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Investcorp backs Polestar's ambitions

Investcorp has demonstrated its absolute confidence in Polestar by ploughing a further 74m into the business.

NCS looking to add more value with PrintSmith

NCS Integrated Solutions has expanded its product range and plans additions that add value, according to sales and marketing manager Dianne Moralee.

HiFlex to hire a representative for UK MIS base

German MIS supplier Hiflex is looking for a UK representative after the departure of Philip Willems

IPA names KPG soft proofer as best of its sort

Recent tests in the US have placed Kodak Polychrome Graphics Matchprint Virtual soft proofing systems at the top of the list for monitor-based proofing.

Printcraft opts for Luxel V-6 in bid to turn CTP

Printcraft Colour Printers has taken its first step into CTP with the purchase of a Fuji Luxel V-6 violet platesetter.

New era at Arrow Mailing

Arrow Mailing is trading under new ownership.

GPMU issues warning to paper makers

Over 4,500 GPMU members in the paper industry remain poised for industrial action, following a meeting in London yesterday (4 August).

Creo takes swift action to restore profits

Creo is taking immediate action to reduce costs and improve profitability after posting an 880,000 ($1.6m) net loss for the third quarter.

Scotsman makes tabloid move

The Scotsman is to become the latest quality broadsheet title to go tabloid, following the success of its Saturday compact version.

Quickcut signs up for Adstream merger

Quickcut is to merge with Adstream, a digital asset management service for TV and radio ads.

GPMU thumbs up to Amicus merger

GPMU members have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the proposed merger with Amicus, with 86% of its members agreeing to the proposal.

Horner takes on directors and first Edelmann V-72

Horner Brothers Print Group (HBPG) has rounded off its 1m investment plan with the UKs first Edelmann Color Print V-72 web press and two senior appointments.

Nipson floats on AIM

Nipsons flotation on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) raised 10m, only two-thirds of the projected figure of 15m.

Beacon back with waterless option

Waterless production has returned to the Beacon Press after a gap of 18 months, with the completion of the firms first job on Torays new RGP CTP plate.