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Cameron backs MP 'buddy' scheme
Prime minister David Cameron has backed a scheme that encourages local MPs to gain "work experience" in small businesses.
Heidelberg inks global OEM deal to distribute PageFlex web-to-print software and SaaS Solutions
Heidelberg and Marlborough, MA-based Bitstream have inked an OEM deal that will enable the print equipment maker to license Bitstream's PageFlex Storefront web-to-print product solution for its...

Heidelberg appoints Graham Higgins to Prinect integration sales role
Heidelberg has promoted Graham Higgins to take on the role of Prinect integration sales representative for the UK and Ireland.

MPC rate setter calls for state bank for SMEs
One of the nine rate setters that make up the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee, has called on the government to set up a state bank to help credit-starved SMEs.

Edexcel takes PJ 100 jogger battery to world record
Testing and qualification organisation Edexcel has increased its Horizon PJ 100 jogger battery to 15 machines, believed to be a world record.

Profit up at CFH
CFH Total Document Management has recorded an increase in pre-tax profit, according to its results to 31 March 2011.
M Partners brings MGI Meteor DP 8700XL to the UK
M Partners is to launch MGI's Meteor DP 8700 XL into the UK with a technology demonstration taking place at the distributor's Hemel Hempstead facility this month.

Integrity Print adds BRC accreditation
Integrity Print has added British Retail Consortium (BRC) certification to its list of accreditations, allowing it to expand its trade label business for the food and drink industry.

Packaging firm owners fined for ignoring safety warnings
The owners of a packaging printer in Bolton have been fined by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for "flagrantly" ignoring safety warnings.

Pindar steps down as BPIF president, Middleton returns
Andrew Pindar has stepped down as BPIF president, with his predecessor Rupert Middleton stepping in on an interim basis.

Print manager Principal Color set for liquidation
Print management outfit Principal Color is set for liquidation at the end of this month.

Magners launches Specials campaign for new range
Magners has launched a print and poster campaign around its new Specials range of premium ciders.

Pragati Offset to do book binding with PUR hotmelt
Hyderabad-based Pragati Offset has opted for PUR (polyurethene reactive) over standard hot melt adhesives for binding hard and soft cover books. The PUR system at Pragati is a Robatech MOD4 installed...
What next for the big two: HP and Kodak
A short analysis about the two digital giants HP and Kodak based on their financial results.

Inc Direct eyes big turnover boost with Rank contract
Inc Direct is on target to double its turnover to 10m by the end of its next financial year after securing a "multimillion-pound" contract with The Rank Group.