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HP launches SmartStream for designers
HP has launched a slimmed-down version of its SmartStream software suite specifically for designers.

Luescher-Tschudi upgrades flag printer
Luescher-Tschudi has released an update for the software that drives its Raptor 320 textile printer that enables it to handle heavier substrates.

PressOn goes supersonic with Bloodhound commission
PressOn has continued its partnership with the team behind an attempt to break the land speed record by applying a vehicle wrap on the Bloodhound SSC supersonic car.

Rebel shareholder demands installation of Salmond as Johnston chairman
The war of words between Johnston Press and one of its major shareholders has escalated after Johnston received a formal demand that former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond is installed as...

Struggles for Johnston Press continue as Salmond seeks chairman job
Johnston Press has reported continued struggles with classified advertising and has also seen former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond launch a bid to become chairman.

Output increases fail to lift industry optimism
Increasing output levels are not enough to boost confidence in the printing industry, according to the BPIF’s Printing Outlook survey for Q3 2017.

Universal Graphix takes UK's first Yotta
Large-format printer Universal Graphix has become the first UK company to install a Yotta YD-F3216R5 LED flatbed, its first foray into flatbed printing.

Grafenia relocates large-format ops
Grafenia has relocated its large-format operation from its Manchester litho hub to the Manchester sign hub it acquired earlier this year.

Tributes paid to Craig Hallam
Industry friends and colleagues are mourning H2 Group managing director Craig Hallam, who has died suddenly aged just 46.

SG World brings commercial print in-house with acquisition
Visitor management and health & safety solutions specialist SG World has gained a commercial print foothold in the UK with the acquisition of Crewe-based The Printing House (TPH).

Industry reacts as interest rates rise
The print industry has logged mixed reaction after interest rates rose for the first time in a decade.

Abbey in European MPS first
Abbey Labels has taken an eight-colour MPS EF-340 flexo press with GEW ArcLED UV system as part of a year-long investment programme.

Decentralisation results in Vistaprint restructure
Cimpress has announced a major restructure at its flagship Vistaprint operation alongside its Q1 results.

Cepac relocates Woodhill ops to Rawcliffe site
Cepac has relocated its subsidiary Woodhill Printers to its newly expanded Rawcliffe Bridge site.

Sherwin ups wide-format game
Print and design company Sherwin Rivers has increased its wide-format capabilities with the installation of a variety of wide-format finishing kit.