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Jadan Press boosts service offering with Horizon investment
Commercial printer Jadan Press has expanded its in-house services with the addition of a bookletmaker and folder that have had an immediate impact.

Blackmore bolsters finishing capabilities with Muller Martini install
A near-doubling of customer numbers triggered by investing in the UK's first KBA B1 LED UV press has prompted Blackmore to buy a second saddle-stitching line.

Bidco prepares to take Tangent private
Tangent is set to be de-listed from AIM next month.

Donnelley names new leaders
RR Donnelley has put in place the leadership teams for the three new businesses that will be created when the business is broken up later this year.

Northern Print upgrades bindery with Polar install
Northern Print has replaced an ageing Wohlenberg guillotine with a Polar N115 from Heidelberg.

Johnston Press confirms 'i' acquisition approval alongside 2015 accounts
Johnston Press has confirmed shareholder approval of the acquisition of the i newspaper as it revealed income and operating profit dropped in 2015 but pre-tax profits rose after it cut net debt and...

Polestar pre-pack confirmed
Proventus Capital Partners has acquired Polestar in a pre-pack administration deal.

Polestar "in advanced talks" on pre-pack
Polestar could pre-pack again according to a Sky News report.

Aylesford Newsprint workers awarded £750,000; CHP plant up for sale
Nearly 100 staff who worked at Aylesford Newsprint in Kent have been awarded around £750,000 after being dismissed without consultation with their union.

Encore increases efficiency with £250k Bobst investment
Encore Packaging Solutions has spent £250,000 to give itself a big production boost with new kit from Bobst.

Artworks Solutions boosts efficiency and quality with Agfa investment
Artworks Solutions has invested in an Agfa Jeti Mira wide-format printer in a bid to increase its print quality and efficiency.

PPB launches new industrial plastics range
A new range of industrial plastics, one of which is 150 times stronger than glass, according to the manufacturer, is being targeted at signage, display, POS, vending machine fronts and vacuum-formed...

Overmatter: mud runners
What do you get when you mix Antalis pink with brown? Lots of brown. Mud, in fact.

Killer app: Title and Curtis engage sex appeal for a slicker Yes
Curtis Packaging and creative design agency Title have come together to sex up the packaging of the Yes organic personal lubricant range to help it to appeal more to the pleasure and general consumer...

SMP Group invests in second Diecut Goldline
London-based POS specialist SMP Group has invested in a second Diecut Goldline manual die-cutter to further increase its safety and productivity.