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Laser Graphics diversifies with Versafire
Commercial printer Laser Graphics has invested in a Heidelberg Versafire CV, its first investment in a press from the German manufacturer.

Johnston completes £17m title sell-off
Johnston Press has completed the disposal of 13 of its print titles and associated websites to Cambridge-based Iliffe Media.

Simpson Group planning for the future
POS specialist Simpson Group is developing a three-year plan to introduce more automation and target new markets.

Cimpress mothballs start-up site plan
Excitement over a potential new Cimpress site in the midlands has proved short-lived – the firm has shelved its plans, for now at least.

Synk makes big changes with major investment
Design agency and printer Synk Creative has spent around £600,000 on a raft of new kit and a new premises.

Grafenia hits M&A trail with first signage acquisition
Grafenia has acquired Liverpool-based signage company ADD Signs, marking the start of a new acquisition strategy in the signage sector.

UCL boosts efficiency with PageWide install
University College London (UCL) has installed an HP PageWide XL 5000 to enable students to benefit from faster printing speeds for their large-format projects.

Telford Repro keeps it in the family with new director appointment
Owners of Shropshire-based digital printer Telford Repro have appointed their son as the firm’s operations director.

ADP expands capabilities with Ricoh buy
Advantage Digital Print (ADP) has invested in a Ricoh Pro C9110 digital printer to improve its quality and capabilities.

TCT hails impact of strategic employment programme
Thames Card Technology (TCT) has completed its senior management recruitment programme, which began with the appointment of its first chief executive in the early part of last year.

Cimpress hiring for new UK site
Cimpress appears to be in the process of setting up a new production facility in the UK, with recruitment for a number of roles underway.

Hubert Burda snaps up Radio Times publisher
Hubert Burda Media’s takeover of Radio Times publisher Immediate Media has been confirmed.

Lecta sale or flotation mooted
Lecta’s private equity owners intend to sell the papermaker, according to reports.

Brierley adds second Xerox machine to digital fleet
Commercial printer Brierley Printers has invested in a Xerox Versant 80 digital colour press in a bid to eventually double capacity.

Roland launches updated personalisation printer
Roland DG has launched the VersaUV LEF-200, a small-format flatbed printer meant primarily for customisation.