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MTP Media invests in B2 five-colour Sakurai press
MTP Media has invested in a Sakurai 575SDW five-colour B2 press, which has replaced an older four-colour B2 machine from the same manufacturer.

Massive fire affects Yorkshire packaging firms
A huge fire has destroyed Tradpak’s facility in Armley near Leeds city centre.

Fespa marks European debut for Kongsberg C and V Series cutting tables
Esko will show its super-wide C Series and entry-level V Series Kongsberg cutting tables for the first time in Europe at next month's Fespa Digital 2014 exhibition in Munich, Germany (20-23 May).

Xeretec expands Xerox reseller network with ROI merger
Xeretec has bought the trade and assets of ROI Group’s Xerox reseller operation ROI Digital, further boosting its geographic coverage.

Douglas overhauls pre-press with CTP and workflow investment
Bishop's Stortford-based design and print business Douglas has invested in a new Suprasetter A75 from Heidelberg as well as an upgrade to its pre-press software suite.

Restructuring expert joins KBA board
KBA has appointed restructuring expert Dr Andreas Plesske to head up its Fit@All transformation programme.

Watkiss Automation launches Mamo laminators to UK market
Watkiss Automation has launched the Plasti series of hot and cold laminating machines from Italian finishing manufacturer Mamo into the UK.

Prepress Services targets upgrade market with new platesetter
Prepress Services is bringing a new range of B2 and B1 thermal CTP systems to the UK.

Rocket Graphics installs UK's first Caldera Flow+ 2.0 workflow
Rocket Graphics has become the first printer in the UK to install Caldera's second generation Flow+ workflow as part of its ongoing investment plan.

EFI announces Rhapso acquisition and first quarter results
EFI has announced the acquisition of print and packaging software developer Group Rhapso, as it posted double-digit jumps in sales and profitability in its first quarter results.