Business
RR Donnelley to buy Consolidated Graphics
RR Donnelley (RRD) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Consolidated Graphics (CGX) in a $620m cash plus shares deal.
Alpha Colour revs up all-round performance with new Speedmaster
A drive to improve print volumes, response times and environmental sustainability has prompted Alpha Colour to buy a new four-colour Heidelberg press.
De La Rue issues profit warning on back of banknote pricing pressure
De La Rue has warned investors that its full-year operating profit for 2013/14 will come in below target as a result of pricing pressures affecting its Currency division.
Surging cutter demand drives growth at B&W
A spike in demand for automated flatbed cutters has prompted manufacturer Blackman and White to expand its technical sales department.
Shuttleworth upgrade at Multisets streamlines work
Multisets Print Solutions has booted up the latest upgrade of its Shuttleworth MIS software to streamline production and save time.
Konica Minolta launches practical workshops without the sales pitch
Konica Minolta is to host a series of workshops to help printers grow their business without the pressure of having to buy expensive equipment.
Kodak opens new European HQ
Kodak has officially opened its new combined European headquarters, inkjet demo facility and EAMER technology centre in Eysins, Switzerland.
Ipex 2014 Master Classes aim to help printers become more profitable
Ipex 2014 has outlined details of its Master Classes seminar programme for SME printers.
Charles Gee Group appoints administrators
Geoff Rowley, Phil Armstrong and Andrew Sheridan, partners at FRP Advisory, have been appointed joint administrators to the Charles Gee Group of Companies and several of its trading subsidiaries.
Government funds 500k 3D printing programme for schools
Education secretary Michael Gove has announced a 500,000 extension to last year's Department for Education 3D printing trial, which gave 21 secondaries access to the technology.