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Printing.com is looking to its growing online presence to counteract the "challenging" trading environment across its Franchise network, which contributed to a drop in first half sales and earnings.

Fespa has announced plans for the fourth Fespa Fabric, which will take place at the Excel on 25-29 June as part of Fespa 2013.

Derby-based AC Labels is waiting to hear whether its 40m linear barcode will be accepted in to the Guiness Book of Records.

A Bank of England scheme to boost bank lending to businesses and households could provide up to 66bn in funding based on current uptake.

Southall-based printing, framing and sign specialist Chaggars Displays has invested in a Mutoh ValueJet 1304 from Colourgen reseller, Design Supply.

Morgana Systems will show a range of digital finishing products, including its DigiFold Pro creasing and folding machine, at an open house at its Scottish showroom this week.

CFH, the Somerset-based print and mail company, has acquired Slough-based Print For Business (PFB) for an undisclosed amount.

Antalis McNaughton has developed two new swatches to help digital colour printers identify which substrates to print on for the best results with both dry and liquid toner digital presses.

Isle of Wight-based commercial printer Crossprint is the first UK company to be signed up to Ricoh's Carbon Balanced Production Printing Programme.

AlphaGraphics North East (AGNE) has added a cross media marketing "movie star" experience to its website, in time for Halloween.

Follicly-challenged printers keen to raise money for charity during "Movember" can still take part thanks to JAK Print and Design's free moustache kits.