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Tobacco firms consider options following UK plain packaging ruling
Tobacco firm JTI is considering an appeal in the Supreme Court after the Court of Appeal last week rejected an appeal against the implementation of plain packaging on tobacco packs.

Twenty Four Seven sings praises of new DYSS
Twenty Four Seven Design & Print has expanded its wide-format finishing capabilities after investing in a DYSS X7-1624C Superhead digital cutter.

YPS boosts finishing offering with fresh investments
Wide-format and digital printer Your Print Solution has invested more than £100,000 in its finishing department as it looks to up its offering to clients.

Data Image in global first
Data Image Group has claimed to be the first company in the world to take delivery of an Esko Kongsberg C automated robotic production system.

API acquisitive in Amsterdam
Foil and laminate manufacturer API Group has acquired Netherlands-based Amsterdam Metallized Products (AMP).

Ipack Solutions signs UK distribution deal for Hatten Boomerang
Finishing specialist Ipack Solutions has become the UK and Ireland distributor for the Hatten Boomerang range of single-operator returning folder-gluers.

Platen purchase completes big investment year for Marstan
Marstan Press has installed a Heidelberg GTP foiling platen, its third foiling machine in the past year, as it continues to increase capacity.

IFS unveils first Horizon award winners
Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS) held its inaugural customer awards for Horizon users yesterday.

Character Mailing increases productivity with Sitma buy
Mailing house Character Mailing has boosted its productivity by purchasing a Sitma SM10 envelope enclosing machine.

ISAG launches new lay-flat bookbinder
Swiss manufacturer Imaging Solutions (ISAG) has launched a new lay-flat bookbinding system aimed at high-end applications.