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Blue Star Print Finishers buys Horizon BQ470 to expand services
Trade finisher Blue Star Print Finishers has invested in a four-clamp Horizon BQ470 PUR perfect binder to support its service expansion into perfect-bound books.

Menu Printers awarded injunction against Basildon-based printer
An Essex-based print farmer has taken out an injunction against the owners and employees of the print business where she rented an office after they allegedly stole client information and files...

New business areas starting to pay off for KBA
First-half sales are up at KBA, which came close to breaking even in the period.

Ashgate Automation founder John Price passes away
John Price, founder and managing director of Ashgate Automation, has passed away, aged 58.

Brooklyn Graphics drum skin rocks for Kasabian
Turning on the TV to be greeted by something you’ve helped create isn’t an experience all can claim. But Darren Brooks, partner at Falkirk-based printers Brooklyn Graphics, can.

Overmatter: Presstival
Overmatter yearns for a holiday. Fortunately, a printing Wayzgoose is inked in Overmatter’s diary for a few weeks hence.

RCS shuns pre-pack, enters Company Voluntary Arrangement
Trade and commercial printer RCS has entered into a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA), securing around 70 jobs, after its creditors approved the proposal in a meeting last Wednesday (6 August).

Aquatint BSC relocates to Bermondsey
London-based print and design firm Aquatint BSC has relocated its print operation from Wimbledon to Bermondsey to reduce its overheads and move closer to its customers.

Sales expected to rise at St Ives print ops
St Ives is anticipating a year-on-year increase in like-for-like print sales, despite “difficult” trading conditions for the division.

Kiian Digital and J-Teck3 team up to extend reach
Digital inks manufacturers Kiian Digital and J-Teck3 have joined forces to become part of the same operating group.

Elephant invests in Epson SC-S50600
Digital printer Elephant Print and Display, has invested in a new Epson SureColor S50600 to boost its industrial large-format services.

Manor Group upgrades digital finishing with Duplo spend
Eastbourne-based litho and digital printer Manor Group has invested £80,000 in a new DC-745 intelligent finishing system from Duplo as a replacement for its existing DC-445.

Antalis launches educational workshop series
Antalis UK has launched a series of educational workshops aimed initially at helping printers diversify into wide-format.

Barkers boosts environmental credentials with Heidelberg Suprasetter 74
Commercial printer Barkers Print & Design has invested in a Heidelberg Suprasetter 74 to boost its environmental credentials and efficiency.

Perfect Colours adds Epson SC-F printers to portfolio
Perfect Colours has extended its relationship with Epson by becoming a reseller of its SureColor F series textile printers.