25 May 2011 Aurelon Bought Out by GMG
GMG has bought the wide-format technology provider Aurelon, known for their PrintFactory and ProofMaster software solutions. With the purchase, GMG hopes to increase their presence in the growing large-format print production market.

24 May 2011 Periodicals on Decline in US Post
The USPS (United States Postal Service) reports that periodicals continue to decline as a percentage of direct mail within the US. Dr. Joe Webb discusses the implications for the future of the USPS.

25 Feb 2011 Raw Material Shortage Worsens for Printers
Availability of raw materials for manufacture of printing inks, notably titanium dioxide, has been problematic through 2010 and is predicted to worsen in 2011. Other materials affected include cotton, which has become scarce due to flooding in East Asia. "The global availability of raw materials for printing inks continues to be of major concern to our member companies and procurement has become a daily nightmare," commented Tony Mash, CEO of the British Coatings Federation.