Devon County Council has put 11 print jobs on the line under plans to outsource print production and redirect print buying through its central procurement department.

Nampak Cartons has made 98 staff redundant as it announced it will permanently close its Crewkerne, Somerset, carton factory by 20 December.

Kodak has said it "remains committed" to its Graphics Communications division, despite speculation that it would no longer invest in digital printing technology.

Environmentally friendly printer Colour Works has been placed into voluntary liquidation after it ceased trading on 8 December and made its 17 staff redundant.

Independent newspaper manufacturer Newbury Weekly News Group has announced a 4m investment in mailroom equipment, as part of plans to bring in new units to its press.

Recycling company WasteCare has launched a service to help printers save money by reducing their carbon footprint.

B1 and B2 printer Paperstyle has closed its doors and is in the process of going into administration.

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Callas Software has announced the launch of PDFToolbox Server 4, following the launch of PDFToolbox 4 earlier this year.

Compass Print Holdings has invested in a "litho quality" HP Indigo 5500 press as it aims to meet the demands of its design agency clients.