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Heidelberg takes on new apprentices

Heidelberg UK has continued its commitment to apprenticeships by taking on three new apprentices over the past two months.

Positive Images UK achieves ISO 27001 and overhauls data processing

Positive Images UK hopes to win new work after achieving ISO 27001:2013 data security accreditation and investing in a Cygnus data cleansing and processing suite.

Amazon US launches photobook service

Amazon has launched a new photobook printing service in the US.

Leach secures largest ever contract in 125th year

Large-format graphics specialist Leach has secured its most lucrative contract to date – a £2.5m assignment for a major heritage project – in the year it celebrates its 125th anniversary.

Canon reaches inkjet installation milestone

Canon has now installed more than 1,000 continuous-feed inkjet printers worldwide since it began manufacturing and supplying the technology in 2008.

Informa buy means new role for Martell

Former St Ives boss Patrick Martell is heading to the States after a massive acquisition by his current employer.

The Print Co doubles capacity with Speedmaster XL 75-4 buy

The Print Co has invested £850,000 in its second Heidelberg Speedmaster - a four-colour XL 75 – to boost its flexibility, quality and competitiveness as demand for its services continues to increase.

Medica Packaging completes extensive prepress overhaul

Pharmaceutical and healthcare packaging specialist Medica Packaging has invested heavily in its pre press department with a major upgrade to its equipment.

Duo launch online marketplace to level playing field

A new online marketplace has launched, with the aim of enabling printers of all sizes to compete on a level online playing field not dictated by marketing spend or SEO.

Enviro Wipes acquired by Finnish textile giant

Print cleaning products supplier Enviro Wipes has been acquired by global workwear provider Lindström, for a seven-figure sum.

Infigo Software moves into digital marketing with local acquisition

UK-based web-to-print software developer Infigo Software has acquired digital marketing firm Netkandi for a six-figure sum.

Healeys begins spending spree

Healeys Print Group has boosted its finishing department as part of a wider investment programme to help support growth.

Folio upgrades cutting after boosting product range

Fine art book printer Folio Albums has installed a CCM Premier 780 guillotine from supplier Terry Cooper Services (TCS).

CPI puts customer platform on the cloud

CPI Group aims to enhance its pan-European offering to customers after signing up for Interoute’s cloud service.

Menzies staff set for first ever strike

Employees at newspaper and magazine distributors, Menzies Distribution, are preparing for two one-day strikes in a protracted dispute over wages and bank holiday pay.