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Ecmod launches 'Because Print Works...' campaign
Exhibition organiser Ecmod has launched the Because Print Works... campaign to highlight the benefits of print to catalogue, online and multi-channel sellers at its Direct Commerce Show taking place...
Government "to abandon auto-enrolment pension plan" for small firms
The government is expected to delay "auto-enrolment" for pensions for any firm with fewer than 50 employees, according to reports.

Print unaffected if coallition tampers with strike laws: Unite
Unite has said that plans by cabinet office minister Francis Maude to introduce new balloting laws for long-running strikes would not affect it.

Capvis regrets failed Manroland purchase
Swiss private equity firm Capvis has revealed that it was the would-be investor that walked away from a deal to acquire a stake in Manroland.

Leicester College to open doors to print industry
Leicester College is to open its doors next month to showcase its training for the print and packaging sector.

Osborne to unveil 40bn growth package
The chancellor George Osborne is expected to announce a 40bn growth package that includes a 10bn fund for loans to small businesses in tomorrow's autumn statement.

Bengaluru's digital print specialist takes delivery of second Ricoh kit
Bengaluru-based Digital Printing & Imaging Solution has taken delivery of its second Ricoh C720 after taking possession of its third site in Bengaluru. The first C720 was installed in July this year.

Fespa's Neil Felton to sit on AEO board meet
Fespa's managing director of exhibitions and events, Neil Felton has been appointed to sit on the Board of the AEO (Association of Event Organisers)

Web-to-print company Vistaprint enters India with acquisition of PrintBell
Mumbai-based PrintBell, India's first online solution for corporate identity and marketing products, has been acquired by Vistaprint - a leading online provider of professional marketing products and...

Inkjet India 2011 event a success
The organisers of the second Inkjet India 2011 termed the conference a huge success, announcing that with 210 delegates from India and overseas, it was three time bigger than the inaugural conference...
Ravi Venkatraman joins Kodak India
Kodak India has announced Ravi Venkatraman as the vice president and head of services for business.

Industry reaction to Manroland insolvency filing
Rivals and customers of Manroland have expressed dismay at the news that Manroland has filed for insolvency, although the diminishing market may have made such an outcome inevitable.

Ciconi increases automation with KAS buy
Print and mailing specialist Ciconi has increased automation and reduced cost with the installation of a KAS Mailmaster enveloper.

All change at the top
Notable among this year's M&A activity is the amount of movement among the UK's biggest players.

Star product: Fujifilm XMF Workflow V4
Fuji says the latest version enables printers to do more, more easily