Printing

Egmont has announced a revamp of its Thomas the Tank Engine portfolio including the launch of a new magazine and collection of storybooks and the relaunch of current title <i>Thomas & Friends</i>.

TG Print & Design has expanded its wide-format digital print operation after investing in Agfa Anapurna Mw UV-curable printer.

Lending by Britain's top five banks contracted every quarter in 2011 while SMEs suffered after banks missed their lending targets to smaller businesses by more than 1bn.

Employees at Goodhead Group have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a 13.5% paycut in order to enable the company to continue as a self-supporting entity.

GMG is encouraging visitors to this month's Fespa Digital show to investigate its "best-in-class production solutions," including the company's GMG ProductionSuite for high-volume wide-format users.

Fespa has said the Print Shop Live! element of this year's Barcelona show will showcase how best to integrate new technology with existing equipment, all in a live environment.

Derbyshire-based Stirland Paterson Print Group has moved in to the digital print arena after partnering with CRI Digital.

Wide-format manufacturer Mimaki has unveiled what it claims is the "world's fastest" dye sublimation printer, the TS500-1800.

Directors at Goodhead Group will take a paycut of at least 13.5% along with employees, according to chief executive David Holland.

Unite and the Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) have agreed an across the board salary increase in this year's national pay agreement.

Agfa will give its entry-level flatbed, the M2540 FB, a international exhibition debut when it showcases at this month's Fespa Digital 2012 exhibition.