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Unite members reject latest MMP offer

Unite members have voted overwhelmingly to reject the latest redundancy offering from Austrian packaging manufacturer Mayr-Melnhof Packaging (MMP).

Océ's Rokus van Iperen made CEO of Canon Europe, reports claim

Oc's Rokus van Iperen has been appointed to lead Canon Europe, following the retirement of current chief executive Ryoichi Bamba, according to reports in the Dutch media.

Friedheim expands converting division with double dealership

Finishing equipment supplier Friedheim has continued to expand its new converting division with a double dealership announcement.

Sitma to supply wrapping and inserting for Muller Martini

Italian inserter manufacturer Sitma has signed an agreement to supply Muller Martini with inserting stations and wrapping equipment for the Swiss manufacturer's binding lines.

Benford UV ramps up capacity with site move

UV and IR drying/curing system manufacturer Benford UV has expanded its capacity after moving premises.

Pro2col appoints Gaficon to distribute StingRay file transfer tool

Pro2col has appointed Gaficon as the exclusive distribution partner for Hermstedt StingRay in Germany, reuniting the file transfer software with one of its original developers in the process.

Paperlinx suspends interest payments on its Step-up-Preference shares

Troubled merchant Paperlinx has announced that it has suspended interest payments on its Step-up-Preference Securities (SPS) to retain cash in the business.

'Lack of due diligence' leads to collapse at Blue Printing

Blue Printing Group's directors have tried to pin partial blame for the company's collapse on an alleged lack of support from its main funder, Close Invoice Finance.

MCI invests in UK's first VHF ActivePro

Large-format printer MicroGraphics Colour Imaging has invested in the UK's first VHF ActivePro Digital Cutting Table with a new-generation multi-cutting head.

Neschen launches new textiles at Fespa Digital 2012

Neschen has showcased a new lightproof textile and a translucent textile at Fespa Digital (Stand M80), which have both been designed for use with UV curable inks.

Ricoh set to launch new wide-format printer

Ricoh is to preview a new four-colour wide-format printer aimed at the computer-aided design (CAD) market at Drupa 2012 (Hall 8a).

SME printers to miss out on latest government print tender

The government has tendered for its latest round of print, which SME printers are once again likely to miss out on.

TPS expands plate portfolio with new distribution deals

Total Print Supplies (TPS) has expanded its pre-press portfolio after signing distribution agreements with plate manufacturers Xingraphics, Ipagsa and Presstek, and CTP manufacturer Glunz & Jensen.

St Ives announces Incite acquisition

St Ives has continued its marketing services expansion with the acquisition of market research and insights consultancy Incite Marketing Planning.

Antalis adds Kapabright to range

Paper and substrate supplier Antalis McNaughton has added the KAPAbright range produced by 3A Composites to its range.