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Headley Brothers buys new Heidelberg
Headley Brothers is aiming to "retain and grow" its client base after investing in its third 10-colour perfector Heidelberg Speedmaster.
Lithgo Press cuts production line problems with Digifold 5000P
Jobbing printer Lithgo Press has eradicated problems in its production line with a Digifold 5000P creaser-folder from Morgana.
Rates rise 'will bankrupt tens of thousands of businesses'
Tens of thousands of small firms could go out of business following tax increases, the Conservative Party has warned.
Formara buys Perfecta for productivity boost
Formara Press has installed a Perfecta 92HTVC from finishing distributor Graphic Arts Equipment (GAE).
WRH expands JobFolio range
Printing equipment distributor WRH Marketing UK has announced the launch of its latest product, the JobTrim three-knife trimmer.
Xaar returns to profit after China market share boost
Inkjet technology manufacturer Xaar has returned to profit during the first six months of 2009, but urged caution in its outlook due to a lack of visibility in the market.
Lonsdale brings bookletmaking in-line with Oc VarioPrint 6250
Lonsdale Print Solutions has upped its mono capacity and boosted the productivity of its bookletmaking work after investing in an Oc VarioPrint 6250.
Roto Smeets dashes hopes of rapid European recovery
Print giant Roto Smeets Group has painted a gloomy picture of the European print market with its half-year pre-tax losses, before interest and tax, totalling 10m euro (8.6m).
News International in consultation over closure of Thelondonpaper
News International has entered into a consultation over the closure of its free evening London newspaper Thelondonpaper.
Reflections secures distribution rights for 3D effect varnish
Specialist finisher Reflections has developed a varnish to be used alongside lenticular technology that allows printed products to be viewed as 3D.
Sensorpod to hold UK web handling seminar
Seminars for Engineers, the consultancy and training arm of US surface pressure and force sensors manufacturer Sensorpod, is to hold a seminar entitled Principles of Web Handling.
HP's Imaging and Printing Group revenues drop 20%
A 42% drop in the shipment of commerical printer hardware has impacted on HP's revenues within its Imaging and Printing Group (IPG), which dipped 20% in the third quarter to $5.7bn (3.45bn).
Second bid for Bespoke could thwart former owners' attempts to buy company
A bid from a second interested party for failed envelope manufacturer Bespoke Envelopes Direct could be set to hijack an existing bid by the company's former owners.
PPA publishes export trends report
A new report highlighting the value and trends of UK exported magazines between 2004 and 2007 has been published by the Periodical Publishers Association (PPA).
Cost cutting returns Schawk to profit despite drop in revenue
Schawk, the global packaging pre-press specialist, has posted a 91.9% increase year-on-year in pre-tax profits to $7.1m (4.3m) in its second-quarter results, despite falling revenues and a...