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One Digital targets double days following HP and Duplo buys
One Digital has upgraded its wide-format HP printer with an eight-colour 1.5m HP Z6800 and invested in a new bookletmaker to boost turnover.
Domino to showcase new digital booklet system at Drupa
The Digital Printing Solutions arm of Domino Printing Sciences is to launch its new K630i digital booklet system at Drupa.
Staples buys 215 wide-format inkjets in nationwide upgrade
Staples has replaced two wide-format printers in each of its 107 nationwide stores in an investment totalling approximately £1.5m.
New role for Thirlby
Anthony Thirlby has joined Heidelberg in a new role that is key to the manufacturer’s strategy around ‘smart print shops’.
A1 celebrates 25th anniversary with press room overhaul
A1 Security Print is celebrating its 25th anniversary by clocking up an extra £500,000 of business following a big investment in both offset and digital technology.
Mitsubishi to launch new carbonless paper at Drupa
Mitsubishi HiTec Paper, will launch its new giroform Digital OneforAll carbonless paper at Drupa, the latest in its giroform paper series.
Possible rescue deal at Polestar Chantry
Workers at Polestar Chantry have agreed to new terms and conditions that could pave the way for new ownership and save more than 150 jobs at the site – and the potential purchaser is also interested...
CP Bourg to launch new preparation module at Drupa
Printing and finishing equipment manufacturer CP Bourg has announced it will be launching its new modular Bourg Preparation Module (BPM) at Drupa.
Agfa Graphics to launch i-series of LED printers
Agfa Graphics will launch a new series of Anapurna full-LED UV-cured printers at Drupa.
Cambrian Printers develops new business; signs Agfa deal
Burgeoning demand for glossy art brochures has prompted Cambrian Printers to sign a five-year contract with Agfa for Azura TU plates.
Burns confirms post-split Xerox role
Ursula Burns will become chairman of Xerox’s Document Technology business when Xerox splits in two later this year.
Walstead gains £33m backing for Leykam buy
Walstead has secured £33m of private equity backing for its acquisition of Leykam Let’s Print.
End of the line for Polestar Sheffield
Workers at Polestar’s Sheffield web offset site have been told the facility will cease operation with immediate effect. Sheffield’s gravure operation is also being wound down, and will stop printing...
Scottish Apprentice Awards revivied
Graphic Enterprise Scotland (GES) has revived the tradition of apprentice awards in Scotland after they disappeared along with the last printing college course, and declared them a success.
Digital Plus installs new Jeti Mira
Large-format printer Digital Plus has installed a new Agfa Jeti Mira UV flatbed printer, just 18 months after it became the first UK company to invest in an Anapurna M3200i roll-to-roll.