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Yorkshire Forward to fund Print Yorkshire for two years

Print Yorkshire has secured an additional two years worth of funding from Yorkshire Forward.

Martell takes charge at St Ives

Patrick Martell has officially taken the reins at St Ives today, three months before Brian Edwards steps down from the UK's largest print group.

More than 100 jobs at risk as St Ives proposes closure of Crayford site

St Ives has proposed the closure of its Crayford DVD/CD packaging site, which could result in up to 129 job losses.

Vertis launched by former Goodman Baylis owner

Clive Parkes, one of the former owners of Goodman Baylis, has launched a new print company, Vertis Group, on the Worcester-based site of his former business.

St Ives profits tumble as economy bites

St Ives's half-year pre-tax profits have fallen by almost two thirds even though sales increased 5% year on year, according to figures released this morning.

Jürgen Rautert interview: full transcript

Heidelberg sales chief Jürgen Rautert talks to Darryl Danielli about the recent workforce cuts at the manufacturer, the economy and the rise of digital.

Printers cite positive influence of 'good' PM firms but warn price-based model will fail

Good print management companies have had a positive impact on the industry but those that chase price alone with no loyalty to their clients will fail in the current market, industry figures have...

Bobst relaunches operator training courses

Finishing equipment manufacturer Bobst Group has relaunched its user training courses to help ensure quality training for staff.

Books set for continued steady growth

The UK book market is expected to grow by between 1% and 3% year-on-year in the period 2009 to 2013, according to MBD Commercial Due Diligence.

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30-second debate Are phoenix administration deals rising from the ashes?

Pre-packs are causing tension in the print industry. New guidelines aimed at making the process more transparent have come into force, but many firms are still dubious. Are pre-pack firms just phoenix...

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