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Graphic Measures International targets Europe
Packaging quality measurement agency Graphic Measures International (GMI) has opened a UK sales centre to widen its certification reach to European retailers and print managers.

Ibis unveils 'stretched' Smart-binder X
Ibis Integrated Bindery Systems has launched a "stretched" version of its Smart-binder in-line digital saddle stitcher designed for high-speed production of low pagination A5 booklets and for...

RDI in multimillion-pound inkjet spend
Real Digital International (RDI) has invested close to £3m in two Screen inkjets in a UK direct-mail first as the company capitalises on 2013 client wins and targets further growth in 2014.

Fuller Davies buys NexPress to boost digital firepower
Ipswich print-and-mail specialist Fuller Davies has purchased a Kodak NexPress SX3300 digital colour press to upgrade its digital capabilities.

Flint Group unveils new UV inks and plates
Flint Group has launched a range of low energy UV and UV LED cured inks for sheetfed offset applications alongside an update to its Nyloprint flexo plate range.

Moulton Printing prepares for transition with two managerial appointments
Moulton Printing has made a brace of managerial appointments with Cassandra Moulton, granddaughter of the firm's founder, promoted to director and her sister Helen returning to the family business as...

Johnston Press appoints chief digital and product officer
Johnston Press has appointed Jeff Moriarty, the current vice president of digital products for The Boston Globe, as its new chief digital and product officer.

1st Byte unveils the Scodix 'wow' factor to clients
1st Byte officially launched its ‘Sensory Printing’ service yesterday (16 January) and has already undertaken a number of projects for high-profile clients.

Sappi chief executive steps down due to ill-health
South Africa-headquartered paper giant Sappi has announced that its chief executive Ralph Boëttger, will leave his position on 30 June this year.

Print Futures Awards scheme grows in 2014
The Print Futures Awards scheme has extended its reach, thanks to the added support from the St Bride Foundation and an injection of funds following the winding up of the John Crosfield Foundation.

Chris Cowley joins York Mailing
Chris Cowley has joined York Mailing as sales director at the group’s York site.

Xaar posts strong trading update
Inkjet technology specialist Xaar has revealed record margins, with trading for the year ended 31 December 2013 “in line with expectations”.

Rafferty: demand for W3P solution is on the up
Grafenia says its W3P web-to-print solution is “gaining momentum” with 50 new users signed up last year.

Paperhat Group appoints new group managing director
Paperhat Group has appointed former Williams Lea director David Finch as group managing director.

Major expansion at Falkland Press
Falkland Press has dramatically scaled up its expansion plans, with a new factory and raft of new kit to go alongside the HP Indigo 10000 it ordered last year.