EFI has further strengthened its Productivity Software Web2Print Solutions Group with the acquisition of DirectSmile for an undisclosed sum.

Tharstern managing director Keith McMurtrie has led an MBO at the MIS developer with two other directors as the firm targets rapid international expansion.

The Sherwood Press Group has invested in a Fujifilm Acuity Advance Select HD4006 with roll-to-roll option and a Kongsberg XN digital cutting system to increase its range of services and improve...

GI Solutions has invested in the "world’s first" window applicator for an inline finishing system to give it the capability to produce windowed mailpacks at high speed and in high volumes.

Arjowiggins Graphic has announced an 8% price rise for its coated woodfree (CWF) sheets and reels in the European market from September.

Commercial litho printer Acorn Press has invested in two new Heidelberg Stahlfolders, including the first BH series buckle folder to be installed in the UK and a TH 56.

DS Smith has promoted Gareth Jenkins to the role of managing director of its UK Packaging Division.

Kodak has introduced greater automation to its Achieve and Trendsetter platesetter lines in the form of an automated plate loader with a capacity of up to 240 plates.

German guillotine manufacturer Polar-Mohr has signed a five-year deal to exclusively distribute the Guillo-Crease worldwide.

Global MP chief executive Kevin Dunstall has spoken out for the first time since the firm went into administration at the beginning of the month.

The Envelope Works has completed the installation of two presses ordered as part of a £600,000 spend earlier this year, including its first five-colour press and its 10th two-colour press.

Presstek has appointed former iRobot Corporation chief operating officer Jeff Beck to succeed David Savage as its president and chief executive officer.