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Saxoprint joins Vpress Coreprint Pro platform

Online printer Saxoprint has integrated its product range with the Vpress Coreprint Pro web-to-print platform in order to tap into a wider market of potential clients and simplify ordering.

Tough June hits Heidelberg forecasts

Heidelberg has downgraded its profit expectations for the current financial year after weak trading in June – particularly in its home market of Germany – caused the group to revise forecasts.

Personalisation is more than a first name

According to recent research, brands are missing a trick when it comes to personalisation and this represents a significant opportunity for printers.

Clays completes £12m spend to embrace shorter runs

Clays has completed a £12m investment drive that comprises a raft of Muller Martini finishing kit alongside a new Fujifilm Jet Press 750S.

Activist investor puts more pressure on De La Rue

De La Rue is on the receiving end of renewed pressure from activist investor Crystal Amber, which has called on chairman Philip Rogerson to stand down at next week’s AGM.

Flexpress boosts book business with Horizon triple

Trade printer Flexpress has taken on three new Horizon finishing machines to strengthen its capabilities in book and brochure production.

Friedheim’s Bristow becomes new Picon chair

Friedheim International managing director Mark Bristow has been named as the new chairman of Picon.

CMS invests in £500k CMC paper wrapping spend

Central Mailing Services (CMS) has ordered a new bespoke CMC One paper wrapping line with a £500,000 price tag to introduce the service to its offering.

Wahooti supports growth with Vism install

Wahooti has implemented the Vism project management software system to maximise the efficiency and profitability of its installation processes and support its rapid growth.

Shipping company fined after driver struck by paper reel

A shipping company must pay nearly £40,000 after a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) driver was injured when he was struck by a paper reel that was being loaded onto his trailer.