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Gerber sells laser marking division to Videojet as part of strategic review
Specialist graphics firm Gerber Scientific has signed a definitive agreement to sell its laser marking and engraving business unit Foba Technology to the laser business of Videojet Technologies.
Prism adds member services and announces autumn conference
UK wide-format printing trade association Prism has extended its range of member services and revealed details of its 2009 conference, which will take place in October.
Royal Mail strikes could force clients to turn away from direct mail
Ongoing strikes at the Royal Mail could lead to customers moving their campaign spend away from direct mail, an industry expert has warned.
Agfa boosts Australian presence with Sydney-based wide-format showroom
Agfa has opened a showroom in Sydney to showcase its wide-format digital machines, including the six-colour Anapurna M.
The Charlesworth Group makes double promotion to board
The Charlesworth Group has reinforced its senior management team after promoting Caitlin Meadows and Sajid Ali to the group's board of directors.
Display business merger forms Midlands' 'biggest' signage company
Two digital display printers have merged to form what is claimed to be the Midlands' biggest signage company, Hollywood Monster.
Colourgen launches trade-in promotion on Seiko II ColorPainter V-64S printer
Large-format kit distributor Colourgen is offering potential customers up to 1,500 off the recently-launched Seiko II ColorPainter V-64S eco-solvent printer if they take part in a trade-in promotion.
Mortons turns to Goss for fire protection
Newspaper printer Mortons of Horncastle has turned to web press manufacturer Goss to help protect itself against fire.
GNM first quality paper to drop bulk distributions
Guardian News and Media (GNM) has announced it is to drop the distribution of all of its bulk copies, cutting thousands from The Guardian's and The Observer's official circulation figures.
Walsh Color Print moves into digital with HP Indigo investment
Irish printer Walsh Colour Print has responded to dropping run lengths by making its first move into digital printing with an investment in an HP Indigo 5500 press.
ITC rules VIM plates infringe Presstek patents
The US government's International Trade Commission (ITC) has ruled that plates manufactured by VIM infringe Presstek patents.
Paragon to offer 'complete service' after Ward Knowles buy
The new owner of Lancashire forms printer Ward Knowles has told PrintWeek that purchasing the business will allow it to offer a complete service to its print management customers.
Liquidations in England and Wales up 40%
The number of companies in England and Wales going into liquidation has gone up 40% in 2009, according to the latest figures released by the Insolvency Service.
PHD Mail invests in PrintNet software from GMC
PHD Mail has invested in PrintNet software from GMC Software Technology to drive its transpromo services and cut development time in its transactional document creation.
Small loss for Archant after turnover drop
Newspaper printer and publisher Archant has recorded a small loss in its interim results for the first half of 2009, on the back of falling turnover.