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EFI eyes next stage of evolution after $1.7bn sale
EFI is poised to be acquired by a US private equity firm in a deal that values the wide-format kit manufacturer and productivity software developer at $1.7bn.

Coding buy for Koenig & Bauer
Koenig & Bauer has expanded its coding and marking offering with the acquisition of Sweden’s All-Print Group.

Sheffield merger brings My Print Partners into Northend
Northend Creative Print Solutions (CPS) and My Print Partners (MPP) have merged into an entity simply called Northend to create a “full-service print house” for the Sheffield area.

Overmatter: Print & passion
In these uncertain times perhaps the soothing act of reading a good book can provide balm for stressed-out souls. And what could be better than a fascinating book about a printing heyday of the past...

Killer app: Amberley reproduces the spirit of Vettriano for gin
Scottish painter Jack Vettriano seems to harken back to another time with his evocative oeuvre: sharply-dressed men flirt with ladies in red amid the smoky allure of dive bars and dance halls. His...

Taylor Brothers marks continued success following MBO
Taylor Brothers is hailing the renewal of a print contract with its local council as a mark of its continued success following a management buyout (MBO) and relocation last year.

Circle Media places Roto Smeets in administration
Struggling European print group Circle Media Group has filed for administration for Roto Smeets, the Dutch holding company of Roto Smeets Deventer, Roto Smeets Weert and Senefelder Misset in...

Loop set to appoint administrators
Loop Print has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators and its current trading status is unclear.

Bertelsmann to close Nuremberg site in BPG realignment
Bertelsmann plans to close its Nuremberg printing site by April 30 2021 in order to reduce the “massive overcapacity” in gravure printing.

Paton Brown pre-packs as CVA fails
Paton Brown has gone into administration as it was unable to continue fulfilling an ongoing company voluntary arrangement (CVA) without entering insolvency.

Grafenia secures first US Nettl partner
Grafenia has signed up its first Nettl of America franchisee after a launch event held in Florida last month.

Sequana refutes illicit funds movements
Sequana has denied allegations made by lawyers representing employees at Arjowiggins’ Papiers Couchés and Le Bourray operations that accused the group of moving around €20m (£17.3m) illicitly.

'Brextension' breathing space: industry reacts
Printing industry business leaders have reacted with relief after the threat of a no deal Brexit taking place tomorrow was averted, but remain despairing that uncertainty is set to continue with...

Security Print Solutions acquired by Authentix
Security Print Solutions (SPS) has been acquired by global authentication giant Authentix.

Printed Easy invests in Stahlfolder
Printed Easy has taken on a new Stahlfolder Ti 52 from Heidelberg to upgrade its extensive finishing capabilities.