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VGL invests in Inca Onset S20 flatbed to boost capacity
VGL has invested in an Inca Onset S20 flatbed digital printer in a bid to "change the landscape" of what it does, according to the company's managing director Michael Ayerst.

John Lewis promotes new ranges with DM campaign
John Lewis has launched a direct mail campaign to coincide with the launch of its autumn and winter fashion ranges.

IPC Media's 10m tender nears completion
IPC Media's tender for the bulk of its Southbank and Ignite titles, estimated to be worth around 10m, is nearing completion, according to manufacturing director Jasper Scott.

Leeds United FC gives shirt work to Lick Online
Leeds United FC has appointed Lick Group's Lick Online division to produce customised football shirts ordered through its online store.

Kern updates EasyMailer with inserter and targets personalised mailing market
Kern has updated its 515 EasyMailer to include an inserter and believes the machine is ideally placed to take advantage of an increase in transpromo and personalised mailing.

POP printers form consortium to offer pan-European supplier
A group of four point of sale and outdoor display printers have formed a consortium to provide brands with a pan-European supplier.
GMG ColorServer 4.6 adds wide-format functionality
GMG has updated its ColorServer software package to make it easier to support multiple printers and digital presses.

London trial for 3D advertising screens
London's St Pancras station is the venue for a 3D TV advertising campaign this month.

HumanEyes adds EFI Rastek and Gerber to roster of lenticular production partners
Lenticular software specialist HumanEyes has added two new printer vendors to its roster of global partners.

Znd shows improved productivity through automation at Viscom
Swiss cutting table specialist Znd is showing a semi-automatic loading and unloading option for its G3 series at Viscom, which it claims can significantly improve productivity.

Epson Stylus Pro WT7900 is world first for water-based white ink
Epson has launched an inkjet printer with white ink aimed at the packaging proofing market.

Xerox launches perfecting Nuvera mono models
Xerox has introduced two new perfecting models to its monochrome Nuvera range designed for the printing of MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) products.
Google adds 2m books to Espresso Book Machine catalogue
Google has agreed to make more than 2m titles available to On Demand Books' Espresso Book Machine (EBM).
INM on verge of rescue, reports claim
Irish newspaper publisher Independent News and Media (INM) is on the brink of resolving its future, according to newspaper reports.

Industrial action at Trinity averted
Industrial action by Unite members at Trinity Mirror sites due to take place at the weekend was averted after the Union was given assurances regarding local bargaining.