Printing

More than a third of printers have secured additional work due to the Olympics while a quarter won extra work due to the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, according to the BPIF's latest outlook survey.

Chelmsford-based Redlin Print has relocated to Circle Services site in Southend following its 1.3m takeover by the Essex-based printer earlier this year.

Packaging software and wide-format finishing equipment manufacturer Esko has renewed its partnership with Fespa.

RCS has invested in a Presstek 75DI digital offset press with inline aqueous coater, the first 75DI to be installed into the UK market.

Global Graphics' "digital" RIP, the Harlequin Host Renderer 3 (HHR3) has been chosen by Technesis to power a new software tool that will allow manufacturers to remotely manage ink and toner usage.

West Port Print & Design has expanded its finishing capabilities after investing in a Polar 66 guillotine.

BGP has responded to an uptake in contract cover work by investing in a Komori System 38 SII press for its Bicester facility.

Chicago-based R.R. Donnelley & Sons posted a second quarter profit of $88.8m, up from $12.2m for the same period in 2011, despite a 3.6% decline in revenues to $2.5bn.

The Whittington Press will be showcasing its historic letterpress machines to coincide with the annual Whittington Summer Show in Cheltenham on 1 September.

Easibind International has bolstered its digital print capabilities after investing in an HP Indigo 5600 digital press.

Printers who may have been mis-sold interest rate swaps could find it easier to claim compensation after RBS was forced to settle a landmark case.

The Bootle, Merseyside-based commercial printer, which only moved into its premises four months ago, has been left gutted by a fire that spread from neighbouring units.