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Green ink firm Sepiax moves to larger offices
Water-based ink specialist Sepiax has moved to larger premises within a university science park that is home to a preponderance of environmentally focused businesses.

Fespa forges greater links between creatives and printers with Eurobest sessions
Fespa will be presenting to advertisers on how large-format print can add impact and effectiveness to their campaigns next month.

Ikonos adds self-adhesive vinyl to its Polish-made PVC lines
Polish wide-format substrate specialist has extended its product range with the launch of a range of self-adhesive materials.

Horizon's HT80 available in UK through IFS
Horizon's HT80 three-knife trimmer is now available in the UK through finishing equipment firm Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS).

New Baumann jogger hits UK
Baumann has launched its latest automatic jogging line, the BSB 3 L Professional, which will be sold in the UK by distributor Friedheim International.

Paper Innovation eyes big ROI with Kolbus buy
Paper Innovation has ramped up production and is looking to double its turnover after spending 250,000 on a Kolbus DA 260 casemaker.
Artform installs Polar cutter as orders boom
Point-of-sale printer Artform International has invested in a high-spec Polar guillotine from Heidelberg to handle an increase in orders.

Printers warn planned Royal Mail price hike could turn buyers off DM
Direct mail printers have slammed Royal Mail's proposal to allow it to pass on 'final-mile' costs to downstream access (DSA) providers and business users.
Optimus MIS purchase ups integration at IDG
Imagedata Group (IDG) has invested in a new MIS, opting for Optimus's Dash product to integrate with its e-commerce systems and to manage its mix of print and non-print products and services.

Entwistle adds finishing touches to photobook-printing arsenal
Litho and digital printer The Entwistle Group has set itself up as a photobook printer after installing a raft of finishing equipment from Ashgate Automation.
Charity newspaper challenges North West big two
A charity newspaper has claimed to be the third highest publication in the North West, according to a reader survey.
Pro-Active boosts mono capacity with Ricoh 907EX investment
Pro-Active Business Information has ramped up its daily digital print capacity to more than 400,000 impressions after signing for a mono digital press, the Ricoh 907EX.

Q&A: Steve Johnston, managing director, Paper Innovation
Steve Johnston, managing director of Paper Innovation, has worked in print for more than 20 years. He is an avid fan of Preston North End FC and would love to see them play in the Champions League...

Hansraj Surana is no more
Hansraj Surana, the founder of Indo Polygraph Machinery passed away on 15 November 2010 in Mumbai. He was 77.