Printers

SME printers are set to benefit from lower business rates following the publication of the government's Localism Bill yesterday (13 December).

Penrith print business Reeds Printers has been bought by one of its key clients, Carlisle-based H&H Group, following its decision to enter the print industry.

St Ives Group subsidiary Clays, famed for its tight security measures on the production of the Harry Potter books, has been involved in another high-flying book launch.

Interprint has switched to chemistry-free plate production with Agfa's Azura TS plates, Avalon N8 platesetter and Apogee workflow.

CS Labels has installed a Xeikon 3030 digital label press - its fourth Xeikon in as many years - in an overhaul of its digital production.

Roto Smeets chief executive John Caris has sensationally stepped down from his role, and will leave the business at the beginning of the New Year.

Print24 has invested in its first UV hybrid machine, an HP Scitex XP2750, to become one of the first Estonian firms to tap into the market for UV flatbed work.

St Ives has sold its south London headquarters for 6.3m and will relocate to new offices close to Blackfriars station in the capital early next year.

Trinity Mirror has renewed its plate contract with Fujifilm following the expiration of its previous seven-year deal with the plate manufacturer.