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Express KCS expands offer with new marketing appointment
Creative production service provider Express KCS has created a global business development role as it looks to offer brand and creative marketing services to a broader client base.

Xennia launches three new ceramic inks
Xennia has added three new high-density colours to its XenInx Zircon ceramic inks range.

Buxton installs second Heidelberg XL
Buxton Press has installed the second of its Drupa-ordered brace of Heidelberg XL 106s, and is already investigating the next tranche of it's 20m re-equip that is set to include a new press every...

Knapp passes leadership of KBA UK to Andrew Pang
KBA UK managing director Christian Knapp is to step down next month after 12 years with the press manufacturer's UK arm.

Screen unveils labels-specific PlateRite FX870IIE CTP engine
Screen Europe has launched a new entry-level version of its PlateRite FX870II thermal CTP engine specifically designed for the sticker and label printing markets.

Interview: 'It has always been about excitement'
It's fair to say that British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF) chief executive Kathy Woodward is passionate about print.

US print services giant acquires Professional Packaging Services
Managed print services provider InnerWorkings has acquired Yorkshire-based Professional Packaging Services (PPS) for an undisclosed sum.

PQQs to be abolished after gov't backs report recommendations
The government has backed all the recommendations published in a report last month identifying ways to boost the growth potential of SMEs, including a call for an end to PQQs on public sector...

Solopress installs third Xerox iGen4
Essex-based commercial printer Solopress has added a third Xerox iGen4 cut-sheet digital colour press to its line-up of digital printing kit.

Antalis expands Olin paper range
Paper and packaging material distributor Antalis has extended its exclusive premium uncoated range.
Stanford Marsh launches dedicated 3D website
Wide-format distributor Stanford Marsh Group has launched a website targeting the 3D print sector.

ColourXpress targets growth after Ryobi spend
Plymouth-based ColourXpress is looking to double its staff in the next six months off the back of a £500,000 investment, partly supported by RDA funding and a three-year NHS contact win.

1st Signs & Graphics targets growth with Arizona install
1st Signs & Graphics has installed a Canon Oc Arizona 460XT after it secured a 100% loan from its Regional Development Agency (RDA).

Business as usual at Polestar
Work is carrying on as usual at Polestar Bicester after a fire that started on Monday destroyed half of its work-in-progress storage facility.