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Brett Martin to introduce new high optical grade polyester sheet range at Fespa
Foamalux manufacturer Brett Martin will introduce Marpet-a FS aPET, a new range of high optical grade polyester sheets, at May’s Fespa 2015 exhibition in Cologne, Germany.

Taylor Brothers cuts makeready with new Speedmaster XL 75
Taylor Brothers has installed a new five-colour Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 75 with coater as a direct replacement for a nine-year-old Speedmaster CD 74 six-colour.

Capita scoping out further buys
Outsourcing giant Capita is planning to expand its Document & Information Services business through further acquisitions, while its new Mansfield site has achieved a major milestone.

Clays makes multimillion-pound ‘strategic’ HP investment
St Ives Clays has announced that it will purchase multiple HP Inkjet web presses in a multimillion-pound deal that marks the next major stage in its digital production print strategy for the UK book...

Paperlinx gains more time for bank talks
Paperlinx remains in talks with one of its European banks, and its shares have now been suspended until after Easter.

FE Burman boosts finishing op with Horizon and Uchida investment
London printer FE Burman has recently invested in a Horizon StitchLiner and Uchida Aerocut cutter, creaser and perforator to increase its production quality and streamline its productivity.

Northern & Shell set to close Broughton Printers
Northern & Shell is set to close its Preston print facility, Broughton Printers, with the loss of 91 jobs according to local media reports.

MP and mayor visit Marstan Press to celebrate 60th anniversary
Marstan Press has continued its 60th anniversary celebrations by welcoming the mayor of Bexley and the local MP for the area for separate site visits earlier this month.

Deanprint boosts efficiency with Baumann-Wohlenberg investment
Printer and bookbinder Deanprint has upgraded its finishing capabilities by investing in two Baumann-Wohlenberg 115 high speed cutters.

CMA launches recyclable alternative to Duratran
Clarins is the first major brand to adopt a new substrate from CMA Imaging that is billed as a recyclable alternative to ‘Duratran’ style photographic media.