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James Cropper's 7m steam raising plan up for grant

Paper manufacturer James Cropper is in line to receive a 3.2m grant from the Regional Growth Fund (RGF) for its proposed steam raising plant.

John Baxter & Sons installs Heidelberg Suprasetter A75

John Baxter & Sons has upgraded its pre-press operation after investing in a Heidelberg Suprasetter A75.

John Baskerville's work lauded by new society

A new organisation dedicated to the life and work of John Baskerville will officially launch next week.

Penguin and Random House to merge

Pearson and German media group Bertelsmann have agreed a deal to merge their respective publishing businesses, Penguin and Random House.

Government announces 7m for 3D print research

The Government is to offer grants from a 7m pot for collaborative R&D projects aimed at developing technologies for additive manufacturing.

Ricoh confirms Ipex 2014 attendance

Ricoh has given Ipex 2014 a much-needed boost after confirming its attendance at the London event.

Fujifilm unveils second generation Pro-VN plate at Ifra

Fujifilm has launched the second iteration of its Brillia Pro-VN lo-chem newspaper plate at the annual Ifra Expo newspaper and media technology show.

Print industry news roundup: 3D print, Baskerville, Wyndeham/BPIF, Landa, Conversion, Spanish envelope cartel, counterfeit cheque gang

Stay up to date with your procurement supply chain thanks to print industry news at your fingertips. This week: Gov't invests 7m in 3D print; Baskerville's work lauded by new society; Wyndeham signs...

RDI reveals investment plan following awards triumph

Real Digital International (RDI) capped a year in which it posted record profits with a triumphant return to the PrintWeek Awards on Monday night.

Packaging sector mourns shrink-sleeve pioneer Memarnia

Sia Memarnia, a pioneer in the use of shrink-sleeve labels in packaging, has died.

Wyndeham signs up to BPIF training

The Wyndeham Press Group has become the first print company to put forward a team of its staff to take part in the BPIF's new Government-funded management training programme.

Nixon sets up Conversion to distribute Highcon, Scodix kit

Former KBA executive sales director Mark Nixon is back in print and will sell Highcon and Scodix kit through Conversion, his new distribution business.