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Xerox signs up to DPW to show off iGen3

Xerox has signed up to Digital Print World, and will show its flagship iGen3 press at its first appearance at the digital print event next month.

Cambrian's green credentials win Lifescape mag

Vegetable oil-based inks and biodegradable polybags have helped Cambrian Printers in Aberystwyth win a new magazine contract.

Harlands expands into Poland

Harlands of Hull is close to opening a print plant in Poland as part of a multi-million Euro two-year project that could lead to further sites being opened in Eastern Europe.

Acquisitive Johnston makes two more buys

Johnston Press has continued its spending spree with the acquisition of two Irish newspaper publishers for around 160m.

Communisis wins HSBC and HBOS work

Communisis has announced deals with HSBC and HBOS worth more than 300m in total.

Oc buys Imagistics

Oc has bought digital-kit supplier Imagistics as part of a strategy to expand its US market.

Shuttleworth snaps up Cabbell Software

Shuttleworth Business Systems has acquired carton and corrugated MIS vendor Cabbell Software for an undisclosed sum, as part of its bid to become the UKs leading MIS supplier.

Kodak's Creo does deal with HP

Kodak has set up the former Creo colour server business as a standalone operation, which has signed up HP as a customer.

Arjo and Antalis show differing H1 results

Antalis and ArjoWiggins have posted conflicting half-year results, with the merchant group outperforming the troubled manufacturer.

DC Thomson buys VLF long perfector

DC Thomson & Co is set to install the UKs first KBA Rapida 130a perfector, part of a 4m spend by the Scottish publishing group.

Impress sets up Heidelberg kit

Impress Digital is installing a Heidelberg Quickmaster DI Pro this week after a big contract win.

Dazed Group awards Another Man printing deal to St Ives Plymouth

Cult magazine publisher Dazed Group has handed St Ives the contract to print its new biannual mens fashion and culture title <i>Another Man</i> (pictured).

Ordnance Survey buys Rapida to print maps

Ordnance Survey has spent 2m on a KBA Rapida 162a for its Southampton base.

Kall Kwik boost from Pitney, Canon tie-ups

Kall Kwik is hoping alliances with Pitney Bowes and Canon will boost its strategy to deliver a total service to customers.

BNPs magazine run intercepted

The entire print run of the British National Partys (BNP) monthly newspaper has been impounded by Special Branch officers on the grounds that an offence may have been committed in inciting racial...