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Moo appoints new chairman
Web-to-print specialist Moo has appointed Darren Shapland as its new chairman, replacing Simon Calver.
St Ives to initiate cost-reduction measures
St Ives has initiated further cost-reduction measures in its Marketing Activation segment, leading its share price to fall to a six-month low.
James Cropper boosts management and hosts Lib Dem leader Farron
Papermaker James Cropper has taken on three new senior members of staff.
EFI Connect kicks off with AI address
EFI chief executive Guy Gecht highlighted Artificial Intelligence (AI) as the next big thing for the industry in his opening address at EFI’s annual user conference, Connect.
Communisis full-year trading “in line with expectations”
In a trading update released today (19 January), Communisis has said its trading for the year to 31 December 2016 finished in line with expectations.
MPS boosts transactional offering with Neopost buy
Transactional mail printer MPS Marketing Services has purchased a second Neopost folding and enclosing line.
Kodak to incur hefty charges on Prosper restructuring
Kodak has announced the streamlining of costs on its Prosper business, which could incur charges of up to $17m (£13.8m), as efforts to sell the inkjet operation continue.
Frip invests in new blood for the future
Leicestershire-headquartered print finisher Frip Finishing has taken on two new apprentices, after successfully recruiting four in 2016, as part of a new strategy.
Matic Media supports own web-to-print platform with Mimaki buy
Wide-format specialist Matic Media has invested in a Mimaki UJV55-320 LED UV roll-fed printer to support its self-developed web-to-print software platform, Graphic Warehouse.
Systematic secures £1m Suez contract
Lincolnshire-based print management firm Systematic Print has won a three-year, £1m contract to provide all printed materials for recycling giant Suez.
Laser Graphics diversifies with Versafire
Commercial printer Laser Graphics has invested in a Heidelberg Versafire CV, its first investment in a press from the German manufacturer.
Johnston completes £17m title sell-off
Johnston Press has completed the disposal of 13 of its print titles and associated websites to Cambridge-based Iliffe Media.
Simpson Group planning for the future
POS specialist Simpson Group is developing a three-year plan to introduce more automation and target new markets.
Cimpress mothballs start-up site plan
Excitement over a potential new Cimpress site in the midlands has proved short-lived – the firm has shelved its plans, for now at least.
Synk makes big changes with major investment
Design agency and printer Synk Creative has spent around £600,000 on a raft of new kit and a new premises.