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Pureprint appoint Simon Cooper as business development director

Pureprint Group has appointed Simon Cooper as business development director to develop the company's digital print offering.

Manoj Mehta is elected president of the AIFMP

The All India Federation of Master Printers (AIFMP) has appointed Manoj Mehta as its new president.

Océ claims growing UK interest in digital newspapers from regional newspaper publishers

Digital press manufacturer Océ has said that it has seen a large increase in interest in its newspaper solutions from the UK regional press market.

KBA boss promises no merger as industry consolidates

Press manufacturer KBA has said that consolidation in the press market is crucial for manufacturers to start making money again, but has insisted that it will not be part of any merger.

Agfa adds roll-feeder to Jeti 1224 UV HDC

Agfa launched a roll-feeder option to its Jeti 1224 UV HDC printer to increase the flexibility of the machine at GraphExpo this week.

WP Digital to be integrated into parent Polytype as part of increased digital focus

Wifag-Polytype Holding, the parent company of wide-format digital print supplier WP Digital has merged the WP operations into its Polytype division citing the potential of digital technology in its...

EFI doubles speed of entry-level offering with Rastek H652

EFI has launched a higher-speed member of its entry-level Rastek family of UV-cured hybrid machines, the Rastek H652.

Xerox launches larger sheet size iGen4

Xerox has introduced an upgraded version of its iGen4 colour digital printing press that offers a larger sheet size and integration with Adobe PDF print engine.

Glossop Cartons rescues Clowes from insolvency

Packaging printer Glossop Cartons has bought the assets of collapsed printer Clowes Printers (Manchester), saving 18 jobs.

BT&D installs Kolbus for on-demand finishing

Butler Tanner & Dennis has installed a short-run finishing system from Kolbus to support growing client interest in on-demand books.

Hammersmith & Fulham council to tender for independent newspaper

In the wake of the government's proposed crackdown on council newspapers Hammersmith & Fulham Council has launched a tender for an independent newspaper.

InfoPrint broadens 5000 platform with VP model

InfoPrint has unveiled the latest addition to its 5000 printer platform by revealing a new full-colour VP model will be available next year.

Data is the "new oil" for the print industry claims Pira

Printers must ensure they understand the 'connected world' if they are to profit from the future media landscape, according to Pira International.

Laminator line is relaunched

Swiss finishing equipment manufacturer Steinemann Technology has relaunched an improved part of its Syrius laminating line.

Cromwell Press goes into administration

Academic Book Printer Baldwin, which traded as Cromwell Press, has gone into administration.