The toughest trading conditions since 2009 prompted a sharp decline in UK manufacturing output in Q3 of 2012, according to new figures from the Engineering Employers Federation (EEF).

Packaging and display supplier Swanline Print has installed a Bickers Gluejet 17.25 X/Y geometric pattern gluer to reduce labour and speed up delivery.

Folding carton manufacturer Benson Box has been shortlisted for the Best Factory Awards 2012.

Converting machinery manufacturer Brausse is to set up sales and service bases worldwide by the end of 2012.

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Whitchurch-based printer John Dollin has invested nearly 1m in a Speedmaster XL 75-5+L and Suprasetter 105 CtP system.

Arjowiggins Graphic is extending its 'It feels good' campaign with the launch of an Environmental Benefits Statements (EBS) wheel.

Kodak's US operations made a net loss of $78.7m (49.7m) on revenues of $162.5m in July taking its combined losses since the start of the year to $745m on sales of $1.1bn.

Agfa has struck a deal with equipment supplier Graphic Printing Technologies (GPT) to offer discounts across its UV inkjet printer range.

Direct imaging press manufacturer Presstek has said that the proposed acquisition will provide a range of benefits as well as boosting the company's financial resources.