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Hybrid Software parent proposes Global Graphics buy
Congra Software, the Luxembourg-based holdings company behind Hybrid Software, is set to acquire Global Graphics in a proposed €50.3m (£44m) deal to be approved by shareholders.

Summa adds laser-cutting to portfolio
Summa has acquired Nottingham laser-cutting systems specialist CadCam Technology (CCT) for an undisclosed sum.

Johnston Press puts itself up for sale
Johnston Press has hoisted a ‘for sale’ over the business as it continues the strategic review it started last year.

Zanders sale to complete in November
The administrator at German papermaker Zanders believes the sale of the business will be finalised next month.

Troika targets growth with new owner
Troika Systems has sights on the next stage of its growth following the sale of a majority stake to investment firm Fresh Equity.

New EFI hybrid gets the VIP treatment
EFI has handed “a more thorough launch” to its new Vutek h high-volume roll-to-roll/flatbed hybrid platform at a VIP event in Belgium.

Hobs Repro Abingdon enhances finishing with new Fastbind
Hobs Repro’s Abingdon base has invested in a Fastbind Pureva XT binder from Ashgate Automation to add a PUR option to its offering.

NBC broadens pick-and-place offering with H+H spend
NBC Print Finishing has invested in a Herzog + Heymann (H+H) 392 transport system as a key component of its revamped pick-and-place service.

Subscription models could present print opportunity
Subscription-based business models could offer an opportunity for printers, according to the DMA.

Kin + Carta restructures core business
The former St Ives group has written off nearly £19m related to the disposals of its printing businesses, a figure that was dwarfed by a further £49.6m of write-downs and acquisition costs related to...