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Eclipse inherits GI PageWide high-speed inkjet

Eclipse 4DM has installed an HP PageWide T230 Web Press at its Kettering site, transferred from its sister operation GI Solutions.

Galloway promoted to Buxton CEO

Buxton Press managing director Kirk Galloway has been promoted to chief executive.

Vutek more than just a Fantasy for Northumberland printer

In a bid to boost capacity, digital and wide-format printer Fantasy Prints has invested around £315,000 in its first EFI Vutek machine.

CPI invests big for new binding line

CPI Antony Rowe, part of CPI Group, has invested around £1.5m in its second Kolbus KM 200 binding line.

Royal Mail workers set to strike

Workers at Royal Mail have voted for strike action as the dispute over its defined benefit pension scheme rumbles on.

'End of an era' as Immediate Media's Skelton retires

Immediate Media production director Mal Skelton has retired after 37 years in the publishing business.

Vivid launches two new products

Vivid Laminating Technologies is launching two new products: a modular feeder and a printable white foil.

EFI acquires Escada Systems

EFI has made further inroads into the corrugated packaging market by acquiring corrugated packaging software developer Escada Systems.

Profits slump at St Ives print ops

Bottom line losses at St Ives have ballooned to £44.1m, and the group has reported a collapse in the profitability of its up-for-sale printing operations.

GPS goes with Mimaki for first large-format install

GPS Colour Graphics has installed a Mimaki CJV150-160, the final part of a multimillion-pound re-equip that also included move to a new site last Christmas.

Duplo launches new collators

Duplo’s Direct Marketing division has launched two new collators, the Esper DM-230V Pro Collator and the DM Mini Collation System.

PCS appoints homegrown managing director

Plastic Card Services has appointed a new managing director as it embarks on its next growth stage on the eve of its 25th anniversary.

Fall in profits turns screw on Express buyout deal

Express Newspapers has posted falling sales and profits as speculation continues over its impending sale to Trinity Mirror.

Spectrum first in Wales for new Speedmaster

Litho and digital commercial printer Spectrum Printing has become the first Welsh company to invest in Heidelberg’s new B2 hybrid Speedmaster, the CX 75.

Gavin Martin Colournet takes top prize at Antalis Review

Luxury printer Gavin Martin Colournet celebrated its first win at the Antalis Review 2017 awards last week.