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SignAway in three-way merger
Surrey-based signage company SignAway has merged with two Danish companies to create new company, Amayse.

Writtle sets sights on further buys, IPO
Writtle Holdings remains on the acquisition trail and is looking to scale up its operations ahead of a possible flotation.

DYSS anniversary investment for Impact Design & Print
Hampshire-based large-format printing company Impact Design & Print has celebrated its 20th anniversary by purchasing a new DYSS X7-1630C digital cutter.

Geoff Neal first UK sign-up for Drupa-spec Speedmaster XL 106
Geoff Neal Group has become the first UK company to order the Drupa 2016 Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106.

Overmatter: Mmm, chips!
Mmm, chips. And what’s this, printing AND chips? Overmatter’s joy is truly unconfined.

Killer App: Creo catches fire for Mockingjay Part 2 graphics
The final film in the wildly successful series based on The Hunger Games books – Mockingjay Part 2 – took more than $650m (£459m) at the box office, so it was imperative that the launch of the DVD of...

Nth Degree Imaging joins SignRacer UK suppliers
Nth Degree Imaging has been made a UK distributor in partnership with SSE Worldwide for SignRacer’s flatbed and hybrid UV printer range.

Mixed market signals in IPA report as DM spend drops
Jitters over Brexit, weak global growth and ongoing government spending cuts have led to uncertainty in the marketing sector despite increasing budgets, according to new data.

GI Solutions sold in MBO
GI Solutions has been bought in an MBO deal led by chief executive Patrick Headley as the group looks to grow its data offering.

Europoint boss joins Antalis
Former Paperlinx VTS and Europoint managing director Frank Moran has secured a senior position with Antalis UK.

Dorset Digital Print streamlines work with Polar purchase
Dorset Digital Print last week took delivery of a Polar 66 Eco guillotine to streamline work and ease processes.

Paperlinx firms now in liquidation
Unsecured creditors of Paperlinx will receive some sort of payout according to the latest report from administrators at Deloitte.

Whistl adds two directors to push international growth
Whistl is sharpening its focus on international business by appointing two new senior members of staff and has flagged up the government's controversial EU Referendum leaflet as proof of the power of...

Inserter buy helps 121 Direct Mail master mid-size jobs
121 Direct Mail has invested in a compact envelope inserter from KAS Paper Systems to help it process more complex and higher volumes of work.

KJS opts for bespoke approach with Sakurai
A Peterborough-based direct mail and marketing company is installing a Sakurai LED UV colour press as part of a £750,000 investment.