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Bell & Bain takes delivery of Jet Press 540W

Bell & Bain's Fujifilm Jet Press 540W - the first in the world - has arrived on-site.

BoE launches polymer banknote consultation

The Bank of England (BoE) has launched a two-month public consultation on plans to switch its banknotes to polymer from 2016 at the earliest.

Accounting burdens cut for UK micros

UK micro-businesses will no longer have to undertake the same depth of accounts reporting as other businesses after new measures gained approval.

Epson enters direct-to-garment market

Epson has announced the launch of the SureColor SC-F2000, its first direct-to-garment t-shirt printer.

Guardian Print Centres in consultation

Guardian News and Media (GNM) is in consultation with staff at its two print facilities after the company announced a proposed restructure.

Two Sides responds to call for government to go paperless

Industry lobbying group Two Sides has published a response to a Policy Exchange report recommending the government 'eliminate paper and digitise its activities'.

GFSmith in bridge-to-bridge charity cycle ride

A team from GFSmith has cycled 220 miles from London to Hull in aid of a local hospice.

Drupa launches global trend surveys

Messe Dusseldorf has commissioned a series of global trend reports to be published in the run up to Drupa 2016.

Swallowtail fined after worker injury

Norfolk-based Swallowtail Print has been fined after a member of staff almost severed his index finger in an unguarded machine.

Rapidity promotes creative print options

Rapidity is showcasing the creative possibilities of its new HP Indigo digital presses with a new superhero-themed promo book.

Men's Health launches luxury print supplement

Men's Health magazine is launching an annual high-end supplement in partnership with Harrods.

Communisis buys content marketing specialist

Communisis has increased the size of its design division by around 15% with the 7m acquisition of Editions Publishing.