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Finishing equipment manufacturer Morgana has introduced the BM500, a new addition to its booklet making range, which is capable of producing booklets of up to 200 pages.

Antalis has been appointed as exclusive distributor for Polyart, the recyclable synthetic paper produced by sister company ArjoBex.

Frome, Somerset-based printer PPS Commercial Print has invested in a Duplo Digital System 5000 bookletmaker to reduce its makeready times and benefit from full automation.

Papergraphics has moved into the hardware and software markets after becoming one of four Jetrix resellers in the UK.

Fledgling finishing and assembly company Forward Finishing has invested in new equipment and is due to move to larger premises to cope with rapid growth since opening last year.

Unite has suspended strike action at Smurfit Kappa's Northampton corrugated facility while it awaits the outcome of an appeal against the sacking of two of its senior stewards at the plant.

Independent manufacturer and supplier of coatings and pressroom consumables Ultrachem has launched Fastbond clear ultraviolet curing adhesive.

Vision Paper and Board has introduced a new service which will see it offer a ream-wrapped range of products to complement its bulk-packed portfolio.

Canon will launch and demonstrate a new UV-curable ink for its Océ Arizona 300-, 400- and 600-Series printers at next month's Fespa 2015 exhibition in Cologne.

Setting up an entirely new factory, effectively from the starting point of a blank sheet of paper, is a luxury afforded to few print bosses and one that would be a dream for many.