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Three directors at Lincoln-based printer Elpeeko have ensured the continued operation of the 112-year-old firm by taking over the business through an MBO.

Wheatons Exeter, the former Polestar book printing operation, officially closed its doors last Friday (2 June), leading to 35 further redundancies.

Northend Creative Print Solutions has invested just shy of £1m on a five-colour RMGT (Ryobi) 925 LED-UV press along with various add-ons.

Ascential has sold its last remaining UK ‘heritage’ magazine titles to Metropolis International in a £23.5m deal.

The new 1,800sqm state-of-the-art National Transport Design Centre (NDTC) has opened its doors at Coventry University’s technology park boasting a raft of the latest Roland equipment.

Awesome Merchandise has invested around £165,000 to bolster its screen printing and digital printing facilities.

US fine paper specialist Mohawk has launched Strathmore Impress, a “super-premium” uncoated paper made from 100% cotton fibre that can be used for digital, letterpress, engraving and foiling.

Blake Envelopes has opened the third of four planned hubs of excellence in strategic locations across the UK.

Delga Group has invested heavily in two new HP Indigo 7900s and four new Duplo 600i Booklet Systems.

Springfield Solutions has invested £1.3m to expand its premises after reaching full capacity.

Carton printer Beatus Cartons has kicked off a £4m year-long investment plan with the purchase of a seven-colour KBA Rapida 106.

Sign printer Kaydor Signs has installed a 1.6m-wide Roland VersaExpress RF-640, which its managing director said has led to a huge improvement in turnaround times.

Effective today (30 May) UK paper merchants have increased the prices of uncoated paper by between 5% and 7%.

Belgian papermaker Idempapers is likely to shut down after attempts to find a buyer for the business failed.

Pensord is expanding significantly with the acquisition of fellow Welsh print firm Cambrian Printers.