Companies & suppliers

Downton saves Charles Gee Group subsidiary from liquidation

Independent logistics business CM Downton has bought the Charles Gee Group subsidiary C&H (Hauliers), a major supplier to UK newspaper printers, from administrators FRP Advisory.

MCM launches XMPie software as a managed service offering

Multi Channel Machine (MCM), an offshoot of Flyte Associates consultancy, has become the first company to offer XMPie cross-media software as a software as a managed service (SAAMS) solution.

Mimaki to unveil latest wide-format flatbed

Mimaki is to debut a new wide-format LED UV-cured flatbed inkjet, the JFX200-2513, next week.

Johnston Press in 'crunch talks' with lenders

Johnston Press has reportedly hired the investment bank Rothschild as it prepares to enter discussion with its lenders over its £306m net debt.

Police discover 3D printed 'gun components' in Manchester raid

A 3D printer and what are suspected to be components for a 3D printed gun were among items seized by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) in a series of raids in the Wythenshawe area of Manchester...

Mimaki adds to digital textile range with Tx500-1800B launch

Mimaki has announced the launch of the TX500-1800B direct-to-fabric digital textile printer.

Cogent B2B poised to rebrand St Ives Bradford

The new owner of St Ives Direct Bradford is putting in place its executive team ahead of a re-branding of its print interests.

Autobond appoints Indian distributor

Autobond has appointed Mumbai-based Malhotra Graphics as the distribution agent for its range of film laminating and spot UV machinery in India.

Security printer charged with corruption

One of the UK's longest-established independent security printing companies, along with two of its directors, has been charged with corruption.

RR Donnelley to buy Consolidated Graphics

RR Donnelley (RRD) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Consolidated Graphics (CGX) in a $620m cash plus shares deal.