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Roland DG launches Texart RT-640 dye-sublimation printer

Roland DG has launched the Texart RT-640, a 1.6m-wide dye-sublimation transfer printer available in dual CMYK or eight-colour configurations.

Stephens & George prepares for arrival of second XL 106-8-P

Stephens & George (S&G) is gearing up for the arrival of its second Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106-8-P, which will replace one of its existing 10-colour perfectors when it is installed in January 2015.

The Palo Alto, California-headquartered firm employed around 58,000 worldwide as of 2024

UPDATE: HP confirms plan to hive off Personal Systems and Printing businesses into new company

HP has confirmed that it plans to separate into two publicly traded companies by the end of the next financial year (fiscal 2015).

Cable announces 40% pay rise for apprentices

Vince Cable has announced plans to raise the national minimum wage for apprentices from £2.73 to £3.79 per hour ahead of his speech this afternoon at the Liberal Democrat's annual party conference in...

Welsh printer PCP buys Chas Hunt for an undisclosed sum

Commercial printer PCP (Pugh's Colourprint) has bought Cardiff-based firm Chas Hunt in an acquisition that was completed last Wednesday (1 October).

Leeds Die Cutting expands services with double Horizon buy

Trade finisher Leeds Die Cutting has expanded its capabilities by investing in a Horizon SPF/FC-200A bookletmaker and a Horizon BQ270V single-clamp perfect binder.

David Blunkett booked for Printing Charity Annual Luncheon

Former home secretary David Blunkett will be the guest speaker at The Printing Charity’s 187th Annual Luncheon.

Buxton rounds off £15m spend with fourth long perfector

Buxton Press has rounded off its two-year, £15m re-equip with orders for its fourth Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106 and complementary post-press and pre-press kit, which combined could boost capacity at...

DCL Print hires new managing director for Wotton-under-Edge site

Trade printer DCL Print has appointed Ben Turner as managing director of its site in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire.

Connect Packaging makes digital foray following sale to CBS

Connect Packaging has installed its first digital press as part of a £750,000 investment backed by its new parent CBS Packaging, which acquired the Essex-based converter in December 2013.