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Brindley Design & Print installs UK's first Agfa Anapurna M2

Brindley Design & Print has opened up new markets and is pushing for a 25% increase in turnover after installing the UK's first Agfa Anapurna M2.

Former St Ives technical director sets up print consultancy

John Charnock, former St Ives technical director, has set up Print Research International, which will provide business analysis and consultancy to print and media firms.

Polestar defers pension payments for 10 months

Polestar has deferred payment of 2.5m to the Polestar Pension Scheme between December 2009 and September 2010 to help the company "continue to trade through this difficult time".

Fujifilm Sericol enters superwide market with Uvistar range

Fujifilm Sericol has launched its first superwide format digital printer to capitalise on the anticipated switch from multi-sheet pasted blueback posters to single piece polyethylene (PE) skins.

Clays links with FMG to provide e-book service

The UK's largest monochrome book printer has partnered with creative and production agency FMG to offer e-book conversion services to its clients.

Xerox to sell Espresso Book Machine

Xerox has signed an agreement to sell the Espresso Book Machine (EBM), the revolutionary on-demand book printer, alongside its Xerox 4112 printer.

Clark Stephen closes and MD opens new business

Point-of-purchase specialist Clark Stephen, which had offices in Glasgow and London, has closed its doors after going into administration just before Christmas.

Park Lane Press installs UK's first Muller Martini Presto E90

Park Lane Press has installed the UK's first Muller Martini Presto E90 saddlestitcher on the back of winning a number of variable data contracts.

MBO enables folder integration with variety of MIS systems

Folder manufacturer MBO has increased its JDF integration, which it claims can boost a company's productivity and flexibility when it comes to linking to MIS systems.

Leeds City Council saves money with KAS spend

Leeds City Council claimed it will save money on outgoing mail after investing in a KAS Mailmaster Compact enveloping machine.

Polyprint brings services in-house with bag-making buy

Mailing film and envelope manufacturer Polyprint Mailing Films (PMF) has brought its bag-making services in-house with the purchase of a Hudson Sharpe machine.

Dennis to buy Health & Fitness from Hubert Burda UK

Dennis Publishing is to buy women's monthly fitness title Health & Fitness.

Xeretec to host product showcase at London event

Xeretec, the Berkshire-based Xerox reseller, is set to showcase a raft of Xerox production and office equipment at its forthcoming product showcase in London.

BPIF warns of 'testing times' as printers report uplift in trade

More than 60% of print businesses experienced an uplift in trading conditions during the final three months of 2009, but the BPIF has warned that such an improvement could be seasonal and that...

Canon's acquisition of Oc 'hits further shareholder opposition'

Canon's proposed acquisition of Oc has hit another stumbling block after Hermes Focus Asset Management, a shareholder in the digital press manufacturer, branded the offer for the Dutch company as...