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Solopress launches API for print procurement
Solopress has unveiled a new API designed to improve third-party print procurement processes.
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MBO at FCS Laser Mail
FCS Laser Mail has been acquired by its senior management team in an MBO deal.
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Envision Media boosts production with HP Stitch
Printed brand communications company Envision Media has boosted its production and reduced its turnaround times for customers after taking on a new HP Stitch S1000 dye-sub printer.
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Alibaba transforms Sttark's capex procurement strategy
Leading US custom packaging manufacturer Sttark has boosted its die-cutting capabilities in short order by sourcing a highly automated machine on Chinese digital marketplace Alibaba.
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Out now, our August & September issue features a homage to 30 years of digital as well as our usual menu of thought-provoking insights, business critical info and all the latest news and views...
Despite most definitely being written and produced by humans, the issue opens with an in-depth look at AI and what it might mean for print, with our second briefing asking if the rising appetite for...
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Bankrupt Dutch printer’s kit up for auction
A raft of “barely used” kit belonging to a bankrupt Dutch printer is currently up for auction.
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Bell & Bain makes inkjet move with Ricoh install
Bell & Bain is taking delivery of a Ricoh Pro VC70000 high-speed inkjet press this week after settling on its latest digital move.
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Chinese packaging kit manufacturer opens UK operation
A Chinese manufacturer of packaging machinery has established a new UK division in Glenrothes, Fife.
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Graham & Brown digital transition threatens 100 jobs
Wallpaper giant Graham & Brown (G&B) has revealed it will close its Blackburn production site and switch to digital-only production, shopping its longer-run work out to European partners.
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Kodak installs first next-gen inkjets
Kodak installed the first Prosper Ultra 520 and Prosper 7000 Turbo presses during Q2, while separately the manufacturer is set to exit its Jersey joint venture for newspaper printing.