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Mimaki to give European debut to Tx500-1800DS direct sublimation printer at Fespa Digital
The Tx500-1800DS direct sublimation printer for the textile and soft signage industries will be one of two key devices showcased by Mimaki at Fespa Digital 2014, from 20-23 May at Munich Messe.

Artisan proposes large-scale redundancies
Artisan Press has entered into a consultation with Unite and workers at its factory over proposed job cuts that could affect almost a third of its workforce.

Polestar confirmed as single supplier for IPC
IPC Media has officially confirmed that it has awarded its entire multimillion-pound print contract to Polestar, effective from July.

Smart Print hails "excellent" Ipex and reveals smart watch winner
First time Ipex exhibitor and digital kit reseller Smart Print has reported an “excellent Ipex”, securing more than £100,000 worth of sales across the show’s six days.

IPC opts for single supplier after Polestar and Wyndeham tender
IPC Media has handed its multi-million pound print contract to a single supplier, in a move that has far-reaching ramifications for the UK magazine printing supply chain.

IFS announced as exclusive UK supplier of Tecnau and LasermaxRoll
Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS) has been announced as the new exclusive UK supplier of Tecnau and LasermaxRoll equipment, taking over from Friedheim International.

Stralfors eyes further investment following £1m spend
New equipment investment at Stralfors UK could top £2m this year as the company looks to follow up on its recent investment in an Océ ColorStream 3500 from Canon.

Banbury invests in Tharstern Primo MIS
Banbury Litho has signed for a Tharstern Primo MIS at Ipex.

Trotec sets laser sights on print and packaging
Trotec Laser (S3-F251) is attending its first Ipex as an exhibitor as it targets the emerging market in print and packaging for its range of laser cutting equipment.

Lumejet secures third Ipex S200 sale
Lumejet has announced a third S200 press sale, to fine printers and bookbinders Barnard & Westwood.