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HP has moved to reassure printers of its ongoing commitment to the commercial print sector following yesterday's announcement of the merger of its commercial print and PC divisions.

Live updates of the Budget 2012 and the measures that will impact UK print as it happens.

Ron Welch, founder of GI Solutions and Colorgraphic, has passed away

A new design, print and web company has been launched in York by John Lloyd-Hughes, former business development manager of Leeds-based Resource Print Solutions.

Having taken on the role of managing director at software developer Vpress, web-to-print (W2P) expert Tim Cox has said the company is on the "crest of an ever-expanding sector".

Eclipse Colour has appointed James Jose as business development director to help develop the company's cross media output.

Sussex-based Pureprint recently hosted a presentation and tour of its facilities for a group of children from four local primary schools.

Packaging group Macfarlane increased sales and profits last year despite volatile raw materials prices and uncertain market conditions.

Oc's Rokus van Iperen has been appointed to lead Canon Europe, following the retirement of current chief executive Ryoichi Bamba, according to reports in the Dutch media.

Catherine Burke, managing director of Banner Managed Communication (BMC), the print management arm of BPO group Office2office, has declared 2011 a "strong" 12 months for the business.