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Laser-cut cover forms typography tribute
German graphic magazine Novum used a range of techniques including laser die-cutting and foil laminating to create a cover that was "a tribute to typography" for its latest issue.
Media Impression brings VPS online paper trading platform to the UK
Media Impression, owner of the German paper trading platform Virtual Paper Stock (VPS), is working with the BPIF on a UK version.
Essentra acquires Dakota Packaging
Global packaging giant Essentra Plc has acquired Dublin-based Dakota Packaging for an undisclosed cash sum.
York Mailing strengthens board with two appointments
York Mailing has expanded its board with the appointed of a new chairman and non-executive director to assist with its ongoing growth plans.
EFI claims IP 'victory' over Durst after German court invalidates patent
EFI has won the latest round of its long-running intellectual property dispute with Durst covering printing with white ink after the Federal Patent Court of Germany invalidated "substantial parts" of...
Print industry less likely to take on apprentices
Almost 70% of printers responding to a recent survey said they did not offer apprenticeships compared to an average of 54% from other sectors.
Print sales fall as Grafenia transitions
Grafenia is pushing ahead with its plans to transform the web-to-print market, but has admitted that the group's transition to a software company is taking longer than envisaged.
Spandex Asia-Pacific acquires two wide-format suppliers
Spandex Asia-Pacific has purchased two Australia-based suppliers to the wide-format signage and display industries.
Communisis confirms HP T-series order as LBG contract commences
Communisis has installed the first of two new HP T400 presses at the former Lloyds Banking Group print site in Copley following the official start of the 10-year outsourcing contract on 1 October...
Trinity Mirror plans Reading print plant closure
Trinity Mirror's Reading print plant is set to close at the end of the year after the newspaper publisher revealed that it would not be renewing the lease on the facility.
Heidelberg and Fujifilm join forces with inkjet deal
Heidelberg and Fujifilm have teamed up in a fresh digital printing alliance focused on inkjet printing.
Sales fall as Heidelberg pushes toward profitability goal
Sales at Heidelberg fell by nearly 15% in Q2, in part due to currency issues, but the group posted a big jump in EBITDA as it bids to return to profitability this financial year.
Country Life gets Royal guest editor
IPC Media has produced a commemorative issue of its 116-year-old weekly magazine <i>Country Life</i>, guest edited by HRH The Prince of Wales in celebration of his 65th birthday.
Antalis completes deal for Xerox office and digital papers
Antalis has completed the purchase of Xerox’s €300m-turnover (£253m) European office and digital papers business, with UK, Ireland and South Africa managing director David Hunter saying the...