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Kyocera has boosted its document printing portfolio with the introduction of a string of new products following the launch of its first production printer.

Print industry veteran Geoff Loftus has been appointed vice president for inkjet service at EFI as part of an effort by the manufacturer to strengthen its global offering.

Walstead Southernprint will cease most of its operations at the end of the year, following closure talks that began in November.

Printing Plus has increased its finishing productivity after taking on a DC-646i multi-finisher from Duplo.

Companies across the paper value chain are part of a new alliance that has been established to promote sustainable methods of dealing with fibre-based packaging.

Independent book retailer The Book People has fallen into administration.

St Austell Printing Company (SAPC) is set to appear on Channel 4 next week to showcase its high-profile work on the Top Trumps brand as part of a special film on toy production.

Odessa Print Group owed trade creditors nearly £2m with unsecured creditor claims of £2.8m when it went into administration in October, prior to its pre-pack sale to newco Odessa UK.

Pennine Signs has taken delivery of an HP Latex 365 wide-format printer to support its expansion.

Independent German paper mill Feldmuehle has successfully completed its restructuring process and the business will now exit its insolvency proceedings.