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Pitney Bowes expands global presence with London mail facility

Mailstream technology company Pitney Bowes has opened an international mail services facility on the outskirts of London.

Newspapers capitalise on Obama's big day

Yesterday's inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th US president sparked a busy time for newspaper presses across the country, as publishers rushed to capitalise on the biggest story of the year.

UK book industry reacts to 'sensationalist' lawsuit against Borders US

The UK book industry has responded to the news of an independent publisher filing a $1m (0.7m) lawsuit in the US against retail giant Borders for "excessive" orders.

RR Donnelley announces $400m debt fundraising

US printing giant RR Donnelley has announced it is to raise $400m (268m) through a debt offering that will be used to meet its short-term debt requirements.

X-Rite reins in 2009 estimates and announces redundancies

X-Rite has announced a range of cost-cutting measures including around 90 redundancies after downgrading its 2008 sales and earnings estimates.

Agfa seals deal with US defence company

Defence and technology company Northrop Gruman Corporation has signed a deal to manufacture electro-optic sub-systems for a line of CTP products from Agfa.

St Ives set to sell off US division in MBO deal

St Ives has conditionally agreed to sell its US division, St Ives (USA), to a management buyout team led by US chief executive and chairman Wayne Angstrom for $39m (26.8m).

Quebecor World directors quit amid legal wrangle

Pierre Karl Peladeau has stepped down with three other directors from Quebecor World's board in the wake of a legal challenge from its former parent company, ending a miserable year for the...

UK inflation falls as oil prices collapse

UK inflation has fallen to 4.1%, a higher figure than expected, but indicative of the continuing fall of inflationary pressures on the economy.

Quebecor ends presence in UK

Quebecor World UK was liquidated by Ernst & Young last week marking the end of the company, formerly known as Hunterprint, in the UK.

Fears for US newspaper industry as Tribune enters Chapter 11

One of America's largest newspaper publishing companies has entered into Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, marking the latest drama in a dismal period for US publishing.

Riley Dunn & Wilson complete 65,000 spend

Bookbinding specialist Riley Dunn & Wilson (RDW) has stepped up its automation with a new lettering system from US company Flescher Corporation as part of a 65,000 spend on new kit.