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Delta Group installs Col-Tec Smart Collator
London-based Delta Group has invested in a new large-format collating machine, a Smart Collator from Col-Tec. The machine was installed earlier this week.

Pagefast installs Horizon SPF/FC-200L bookletmaker
Commercial printer Pagefast Print & Publishing has bought a Horizon SPF/FC-200L bookletmaker to futureproof its business.

Precision Printing boosts packaging automation with CMC install
Precision Printing has given a huge boost to automation of packaging for photobooks after installing a CMC CartonWrap 500 box-on-demand system.

Sun injects extra cash into Polestar
Polestar owner Sun Capital Partners has put a further £10m into the group by way of new equity.

DMA Print phoenixes into Thames Print
DMA Print has been bought out of administration by its parent company in a phoenix deal completed yesterday.

Pre-pack assessment system launched
The BPIF will sit alongside 11 other trade and professional bodies overseeing a new voluntary pre-pack assessment system, the Pre Pack Pool.

Abbey Labels boosts flexibility with Xeikon investment
A surge in demand for digital print has prompted Abbey Labels to expand its production services and ease pressure on capacity with its latest kit purchase.

Kiian Digital set to launch new industrial ink
Kiian Digital will launch a new industrial ink series designed for Panasonic printheads later this week.

Metallic Elephant expands after big brands turn on to letterpress
Metallic Elephant is adding an extra 180sqm to its Colchester, Essex production facilities after seeing increasing success with big brands including Paperchase, Cambridge Satchel Company and Radley.

Paperlinx creditors await news on pay-out
Unsecured creditors of Paperlinx UK still do not know if they will receive a meaningful pay-out or not, six months on from the administration of its operations.

Whistl completes MBO and appoints new senior independent director
Whistl has completed a management buyout (MBO) and appointed James Greenbury as a senior independent director.

1st Byte calls in administrators
London-based digital specialist 1st Byte has been placed in administration, with fellow central London firm Rapidity buying some of its assets and its standalone business card operation.

Signbox boosts capacity with Durst Rho P10 160 buy
Client demand for fast turnarounds without compromising quality has prompted Signbox to beef up its in-house production facilities with a six-figure investment.

Rebrand for Imprima Financial Print
Imprima Financial Print has been rebranded as Black&Callow.

BCQ invests £750,000 in equipment overhaul
BCQ Group is investing around £750,000 in a new die-cutter, a stitching machine and a new management information system (MIS).