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'Serious group' interested in Highcon, new deadline set
The sale process at Highcon Systems has now been extended by several weeks.
Colourbridge enhances efficiency with new Duplo multi-finisher
Colourbridge South West has taken on a new Duplo DC-618 slitter, cutter, creaser with the DC-F100 integrated folder to boost its efficiency and take advantage of its automation features.
Crane NXT completes £300m DLR Authentication buy
De La Rue’s Authentication Solutions business is officially under new ownership after Crane NXT completed the £300m acquisition.
Developing stories dominate April most-read
It’s a mixed bag of headlines in our listicle of the most-read stories of April, with the wait for majority shareholder acceptance of the Royal Mail takeover deal and the ongoing saga at Reflections...
Shareholders green light Royal Mail takeover
The takeover deal for Royal Mail parent International Distribution Services has been declared unconditional, with more than 80% of shareholders accepting the offer and the postal operator set to...
House of Commons contingency printing tender live
The House of Commons is seeking a supplier to provide contingency printing services on behalf of the House of Commons Vote Office.
IG Design Group could exit US amid tariff woes
The adverse impact of President Trump’s trade tariffs means IG Design Group is now considering offloading its loss making US division altogether.
GH Display brings dye-sub in-house with UK-first Mimaki install
Custom exhibition stand firm GH Display has brought dye-sub print in-house for the first time with the installation of the UK’s first non-showroom Mimaki TS330-3200DS hybrid dye-sub printer.
Sanderson's Future Factory focus is 'digital-first'
Sanderson Design Group is moving to a “digital-first” printing strategy as part of its Future Factory plan to transform its manufacturing operations.
Data Mail Solutions installs second Canon inkjet
Data Mail Solutions (DMS) has enhanced its firepower by installing a second Colorstream 6000 continuous-feed inkjet press from Canon.
UK loses indexing capability after Monarch owners retire
UK printers and print buyers seeking trade indexing services will now need to look further afield across the Channel, after Monarch Indexing's specialist kit was snapped up by a French firm.
For sale sign hoisted over Shetland Times
The future for the UK’s most northerly newspaper is uncertain, after its owners decided to put the business up for sale.
Blackwell Print’s former publishing arm puts out first issue since rescue
The former publishing arm of Blackwell Print has printed its first issue of LiveLocal magazine since being bought out by Blackwell’s publishing manager and an independent designer in the firm’s...
Fespa countdown to busy Berlin event
With less than a fortnight to go before Fespa Global Print Expo opens its door, organisers are anticipating a buoyant event with more than 100 new product launches expected.
Highcon sale process extended
The deadline for offers for Highcon Systems has been extended.