Software developer LithoTechnics is thought to have made full bindery JDF integration a reality with the release of version 3.5 of its Metrix layout automation tool.

Victoria Litho has boosted annual press production time "by 1,000 hours" after investing in a secondhand six colour KBA Rapida 162a.

Up to 45 jobs are at risk at Mayr-Melnhof Packaging UK (MMP) after the packaging company entered into a consultation process with staff representatives.

Finishing equipment specialist GAE has been named supplier of the year at the BAPC annual conference.

Perfect Bindery Solutions (PBS) has been appointed UK and Ireland distributor for equipment from finishing manufacturer Smyth.

In these straightened times, the ability to source finance for investment and maintain a healthy cashflow can help businesses tough out the recession

Packaging group British Polythene Industries (BPI) has announced a consultation into the future of its plant at Stockton-on-Tees with 165 redundancies expected to be made.

Essex-based Pitney Bowes Management Services (PBMS) has bagged a five-year contract worth 1.2m to print and design items for Buckinghamshire County Council.

Commercial printer Keprintt has invested around 40,000 in a move from film to CTP with the installation of a Heidelberg Prosetter 74 and a Maya 62 processor.