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Fujitsu announces massive UK cuts
Japanese technology giant Fujitsu, which operates a large managed print services division in Merseyside among its other UK businesses, is set to axe more than 10% of its employees nationwide.

3M adds nine new colours to Wrap Film Series 1080
3M has introduced nine new additions to its Wrap Film Series 1080, including three 'colour flip' options.

New role for Martin Mayo
Former Kodak director Martin Mayo has joined EFI in a newly-created role.

Hague continues acquisition strategy with third buy in 2016
Print management firm Hague Print has added to its run of acquisitions this year by purchasing accountancy forms supplier Custom Forms.

Trading tough for Grafenia but price overhaul reaps rewards
A new lower pricing strategy has boosted orders across Grafenia’s branded networks, as the business continues to grow its family of Nettl web studios, signing its 80th partner this week.

Spectrum commemorates 25th anniversary with Jetrix purchase
Sign printer Spectrum Sign & Display has installed a Jetrix KX7 flatbed printer in its 25th year of trading.

Bobst to launch two new barrier solutions for transparent films
Bobst will use its October vacuum metalizing open house to launch two new protective topcoats for its Alox polyester transparent films.

Global Graphics names new print sales vice-president
Print software developer Global Graphics has appointed former Xaar European account manager Jeremy Spencer to the newly created role of print sales vice-president.

Pureprint Group to open US operation
Pureprint Group is to open a new client service office in New York, its first outside the UK, and has plans to open a site in Asia within the next 18 months.

Weak pound puts paper prices under pressure
Printers and print buyers should be braced for double-digit paper price rises if the pound fails to strengthen against the euro, with one papermaker describing the current situation as “a...