Europe

300 jobs to go at Goss France after Goss International proposal accepted

A French court has accepted a proposed 2.4m deal from Goss International to restructure its operations in France, leaving just 123 positions across two sites.

Veritek in 11m MBO

Directors of Eastbourne-based technical services supplier Veritek Global have led a management buyout of the business after securing a combined debt and equity funding package.

EFI wins latest patent lawsuit

A Spanish appeals court has backed an earlier ruling that claims of patent infringement brought against Cretaprint are meritless.

HH Global secures multimillion-pound Siemens contract

Print management firm HH Global has won a three-year contract to provide electronics giant Siemens with global end-to-end print services.

McGowans Print targets speed and productivity with a new Rho 1030

Irish digital printer McGowans Print is looking to diversify and boost business after installing a high-speed Durst Rho 1030 automated flatbed printer.

World's first print-on-demand newsstand uses Ricoh tech

A prototype billed as the world's first print-on-demand newsstand is using Ricoh technology and may be rolled out in the UK.

Xeikon to test Trillium technology

Xeikon is poised to select a suitable European beta site for a new high-speed digital press using its Trillium liquid toner technology.

Agfa Graphics set to close European plate factory

Agfa Graphics plans to close down its printing plate factory in Manerbio, northern Italy with the loss of all 123 jobs.

Major book printer in talks with banks over debt

CPI Group is in negotiations with its bankers to restructure its debt.

Drytac acquires US-based Multi-Tac

Bristol-based adhesive coatings manufacturer Drytac Europe has acquired Canadian firm Multi-Tac for an undisclosed sum.

Muller Martini accelerates restructure programme

Swiss manufacturer Muller Martini has stepped up its global restructure announcing consolidation plans that could impact around 550 jobs worldwide.

Ex-Fulmar director sets up new venture

Former Fulmar works director Dave Copson has set up a new venture targeting the Middle East, offering services including press calibration and colour management.