for 45m (37.5m), as part of its restructuring programme.
HSE investigates accident at Artisan Press
The Health and Safety Executive is investigating an accident at Artisan Press, which led to an employee being air-lifted to hospital.
Prinovis to consult with staff over job losses
Prinovis is about to enter a 30-day consultation process with a number of staff, and has said further changes could follow.
Orbis Print launches in York
A new design, print and web company has been launched in York by John Lloyd-Hughes, former business development manager of Leeds-based Resource Print Solutions.
Kodak turns to Graphic Innovators to help drive hybrid inkjet printing
Kodak has signed a partnership deal that makes Chicago-area printing equipment reseller Graphic Innovators an authorized sales agent for Prosper printheads to complement its direct sales force.
New Manroland web owner may work with sheetfed side
The new owner of Manroland's web arm has said that the company may tie up with the sheetfed division in some territories.
Ppi Media offers Content-X platform to corporates
Former Manroland subsidiary ppi Media is offering its Content-X cross-channel publishing software, used by daily newspaper and small magazine publishers, to large corporates, associations and...
AMS launches AMS 3500 entry level enveloping line
Mailroom equipment supplier AMS has launched the AMS 3500, to remove the need for 'envelope stuffers' in the mailroom.
MMP to take disciplinary action against employees
Packaging manufacturer Mayr-Melnhof Packaging (MMP) is to take disciplinary action against several employees, according to Unite.
Delta buys two FB7500 presses
Delta Display, part of the Delta Group, has taken delivery of two HP Scitex FB7500 industrial presses - its sixth and seventh - representing a 5m investment in the platform over the past 18 months.