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Unlocking automation could be the key to your success

Few would dispute that automation can unlock success for any print business battling falling prices, shrinking margins, shorter turnarounds and the need to embrace e-commerce. However, the challenge...

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New owners at Rosehill Press

Rosehill Press has secured fresh investment from new owners and will now become part of a Hertfordshire based creative agency.

Sun Chemical owner to buy BASF pigments business

DIC Corporation is to acquire BASF’s global pigments business and integrate it into subsidiary Sun Chemical in a deal worth €1.15bn (£1.04bn).

SwissQprint to go direct in the UK

SwissQprint has ended its exclusive UK reseller partnership with Spandex and moving to direct sales and support in the UK.

Pepper in £1.6m kit spend

Pepper Communications has invested £1.6m in litho and digital technology to enhance its press efficiency and automation.

Birtwells updates collation with Horizon buy

Birtwells has taken three Horizon VAC-600H collators in order to improve the efficiency of its carbonless books and pads output.

RRD bosses instigate poison pill

RR Donnelley has instigated a Rights Plan – or so-called poison pill – aimed at preventing anyone acquiring “undue influence or control” of the company without board approval.

Ex-Opus boss steps in at Bakergoodchild

Paul Brough has returned to a high-profile position in the print industry as he steps into the role of managing director at Bakergoodchild.

Onyx software approved for use on HP Stitch S series

Onyx Graphics’ software suite has been approved for use on the Stitch S series, the new line of wide-format textiles printers from HP.

Discount Displays speeds up with new Latex

Discount Displays has brought in an HP Latex R2000 Plus to do the work of two machines as it looks to speed up its display graphics capabilities.