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New lease of life for Minuteman Southampton
Hedge End-based Minuteman Press is set for growth with new kit and new blood, since being taken over in September.
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PSE launches research engine to help DM campaign planning
Specialist agency PSE Offline Marketing has launched a new research engine that analyses historical campaign data, helping marketers to ensure all future planning and delivery is backed by insights...
![Freestyle Designs managing director Jayson Godridge (centre) with Josero consumables sales manager Mitch Anstey and managing director Sarah Winterbottom](/media/nvffefn3/freestyle-designs-agfa-anapurna.jpg?width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e732b9d89420)
Freestyle Designs expands with Agfa Anapurna
Bath-based Freestyle Designs has installed an Agfa Anapurna H2500i LED to help remove bottlenecks and increase volume and variety of work.
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RRD says increased Chatham bid is ‘Superior Proposal’
As the bidding war over the future ownership of RR Donnelley rumbles on, the company’s board has now unanimously determined that Chatham Asset Management’s increased offer constitutes a ‘Superior...
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RA Smart large-format division in new Acuity deal
RA Smart Large Format, the textiles printing specialist’s new large-format equipment arm, has signed a deal with Fujifilm to supply its Acuity range of devices, with the first install set for January.
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SMP welcomes Royal Mail 2022 incentives programme
The Strategic Mailing Partnership (SMP) has welcomed Royal Mail’s 2022 initiatives to support the growth and retention of the letters industry.
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RRD accepts revised Atlas proposal
RR Donnelley (RRD) has accepted a revised proposal from affiliates of Atlas Holdings to increase the price per share of its pending acquisition of the business but has already received an increased...
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Cyril Luff upgrades CTP and workflow
Independent metal decorator Cyril Luff Metal Decorators has upgraded its CTP and workflow to boost its quality and production efficiency.
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Plan B measures: industry reacts
Industry leaders have reacted with dismay after the government announced ‘Plan B’ restrictions for England in the face of the new Omicron coronavirus variant.
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DS Smith sees profit leap in H1
DS Smith reported a bumper profit increase in its half-year results after achieving record corrugated box volume growth.