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Lores: proposal undervalues HP and "is not a basis for discussion"

HP rebuffs latest Xerox approach

HP has issued a blunt response to Xerox’s latest approach, reiterating its position that Xerox’s hostile takeover proposal significantly undervalues HP.

Consumers struggle to understand terms like ‘bio-based’, ‘compostable’ and ‘biodegradable’ when it comes to plastic

Plastic packaging action confusing consumers

Swapping out plastic packaging for alternatives is confusing consumers and even having detrimental environmental effects, according to a new report on the grocery sector.

EFI Connect will feature a keynote ‘fireside chat’ between Jacobson (pictured) and Guy Gecht

Future focus for EFI Connect 2020

Workflow management, digital integration and growth marketing strategies will feature in the EFI Connect conference in Las Vegas later this month.

 The MBO B30 has joined two existing MBO folders at Deltor

Deltor ups speed and quality with MBO and Palamides investment

Deltor Communications has taken on an MBO B30 folder and a Palamides Delta 703 automatic stacking delivery system to increase its productivity and quality.

Seaford (pictured at the Printweek Awards): "I’ll now be more involved in the future of the business"

MRP kicks off 2020 with new sales director

Midland Regional Printers (MRP) has promoted its sales manager to sales director as it looks set for further growth and investment this year.

The High Court halted industrial action at Royal Mail in November

CWU updates on Royal Mail dispute

The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has updated on its dispute with Royal Mail, after it responded to a video posted by the postal operator last week.

End of the line for historic print firm

Long-established Thomas Loughlin (Liverpool) is shutting down after almost 130 years in business.

Rocket Exhibition Services has been in business for 10 years

Rocket rebrands to highlight exhibition expertise

Rocket Print & Promotions has rebranded in order to place clearer focus on its specialism and expertise in exhibition services.

A three-day workshop was run at the Lincoln College of Art and Design

The Printing Charity expands bookbinding training initiative

The Printing Charity has expanded its training initiative with Designer Bookbinders to include a unit on codex bookbinding following a successful pilot.

Latimer Trend: unsecured creditors will only receive a fraction of amounts owed

Latimer Trend shortfall revealed

Latimer Trend & Company owed unsecured creditors more than £3m at the time of its administration, and the firm has an estimated total shortfall in excess of £4.5m.

From left: Willcock, CMYUK group director Robin East and Beaver area sales for North West Europe Alexander van Es

CMYUK appointed Beaver Paper distributor

CMYUK has struck a deal to be the strategic distributor in the UK and Ireland for global sublimation media manufacturer Beaver Paper.

Grubb (L) with Orchard Press co-owner and wife Samantha Grubb: "The Duplo stood out for its flexibility"

Orchard Press extends square-back book capabilities with new Duplo

Orchard Press has installed a Duplo DBM 350 bookletmaker with collating tower to extend its capabilities for the production of square-back books.

CPG is understood to be in administration. Image: Google Maps

Situation unclear at CPG

Kent-based print firm CPG Brand Communications, which is registered as Colour Print Ltd, is understood to be in administration with all staff laid off with immediate effect.

Print Make Wear was Fespa Global Print Expo 2019's most attended feature

Fespa to spotlight sportswear in Print Make Wear feature

Fespa’s fast fashion factory feature, Print Make Wear, will return at the show’s 2020 outing in March, this time with a focus on sportswear production.

Late payment continues to impact print

Printers stand up to late payments

Printing and print-related businesses are among those that are still suffering the most when it comes to late invoice payment.