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Dataprint counters litho fight back with Linoprint buy
Alton-based Dataprint has opted for a Linoprint CV to try and counter what it sees as the fight back by litho.

Spectrum Printing purchases new Duetto Booklet System
Cardiff-based lithographic printer Spectrum Printing has invested in a new 600i Duetto Booklet System, to assist with new all-Wales printing service work for local councils.

News UK promotes coldset capabilities
News UK commercial wing Newssolutions is targeting its enhanced coldset offering at publishers looking for alternative production options due to events at Polestar.

Fujifilm to launch Acuity LED 3200R
Fujifilm is due to launch its new 3.2m-wide Acuity LED 3200R inkjet printer at the end of this month.

Projects and Print expands with new DYSS X7
Wide-format printer Projects & Print has installed a new DYSS X7 Digital Cutter from AG/CAD to enhance growth for its business divisions.

Elephant Print & Display purchases HP Indigo 5000
Sussex-based digital printer Elephant Print & Display has recently pressed forward with production and investment plans with the purchase of an HP Indigo 5000 digital press.

Wood Richardson prints innovative new climbing height chart
York-based digital and offset printer Wood Richardson has printed a new height chart for climbers.

Print On Solutions phoenixes
Print On Solutions has phoenixed into Wepos, trading as Print On, leaving creditors owed £1.4m.

ProCo purchases full stake in Concept
Marketing services printer ProCo has acquired Stansted-based Concept Communications Group outright for an undisclosed fee.

Originzone opts for 'litho-like' C10000VP
Wide-format and commercial printer, website and marketing firm Originzone has invested in a Canon imagePress C10000VP to improve its short-run digital output for demanding clients.

Elle Media Group installs new Polar guillotine
Commercial printer Elle Media Group has taken delivery of a new Polar N 137 Pro guillotine to replace two older Polar guillotines.

Finishing Touch increases production with double press buy
Digital and wide-format printer and finisher Finishing Touch has boosted production with the purchase of two new Konica Minolta digital presses.

Bids in for Polestar operations
The future ownership of Polestar’s factories and assets remains up in the air as administrators at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) assess a number of bids for the business.

Hohner upgrades saddle-stitcher
German post-press supplier and manufacturer Hohner has announced that it has produced an upgrade and replacement to the HSB 8.000 saddle-stitcher.

Etrinsic founder Davies dies
Much-loved print company director and father of two Colin Davies has passed away aged 75.