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Roland DG reveals wide-format integrated printer/cutter

Roland DG has announced a new version of its SolJet Pro III XC-540 printer/cutter, available in the UK for a list price of 17,499.

Credit crisis 'challenge' will not hinder MAN Roland public float

Press manufacturer MAN Roland is pushing ahead with plans for a stockmarket listing despite tougher credit conditions, the chief executive has told a German newspaper.

Wide-format growth drives Abstract Display to buy Agfa Anapurna

Abstract Display & Graphics has responded to growing demand for its sign and display work by investing in a wide-format Agfa Anapurna M UV-curable printer.

Surrey university makes in-house move with Kodak NexPress

The University of Surrey has taken its personalised prospectus and direct mail printing in-house with a Kodak digital press.

Doncaster finishing house adds Muller Martini saddlestitcher

Print Finish Services has made a push for new clients and improved turnaround times by investing in a Muller Martini Prima saddlestitcher.

Midway rolls out 21 different foil-blocked covers for Bond-themed Total Film

Midway Colour Print has helped commemorate what would be James Bond author Ian Fleming's 100th birthday by producing 21 different 007-themed covers for the April issue of <i>Total Film</i> magazine.

Educational printer slashes finishing time with book production kit

Educational Printing Services (EPS) has cut set-up time from hours "to minutes" and significantly reduced turnaround times by investing in a Horizon SPF/FC-200A book production line.

Key management and staff leave Arkle Print

The managing director, sales and marketing director and six staff have left Northampton-based printer Arkle to join local rival Printhaus.

BPIF and Unite agree on wage increase for print workers

The BPIF and Unite have agreed on a 9.60 per week pay increase for UK print workers.

CFH buys in sixth Pitney Bowes enclosing kit following million-pound council wins

CFH Total Document Management has invested in its sixth Pitney Bowes Flexible Productivity System enclosing machine off the back of new council clients worth around 4.5m.

Technotrans' new MD Benton looks at training and service

Peter Benton wants to boost Technotrans' image as "reliable and dependable" by increasing support and training services for its press ancillaries, following his appointment as managing director of the...

Howard Smith Paper bolsters environmental range

Howard Smith Paper has bolstered its environmental range of papers with the addition of the Greencoat 55 Gloss and Silk grade.

Azimuth opens envelope arm and buys Speedmaster after online success

Success with online ordering has driven Azimuth Print to establish a new internet-based envelope printing service and invest in a second five-colour Heidelberg Speedmaster

Quebecor Corby closure sparks outcry across UK print

The UK print industry has spoken out over the closure of Quebecor Corby with a mixture of bitter sadness and resignation.

Repro house buys out Bristol printer Adroit

Bristol-based Adroit Printers has been taken over in a six-figure acquisition by local repro specialist Peninsula Business Systems (PBS).