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Print industry news roundup: SMEs, Macfarlane, Potts Print, Agfa, Kodak, APG, Durst

Stay up to date with your procurement supply chain thanks to print industry news at your fingertips. This week: UK SMEs target growth for 2013; Macfarlane Group posts 65% profit increase; Potts Print...

Press On Digital bolsters finishing capabilities with Kongsberg i XP24

Press on Digital Imaging (PODI) has invested 190,000 in a Kongsberg i XP24 digital cutting table.

Macfarlane Group posts 65% profit increase but turnover flat

The UK packaging group posted pre-tax profits of 1.5m in the six months to June 2012 compared to the same time last year but turnover was level at 68m.

Arjowiggins Graphic launches 'first' 100% recycled label stock for packaging paper market

Arjowiggins Graphic (AG) claims its new product is the first ever 100% recycled label stock for the packaging paper market.

Killer App: Adverset Media helps armed support

Adverset Media Solutions, produced over 1,500 printed promotional items for Armed Forces support scheme, Heroes Welcome, with the aim of distributing them to towns and cities in the UK that support...

Nigerian Watch newspaper increases print-run

Nigerian Watch a free, monthly newspaper launched in April by publishing company Green World Media has more than doubled its print-run to 50,000.

Potts Print (UK) installs Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 75

Potts Print (UK) said that its latest press installation had increased the firm's capacity for B2 format work and would cut customer turnaround times.

Chancellor Osborne confirms North East Enterprise Zone extension

The government has committed to helping the private sector "create sustainable jobs" after announcing it will extend the North East regional enterprise zone.

New paperless receipt technology, EReceipts, targets SMEs

A new cloud-based system that allows businesses to receive receipts online and export data to their accounting software will benefit small businesses, claims developer.

Link Mailing expands after placing faith in apprentices

Coventry-based Link Mailing has said it is important to 'invest and develop' its workforce as three of its apprentices continue to develop their skills set.

Durst to launch solvent-free Metallic Silver UV Ink at Chicago's Labelexpo

Durst claims its new solvent-free metallic silver UV Ink for digital label printing is a world first.

Presstek touts positives of proposed acquisition by AIP

Direct imaging press manufacturer Presstek has said that the proposed acquisition will provide a range of benefits as well as boosting the company's financial resources.