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Assets of publishing firms that hit printers bought out of liquidation
The assets of Black Dog Publishing and sister company Artifice Books, which went into liquidation last month owing printers thousands of pounds, have been bought by St James’s House Media Group.??
Tighter immigration controls could hit print
Industries like print will suffer if Theresa May implements harsh immigration controls after Brexit, according to the director general of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).
Walker promoted at PCP
Magazine and catalogue specialist Precision Colour Printing has promoted Adam Walker to its main board.
SML Corby triples capacity with Horizon install
SML Corby has boosted its capacity after installing parent SML Group’s 15th Horizon RD-4055 worldwide.
Flexpress goes big with HP Indigo 12000 install
Flexpress has installed an HP Indigo 12000 B2 digital press in a bid to win digital B2 work and support growth at its trade operation, Flexpress Trade.
Simpson Group acquired in MBO
POS specialist Simpson Group has been acquired in a management buyout, with the family founders handing over the reins of the £11m-turnover business.
New finance director steps in as MD departs at Bakergoodchild
Lorraine Burnell has stepped down as managing director of Bakergoodchild, with Frank Barr stepping in as finance director to fill a portion of her role.
Tech-ni-Fold targets digital market with Advance
Tech-ni-Fold will take visitors on a trip down memory lane – and into the future – at PrintWeekLive! next month, where founder Graham Harris will also be signing copies of his new book in aid of...
Roland launches online academy
Roland DG is running webinars to brief people in and outside of the print industry to learn more about the latest developments in printing technology.
Encore snaps up stricken GNE
Encore Envelopes could become the biggest envelope business in the country after acquiring the business and assets of failed rival Great Northern Envelopes (GNE).
Xerox investor files lawsuit in attempt to stymie deal
Fujifilm's proposed takeover of Xerox has taken yet another twist, with activist investor Darwin Deason filing a lawsuit in an attempt to block the deal, while Xerox countered by describing the legal...
Perfect Colours and Epson team up at PrintWeekLive!
Wide-format kit reseller Perfect Colours will make its PrintWeekLive! debut in partnership with Epson next month, showing off a selection of the manufacturer’s wide-format printers.
Icahn and Deason reject Xerox takeover terms
Major Xerox shareholders Carl Icahn and Darwin Deason have denounced Fujifilm's proposed acquisition of Xerox, claiming the deal "undervalues Xerox and disproportionately favours Fuji" – while both...
New Versafire makes a royal pair for A3
A3 Design and Print has boosted its capability to accommodate short-run high-end jobs at "near-litho quality" with the addition of a second Heidelberg Versafire CP.
Kingswood iOptus signs for UK's second DuSense
Kingswood iOptus signed for the UK’s second Duplo DuSense spot UV sensory coater at Duplo’s London Calling event last week.