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Langley posts record results on fifth anniversary of Manroland purchase
Manroland Sheetfed owner Langley Holdings has posted improved annual results, with its chairman Tony Langley calling 2016 its strongest year since he formed the group in 1975.
Seasonal upturn takes effect but concerns remain
The industry's seasonal Q4 upturn was better than expected last year, although output was down on the same quarter in 2015, the latest survey shows.
A royal investment for Regal
Magazine and commercial printer Regal Litho, part of the Regal Group, has invested in a Heidelberg Speedmaster CD 74, an upgrade on its existing Heidelberg kit.
Digital Factory rounds off £1.7m spend with double Durst buy
Digital Factory has completed a £1.7m year-long investment programme with the installation of two Durst machines.
Kingfisher third in UK for Jet Press 720S
Commercial printer Kingfisher Press has bought a Fujifilm Jet Press 720S, the third company to take one of the B2 inkjets in the UK.
Quinns expands with Isle of Man acquisition
Bradley Group, the owner of online trade printer Quinnstheprinters.com, has acquired Isle of Man-based commercial printer Mannin Group.
HD Signology in £200,000 export deal
Signage company HD Signology has begun shipping its range of printed POS display units to Scandinavia and Europe after signing new export agreements.
CirclePrinters buys Roto Smeets
Continental groups CirclePrinters and Roto Smeets are to merge, in European print’s latest consolidation play.
Opal Envelopes chalks up 25 years in business
Sheetfed envelope manufacturer Opal Envelopes, which is celebrating its 25th birthday this year, has attributed its lasting success to a quality product and experienced staff.
Scientists hope to commercialise rewritable paper
Scientists in the US have developed a light-printable, ink-free rewritable paper that uses nano technology.
Nettl launches new same day service
Grafenia will begin offering a same day print and delivery service via its Nettl operation later this month.
Headley Brothers loses N&S work
Headley Brothers has been dealt a blow with the loss of its contract to print two weekly magazines for Northern & Shell, but advisers to the company remain hopeful of finding a buyer for the...
Communisis appoints new chairman
A former chief executive of Informa and Emap is to become the new chairman of Communisis.
Aquatint buys Intype Libra out of liquidation
South London printer Aquatint BSC has bought some of the assets of Intype Libra out of liquidation and relocated to the latter's Wimbledon base.
H&H Reeds buys first flatbed
H&H Reeds Printers has installed a Mimaki JFX200-2513 – its first flatbed printer – to boost its wide-format offering.