Heidelberg business review underway as it looks at further buys

Heidelberg will review its ‘weak margin’ product segments over the next six months and could spin-off or discontinue some of its operations, while at the same time looking to acquire in growth areas.

Technique moves into digital with Konica buy

Technique Print Group has branched out into digital printing after investing in a Konica Minolta C6000.

LF Everett updates press hall with Hans Gronhi install

Commercial printer LF Everett & Son has installed a two-colour Hans Gronhi GH522NP press as part of a technology update that will increase its capacity, quality and productivity.

Hampton Printing installs XL 75 for shorter run work

Hampton Printing has invested in a Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 75-5+L to handle the shorter runs required by some of its existing clients and to open up new opportunities.

Service Point UK leaves near-£100m shortfall

Unsecured creditors of Service Point UK are owed almost £40m and the company’s total deficiency is approaching £100m, according to official documents.

Communisis hits acquisition trail again

Communisis has bought The Communications Agency (TCA), a London-based multi-channel agency, for £7.3m.

World Cup Sweepstake Kit raises money for charity

Print industry marketing agency Real Ripple is aiming to raise money for charity with its 2014 FIFA World Cup Sweepstake Kit.

Gallus to become wholly-owned by Heidelberg

Heidelberg is taking 100% ownership of Gallus in a deal that will see Gallus owner Ferdinand Rüesch become Heidelberg’s largest single shareholder.

DXG Media installs Stahlfolder to boost efficiency

Litho and digital print firm DXG Media has invested in a Stahlfolder KH 82 to increase its efficiency.

Page Brothers buys Speedmaster CX 102 to up throughput

Book and journal printer Page Brothers has invested in a Heidelberg CX 102-5+L to increase its efficiency and productivity.

Pride secures UK wide-format first

Pride Design & Print will become the first UK firm to install a wide-format printer from new brand Samsonn.

C&T Matrix launches long-run creasing matrix

C&T Matrix has launched Pink, a new creasing matrix optimised for long-run folding work.