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Words and Spaces gets VAC-Turbo SPF from IFS
Commercial printer Words and Spaces has moved into long-run work after it purchased a VAC-Turbo SPF FC200A bookletmaker from Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS).

Eastern takes UK's first Jetrix flatbed from Atech
Eastern Exhibition & Display has extended its production capabilities with the UK's first Jetrix 2513 flatbed UV-cured printer.

BemroseBooth preparing to appoint administrators
BemroseBooth could be on the verge of administration after it filed a notice of intent to appoint an administrator at the High Court of Justice last week (16 June).

This England Publishing managing director to champion print in new role
This England Publishing, part of the DC Thomson group, has appointed Neil O'Brien as managing director.

SIP 16 consultation deadline looms
A government consultation into SIP 16 guidelines and the pre-pack process will come to a close next week (24 June).

Pixart makes triple Durst Rho buy to launch display service
Italian web-to-print specialist Pixart is to add display printing to its online service.

Technotrans enters into strategic pact with Shree Refrigerations
Shree Refrigerations, the Indian manufacturer of refrigeration systems has entered into a joint venture with Technotrans, the German manufacturer of dampening systems.

Fineline upgrades online ordering with RedTie Template
Fineline Print has launched its second generation e-commerce site following its recent investment in RedTie's web-to-print software, RedTie Template (RTT).

DXP switches to Presstek's Aurora open-format plate
DXP Print Solutions has switched to Presstek's chemistry-free Aurora Pro plates as a result of the manufacturer's decision not to tie the consumables to its own hardware.
FIPP signs strategic partnership deal with Air Business
The Federations of the Periodical Press (FIPP) has appointed Air Business as its new strategic partner to distribute its flagship title, Magazine World, to 90 countries.

Heidelberg proposes rights issue on back of full-year results
Heidelberg has proposed a rights issue to raise approximately 420m euro (349m) following the publication of mixed results for the financial year to 31 March 2010.

BA to replace internal newspaper with monthly magazine
British Airways is overhauling its internal communications, replacing its weekly BA News newspaper with a weekly digital newsletter and monthly magazine.

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Wolseley signs five-year comms deal with Communisis
Heating and plumbing supplier Wolseley UK has boosted its relationship with Communisis, signing a five-year deal to handle its communications.

Pregis gets FSC certification for Dutch-made Hexacomb boards
Pregis has received FSC certification for its Hexacomb rigid honeycomb board, which is produced at its Ermelo mill in the Netherlands.