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Konica Minolta targets new bizhub duo at high-end office market

Konica Minolta Business Solutions has given a UK launch to its two latest high-volume mono multifunctional printers - the bizhub 601 and the bizhub 751.

Greeting card group boosts firepower with Xerox 700 buy

Noel Tatt Group has increased it capacity in the run up to Christmas by opting for a Xerox 700 to improve productivity in its greetings cards operation.

Inkjet technology used to produce custom-made bones

Researchers in Japan are running a clinical trial that uses 3D inkjet technology to produce custom-made bones.

Paton Brown spends 1.5m on kit in 'best-ever year'

Mailing House Paton Brown has bought two secondhand Buhrs BB300 machines as part of a 1.5m investment.

GAE triumphs at BAPC conference

Finishing equipment specialist GAE has been named supplier of the year at the BAPC annual conference.

PBS agrees distribution deal with Smyth

Perfect Bindery Solutions (PBS) has been appointed UK and Ireland distributor for equipment from finishing manufacturer Smyth.

'World's smallest' liquid UV coater unveiled

Encore Machinery has launched what it claims is the world's smallest liquid UV coating machine, the VersaCoater DocuMate.

Brightsource staff plant 60,000 poppies at war memorial

Staff at print-management company Brightsource have joined the Royal British Legion in planting more than 60,000 cardboard poppies at a memorial in Belgium to commemorate the end of the First World...

Online print price comparison site launched

A new online price comparison site, which scans all registered printers in a local area to retrieve a quote for a particular job, has been launched.

De La Rue CEO steps down as banknote demand surges

De La Rue chief executive Leo Quinn has stepped down from his post as the banknote printing giant reported a surge in demand for its products.

Eggbox Graphics buys finishing kit as part of expansion drive

An investment in finishing kit from Chilvers Reprographics has allowed a Corby digital printer to expand into new areas.

Little Chef teams up with ProCo for revamped online ordering system

Little Chef has implemented a more "responsive and flexible" print procurement strategy as part of a brand overhaul taking in its network of 180 restaurants.

Quorn enhances food packs with foldout promo campaign

Vegetarian food company Quorn has unveiled a new on-pack promotional campaign that uses foldout leaflets containing recipes and money-off coupons.

Realisis staff face axe as Simpson Group begins consultation process

Simpson Group has entered into a 30-day consultation process with all 96 staff at Realisis In-Store, the large-format printer that it bought out of administration last week.

Pepper eyes 7m turnover with B1 debut

Pepper Communications is looking to grow its turnover from 4.3m to 7m over the next two years after making its foray into the B1 arena with a five-colour Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 105.