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Imprint opts for Inca Onset pair from Fujifilm Sericol as part of 4.5m investment

Large-format printer Imprint Group has invested 4.5m in an expansion plan that includes a new factory to house recently purchased pre-press, digital printing and post-press equipment.

KBA launches fully automated plate-loading system

Press manufacturer KBA has launched PlateTrans, its plate-transfer system that removes the need for human contact between pre-press and printing.

Andesign invests in the UK's first EFI Vutek GS3200

Andesign is aiming to "stay ahead" of the competition and win a larger number of local and national contracts after investing in the UK's first EFI Vutek GS3200 wide-format printer.

BED sale held up by 'ridiculous' HMRC claim

The administrator for Bespoke Envelopes Direct (BED) has hit out at a "ridiculous" claim from HM Revenues and Customs (HMRC), which it claims has delayed a sale of the business.

White capability clinches wide-format investment for wedding stationery specialist

Wedding print specialist Illustrated Stationery has invested in a flatbed UV press to add wide-format printing to its services.

Neolt to debut 'solvent-priced' UV large-format printer at Viscom show

Wide-format specialist Neolt will debut a 1.65m-wide large-format UV printer that will sell for the same price as a solvent equivalent at this year's Viscom exhibition.

Whamoosh.com aims to rival Moonpig with new online greetings card platform

A new online greetings cards website, which has set out to rival Moonpig, has targeted a 20m turnover within its first four years of business.

Wikipedia founder ties with HP to add magazine printing platform to Wikia site

Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales has revealed a new tie-up between user-generated information site Wikia and HP's MagCloud service that will allow users to create and print magazines.

GP Print invests in Morgana

Trade printer GP Print has said investments in finishing kit have seen it through a troublesome 2009.

TMB 'beefs up' polywrapping capabilities with Belca machine

Mailing house TMB has 'beefed up' its polywrapping capabilities with a new Belca machine from UK distributor Promail.

Stahlfolder brings Wyndeham Gait new markets

B1 printer Wyndeham Gait has made its most expensive finishing investment to date, adding new services to its arsenal.

UK still in recession following shock GDP decline

The UK economy is experiencing the longest period of recession since records began more than 50 years ago following a shock 0.4% contraction in GDP in the third quarter of the year.

Xerox reports steep profit drop as equipment installs remain slow

Xerox has cited a hesitancy to invest for a 16% drop in third-quarter revenues to $3.7bn (2.25bn).

Displayways opens up new revenue streams with Oc Arizona 350 XT

Displayways has opened up new revenue streams and increased new business by 30% after investing in an Oc Arizona 350 XT printer.

FSP turns to GAE for short-run machine

Trade finisher FSP Print Finishing has invested in a Horizon SFP200A book production system from GAE.