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Xaar achieves record results in 2012

Cambridge-based inkjet manufacturer Xaar has posted a 74% year-on-year increase in adjusted pre-tax profits to 18.4m (2011: 10.6m) for the 12 months to 31 December 2012, citing strong performance of...

AR offers a means to put value back into printed products

Exploding labels, barking magazines, personal catwalks in your living room... Until now this level of interaction through the traditional medium of print has been a fantasy, but now the printed page...

IoPP unveils packaging degree

The Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) is to deliver a masters degree for the packaging industry in partnership with Leeds Metropolitan University, from this autumn.

Budget 2013: Live text

Live updates of the Budget 2013 and the measures that will impact UK print as it happens.

Newspaper industry needs to change says Bell

Former Financial Times chairman Sir David Bell warned that the newspaper industry had a real fight on its hands as he gave the Stationers' Company Annual Lecture.

Archant to cut jobs in publishing shake-up

Archant is to cut 24 editorial roles as the company proposes to combine its Norfolk and Suffolk operations under one production unit.

McLays invests to future proof its business

Cardiff company McLays has continued to work towards an integrated system with the installation of a Suprasetter 105 CTP.

Printers call for Budget funding boost and tax reliefs

The print sector is calling for tomorrow's Budget to reveal improvements in lending strategies and tax reliefs to stimulate the UK economy.

Scratch and sniff cannabis cards launched

A multinational printer is playing a central role in the war on drugs in the UK after producing scratch and sniff cards which recreate the smell of cannabis.

Johnston Press' contract print revenues slashed following NI pullout

Johnston Press' contract printing revenues have been slashed by a third following the termination of News International's contract, according to its 2012 financial reports.

Filtrona announces 160m Contego Healthcare acquisition

Plastic, foam and fibre products supplier Filtrona has today (19 March) announced its acquisition of Contego Healthcare for £160m.

BPIF, FLS, Arjowiggins, Rapidity, Royal Mail, FSB

BPIF celebrates National Apprenticeship Week; Osborne expected to push FLS; Rapidity in HP twin-investment; CWU members vote for DSA boycott; SME confidence steady.