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Pixart.it installs Oc flatbed to launch new packaging division

Italian online digital printer Pixart.it has invested in an Oc Arizona 350 XT flatbed printer and Rabollini die-cutter to support the company's new packaging division.

Latex machine opens up new opportunities for UAE's Printworks-Mediatech

United Arab Emirates wide-format specialist Printworks-Mediatech has completed a job using its HP Designjet L65500, which it claims wouldn't have been possible using any print technology except the...

Read takes top procurement role at Wyndeham and Southernprint

Former Bauer Media group production director Debbie Read has been appointed group procurement director of Wyndeham Press Group and Southernprint.

Former NatMags production boss launches business

Alice Beattie, former group manufacturing director for The National Magazine Company (NatMags), has launched her own company, the Alice Beattie Consultancy.

Talks continue with Nipson creditors over repayment demand

Embattled digital print manufacturer Nipson Digital Printing Systems (NDPS) is locked in negotiations with lenders over the repayment of a 2m euro (1.9m) as it attempts to avert possible insolvency.

Ferag touts UK options for newly launched StreamFold

Mailroom equipment manufacturer Ferag has launched StreamFold, a folding device that the company claims could help newspaper publishers move into new areas and bring more work in-house.

Hybrid Services offers trade-in deal on Mimaki 'baby grand' printer

UK Mimaki distributor Hybrid Services is offering a trade-in deal for companies buying the Mimaki JV33-260 between now and the end of October.

Ban on billboards in Chennai impacts wide-format printers

The wide-format sector is suffering as the clearing of illegal billboards get underway

Reflections adds Micromotion to Z-card campaign

Lamination specialist Reflections will add its Micromotion lenticular finishing to one of pocket media specialist Z-card's latest campaigns.

HDP's Hamilton passes away

Ray Hamilton, the founder of Hydro Dynamic Products (HDP), passed away on 18 September in South Africa, following an operation.

Duplo appoints new managing director for the UK

Post-press manufacturer Duplo has appointed Tony Lock as its new UK managing director.

Roland DG takes metallic inkjet technology on the road

Printers interested in the potential of metallic inkjet will get a chance to see Roland DG's wide-format machine on a UK tour this October and November.

John E Wright creates East Midlands' 'largest graphics display firm'

Exhibition and display graphics company John E Wright & Co has acquired Viva Imaging to form what it claimed is the largest exhibition and display graphics company in the East Midlands.

KBA breaks own Rapida 106 plate-changing record

KBA has set a new "makeready record" with its DriveTronic SPC software-driven simultaneous plate changing system, the company has claimed.

PSG moves into finishing with Pakfin Logistics buy

Mail order and distribution company Prestige Services Group (PSG) has moved into the finishing sector after acquiring Pakfin Logistics for an undisclosed sum.