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Papierfabrik Scheufelen files for insolvency

Papierfabrik Scheufelen has become the second German paper mill to file for insolvency in the last week.

Quarry installs DesignJet to aid expansion

Quarry Printing and Design has installed an HP DesignJet T3500 to broaden its product offering, part of its long-term growth strategy.

Reflex expands further with Kingsway buy

Reflex Group has signalled its intentions of a busy M&A year ahead with the purchase of Grimsby-based Kingsway Printers.

Motion moves over to Epson

Leicester-based printer Motion has invested in an Epson SureColor SC-S80600 to boost its quality.

Taylor Bloxham bolsters digital capability with HP Indigo buy

Print and marketing communications company Taylor Bloxham has continued its £3m investment programme with the installation of an HP Indigo 7900.

Rocket takes back superwide control with Agfa install

Rocket Print & Promotions has installed a secondhand Agfa Anapurna M3200i RTR to bring its superwide work in-house.

JM Heaford investment to focus on people and skills

JM Heaford is kicking off 2018 with a focus on training and investment in people as its newest apprentices get to work.

Inprint Litho brings lamination in-house with Komfi install

Commercial printer Inprint Litho has installed a Komfi Amiga 52 thermal laminator to bring laminating in-house.

Westcolour half-million investment brings mailing in-house

Mailing broker Westcolour has bought its production in-house with the installation of two Sitma polywrapping lines purchased from Engelmann & Buckham.

Kolbus sells perfect binding business to Muller Martini

Kolbus has sold its perfect binding and book line business to Muller Martini.

Frip invests £300k in Esatec pick and place system

Frip Finishing has expanded its remit in the packaging sector with the installation of an Esatec Digistar 2 1100 pick-and-place, and window-patching machine.

Century Studios increases capacity with CMM Premier buy

Nottingham-based printer Century Studios has streamlined its throughput and expanded its capacity with the installation of a CCM Premier 92 guillotine.

Bell & Bain expands apprenticeship scheme with new recruits

Scottish book printer Bell & Bain has recruited two new apprentices and plans to take on four more in the next few weeks.

DCB Group excels in BPIF health and safety check

DCB Group has scored 94% in the BPIF’s Seal of Excellence for Health and Safety test following a reassessment of its premises.

Healeys boosts digital offering with new Polar cutter

Healeys Print Group’s digital offering continues to grow with the installation of a new Polar D66 Plus guillotine from Heidelberg.