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Roland DG launches entry-level VersaArt RE-640
Roland DG has launched the VersaArt RE-640, a new 64" (1656mm) wide format printer designed for companies making an entry into sign and display production.

Adare reveals second debt-for-equity swap in 2011 accounts
Adare has been forced into a second debt-for-equity swap, according to its latest accounts, which revealed that the group had net liabilities of 5.9m for the year ended 31 October 2011.

Pageflex axes 26% of global workforce
Malborough Software Development Holdings, parent company of Bitstream subsidiary Pageflex, has announced a global restructure in a bid to save $2.6m (1.6m) a year.

Watkiss Automation takes on MOHR guillotine distribution
Finishing equipment manufacturer and supplier Watkiss Automation has secured the UK distribution of the MOHR range of guillotines.

Craig and Parsons to install fourth Edale press
Label printer Craig and Parsons has invested in its fourth Beta 330 flexopress from UK manufacturer Edale.

Heidelberg rallies apprentices ahead of UK Skills Show
Heidelberg is urging printers to showcase their most talented apprentices and ensure UK has representation at forthcoming WorldSkills competitions.

EFI secures 500th GS Vutek wide-format installation
EFI has secured the 500th installation of its GS series of Vutek wide-format printers after Gigantic Color of Dallas invested in a GS5000r roll-to-roll UV machine.

Alderson Print Group to place ABP Web into administration
Alderson Print Group has said that 90 staff are set to lose their jobs after its board concluded it would place its web production facility ABP Web into administration.

Paperlinx blames European closures for A$266m statutory loss
The loss posted in the paper merchant's 2011/2012 financial report was almost double the anticipated amount of A$171m predicted by the Paperlinx board prior to the publication of its annual review in...

Roland DG puts wide-format applications on show at UK Creative Centre
Roland DG is putting wide-format applications in the spotlight after opening the doors of its Creative Centre in Clevedon.