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HSM launches packaging-specific bailer
Bailing equipment manufacturer HSM has launched a packaging-specific machine.
Pitney Bowes appoints GMS president
Mailing equipment manufacturer Pitney Bowes has appointed Ian Davidson as president of global mailing solutions (GMS).

Horizon adds finishing touch to J&P's bindery
Communications specialist Jones and Palmer (J&P) has completed its in-house fulfilment facility after purchasing a perfect binding and trimming unit from Intelligent Finishing Systems.

Germany's unitedprint.com installs perfecting large-format Speedmaster
Heidelberg has said the world's first large-format press with perfecting device has been installed at unitedprint.com.
TG Print buys filtration system to support Speedmaster install
Woolwich-based TG Print has bought a technotrans basic.fc filtration and alpha.r reverse osmosis system to support the installation of a Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 75 press.

Kodak blames overcapacity for poor pre-press performance in Q4
Kodak's share price dropped 30% last week after it reported a fourth quarter pre-tax loss of $73m (46m), down 115% on last year's $486m profit.

TUK Systems launches 'affordable' CtP package for small printers
Middlesex-based TUK Systems, an offshoot of the Indian pre-press and consumables manufacturer TechNova, has announced a 99 CtP product aimed at small printers.

Harcourt Colour Print invests in Azura TS chemistry-free plates
Harcourt Colour Print has maintained its environmental stance after switching from Fuji's Pro-T to Agfa's Azura TS chemistry-free plates.

De La Rue still in talks over Reserve Bank of India contract
De La Rue's contract with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) remains in limbo, according to the printer's interim statement, which confirmed that banknote paper production for the RBI was still suspended...

Stralfors brings Kent facilities under one roof
Transactional printer Stralfors UK has brought its Kent-based facilities together under one roof.

Banbury eyes 15% turnover boost after Heidelberg Stahlfolder buy
Commercial printer Banbury Litho has invested in a Heidelberg Stahlfolder TH 66 to clear a bottleneck in its finishing department.

Home Retail Group hands transactional work to Adare
Home Retail Group (HRG), owner of the Argos and Homebase brands, has rehoused its transactional mail contract with Adare after the failure of its predecessor BemroseBooth.
Metro looks to innovative print to attract new advertisers as business booms
National free newspaper <i>Metro</i> has said 2010 was its best-ever year, boasting record profits.

SDC Reprographics boosts digital production and wide-format offering
SDC Reprographics has said that the digital print investments the company made in 2010 have allowed the business to improve its print quality and cut turnaround times by up to 75%.

Creative FX to showcase vehicle wrapping at Bluewater
Bromley-based vehicle wrapping specialist Creative FX is showcasing its expertise at the Bluewater shopping centre on the weekend of 5 and 6 February.