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Fujifilm seeks legal backing to enforce Xerox deal
Fujifilm is expected to turn to a judge to enforce its merger deal with Xerox in the next few days, according to a US press report.

Revenue and profit up again at DS Smith
Packaging giant DS Smith has recorded revenue and profit growth in excess of 20% in its latest results.

Half-million enhancement for Frip's foilers
Frip Finishing has invested £550,000 to increase its foiling and embossing capacity by taking on a new Brausse Signa 1060Fi and refurbishing a Bobst BMA 102.

Continental printer targets UK retail work
The latest European consolidation play has resulted in a continental print group sharpening its focus on the UK market for retail print.

Bradley Group buys Speedmaster from collapsed Stones
Bradley Group has bought the 10-colour Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106 that previously belonged to collapsed sheetfed printer Henry Stone.

The Lettershop Group bolsters sales team with new hire
The Lettershop Group (TLG) has strengthened its sales team with the appointment of Robin Skinner as business development manager.

Buyer sought for Sunline Direct Mail
Efforts are underway to sell Sunline Direct Mail as a going concern after the firm’s owner filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator.

Kongsberg X24 is a 'perfect match' for Fantasy Prints' Vutek
Fantasy Prints has installed an Esko Kongsberg X24 cutting table to support the increased speed of its EFI Vutek GS2000LX Pro digital press.

Top-down rebrand unveiled at Go Inspire Group
Go Inspire Group, formerly GI Solutions, has rolled out the full rebrand of its business units in order to “bring everything under one banner”.

GB Mail boosts capacity with Konica Minolta investment
GB Mail has taken on a Konica Minolta bizhub Press 1052 mono production line in order to boost its production capacity.

Durst double leads to plant extension at Macroart
Macroart is targeting significant growth after rolling out a £1m-plus spend on two Dursts and site expansion.

Luxe paper bags take off for IG Design Group
IG Design Group’s UK business has increased sales and profits following an organisational revamp and a move into the production of high-end paper bags for retailers.

Grafenia losses mount, but Nettl drives growth
Grafenia has reported rising operating losses of £1.1m, despite sales jumping 40% to £14.63m in its 2017/18 results, but remains focused on the expansion of its Nettl brand.

UK's first Brausse Forza 900 goes to Glossop
Glossop Cartons has invested in the UK’s first Brausse Forza 900 C3 folder-gluer as part of a “six-figure” investment, the final part of a significant reequip.

Heidelberg bullish on inkjet prospects
Heidelberg has described ink as “the gold of digital printing” as it set out a €200m (£176m) sales target for its Primefire and Labelfire high-end inkjet presses.