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John Brailsford automates finishing with new Uchida AeroCut
John Brailsford Printers has taken on a new Uchida AeroCut One multi-finisher to make the most of the new speed and automation features as it pushes its output forward.
Kodak flexo division rebrands as sale completes
Kodak has now completed the sale of its flexo business to Montagu Private Equity in a deal ultimately valued at $340m (£260m).
Thomson welcomes new directors and Speedmaster
Thomson Print & Packaging has eyes on the future with the appointment of two new directors ahead of the summertime delivery of a new five-colour Heidelberg Speedmaster SX 52 with coater.
Circle Media sells CPI Group to private investor
Book and commercial print group CPI Group has been sold for the second time in the space of a year, with Circle Media Group selling the business to a private investor after less than nine months of...
Walstead results hit by paper price rises
Sales at Walstead have breached the €500m barrier but profits are down after the group battled against falling print budgets and rising paper prices last year.
UPM culls coated mechanical machine
UPM plans to take out around 155,000 tonnes of magazine paper capacity by closing down a paper machine at its Plattling mill in Bavaria.
Galloways ups automation with new Speedmaster
Galloways has invested in a new Heidelberg Speedmaster CX 102 to round off a long-running project to boost the efficiency and automation of its operations.
MagHarl acquires Showcard Print
Writtle Holdings has returned to the point-of-sale printing arena with Magnet Harlequin Group’s acquisition of Showcard Print.
HH Global awarded 2021 Census contract
HH Global has been awarded the contract to manage the Census Print and Post contract following a competitive tender process as part of the Crown Commercial Service’s 3785 (Managed Print and Digital...
Prime Group in HP Indigo 12000 HD buy
Prime Group is set for a quality boost after signing for an HP Indigo 12000 HD B2 digital press.
Expanded MTP consolidates bookletmaking with new Horizon
MTP Media has taken on a new Horizon SPF-200L bookletmaker as part of an upgrade to its facilities after the acquisition of nearby business Pagefast last year.
PressOn invests in HP Latex R2000
PressOn has boosted its capacity after investing around £250,000 in an HP Latex R2000 hybrid production printer.
UK staff at Arjowiggins Graphic laid off
The failure of the biggest Arjowiggins mill in France has resulted in knock-on job losses in the UK.
Buyer sought for Evolution Print
Evolution Print has gone into administration after 23 years in business, with 23 jobs lost as a buyer is sought.
SMP marks a decade since inception
The Strategic Mailing Partnership (SMP) is marking its 10th year of operation as the go-between for mailing houses and Royal Mail.