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Standard Group acquires DBO
The consolidation of the US-based printing industry continued its relentless pace this week as Reading, PA-based Standard Group announced it is acquiring Donald Blyler Offset (DBO) of nearby Lebanon,...

Killer app: Print preserves quiet scene
Wide-format printer BAF Graphics has worked with sound-absorbing ceiling and wall panel manufacturer Ecophon to produce the interior design and print for the Woodland Trust's HQ in Grantham,...

Former Cromwell boss fraud charges discharged, but prosecution may reinstate
The court case of former Cromwell Press director Andrew Hemmings has been discharged, as the prosecution mulls its options.

H.B Fuller launches super-strength adhesive for holiday books
Adhesive manufacturer H.B Fuller has launched Lunatack HL 3426, a bookbinding adhesive, to the UK and European market.
Bordeaux hails successful Fespa
Bordeaux Digital PrintInk has said Fespa Digital 2011 proved one of its most successful shows.

Ricoh unveils Pro C751 light production machine at Graphitec
Ricoh unveiled its new Pro C751 light production machine at the Graphitec show in Paris yesterday, with the range receiving an enthusiastic response from potential customers.

Andrews Finishing closes doors due to declining web offset sector
Slough-based finisher Andrews Finishing is set to go into liquidation, after closing its doors this week.

FSB calls for extension to NICs holiday
SMEs are being held back from employing new staff by National Insurance Contributions (NICs), according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
Henningham Family Press work selected for Royal Academy exhibition
East London screen printer and book publisher Henningham Family Press (HFP) has had two of its screen print works selected for the prestigious Royal Academy Summer Exhibition.
Publishers express concern over the newsprint prices
Newspaper publishers might face tough times as the newsprint prices are expected to touch $800 per ton in the coming months.

Heidelberg hosts meet on press maintenance
Heidelberg India recently conducted a workshop on press maintenance and productivity enhancement for a select gathering in Delhi.

JMD ups its plate power after Viostar FA8 installation
JMD Colour Scan has raised the bar of its service portfolio after it commissioned a new violet CTP VioStar FA8 from TechNova, last October.

Shuban Prints conducts Komori open house to announce its packaging venture
Shuban Prints has commissioned its first brand-new Komori Lithrone S429, a four-colour press enabled with Komori Hyper System - Advanced Interface (KHS-AI).

Northern and Shell refutes rumoured offloading of print division
Richard Desmond's Northern and Shell Group has again dismissed claims that it is seeking to offload its print division.