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New owner and expansion plans at ITG
Outsourcer Inspired Thinking Group (ITG) has a new owner and is planning a “huge push” into the US market.

Xeikon calls time on Trillium
Xeikon has canned its Trillium liquid toner programme, which it first revealed more than five years ago.

Koenig & Bauer's Schmidt retires
Long-serving Koenig & Bauer director of marketing and corporate communications Klaus Schmidt retires this month after 28-and-a-half years with the business.

Horizon spend accelerates turnarounds for Ashford
Ashford Colour Press has slashed turnaround times for short-run book jobs by installing a Horizon HT-30 three-side trimmer.

Fastsigns Watford expands to support growth
Fastsigns Watford has more than doubled its floor-space by moving to new premises in order to meet the demands of its expanding customer base.

Advent's Williams Lea deal is approved
The European Commission has approved Advent International’s takeover of Williams Lea Tag, while a high-profile executive’s name has been linked with a future senior role at the group.

Bindery qualification for veterans funded by Printing Charity
Six wounded, injured or sick (WIS) armed forces veterans will be taught traditional and modern bindery techniques as part of a collaborative project between the Printing Charity and Bound by Veterans.

FDM installs Heidelberg Versafire to increase short-run capacity
Financial Data Management (FDM) has boosted its digital capacity with a new Heidelberg Versafire CV 80 press to cater for growing demand for short-run, high-quality jobs.

BPIF's creative service expands remit and rebrands
The BPIF’s Creative Digital Industries (CDI) Yorkshire special interest group has rebranded to support its national roll out.

Mimaki launches new wide-format laminators
Mimaki has announced the launch of a new series of wide-format laminators and laminating films.

Walstead aiming for sales of €500m this year
Walstead Group has filed its first set of results as a consolidated entity encompassing all of its UK and continental operations, and has also reasserted its ambition to acquire more businesses.

Baddeleys says forced relocation 'a blessing'
Specialist printer and stationer Baddeley Brothers has been forced to relocate from its east London home of 24 years as the result of rising costs.

Antalis launches new Coala products
Antalis has added new products to its Coala large-format media range.

Overmatter: ink in the limelight
Hold the front page, and diaries at the ready.

Killer app: Gavin Martin delivers Instant hit for Ballymore
The Embassy Gardens estate in Vauxhall, holds pride of place in developer Ballymore’s portfolio. With flats starting at £650,000, this luxury development is in the Nine Elms Regeneration Area, which...