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Clays makes first investment under new owner
Clays has expanded its print facilities for the first time since it was bought earlier this year with the investment in an HP PageWide T490HD web press that is set to begin production in mid November.

Hybrid Software launches variable data option
Hybrid Software has released a variable data printing (VDP) option for its Packz PDF editor and Cloudflow workflow suite that it is targeting at the labels and packaging markets.

New £50 notes to be printed on plastic
The Bank of England has confirmed it plans to issue a new £50 note printed on polymer.

Aspen boosts services in triple kit buy
Aspen has replaced four printers with a Canon Océ Colorado 1640 as part of a broader investment aimed at reducing its environmental impact and boosting its short-run capabilities.

MagnaColours acquires LJ Specialities
Inks supplier MagnaColours has acquired the goodwill and inventory of pigments, dyestuffs and speciality chemicals supplier LJ Specialities.

Landa ships first perfecting press
Landa Digital Printing has shipped its first S10P B1 inkjet perfecting press.

Williams Lea Tag boosts omni-channel proposition with THP buy
Williams Lea Tag (WLT) has acquired on-demand digital content and social media agency THP.

Zenith to install UV/conventional hybrid Speedmaster
Zenith Print Group is to install a Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106-5+LX3 that will run an unconventional hybrid of UV and conventional inks.

New CFO appointed at Adare SEC
Adare SEC has appointed a former Xaar and Rexam Printing director as its new CFO.

Moonpig to open tech base in Manchester
Moonpig will open a new technology hub in Manchester next month in order to “drive innovation in personalisation technology”.