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Pureprint snaps up Ashford Colour Press

Pureprint has acquired the Ashford Colour Press digital business out of administration – dramatically increasing its book printing capacity and adding a big chunk of inkjet printing to the group’s...

Operations director Tristan Harrold: it's a proud moment to buy these machines

OPG doubles capacity with Latex and Zünd install

Scottish fleet livery and vehicle wrapping specialist OPG has doubled its operating capacity with the installation of a brand-new HP Latex 3600 printer and Zünd G3 cutting table.

Consumers said they were significantly more likely to read a letter than an email

JICMail and Origin conduct mail measurement pilot study

JICMail and ISBA’s cross-media measurement programme Origin are conducting a mail measurement pilot study.

(L-R) Koenig & Bauer's Dirk Winkler and Actega's Jan Franz Allerkamp commit to extending their development partnership

Koenig & Bauer and Actega renew partnership

The development partnership between Koenig & Bauer and Actega will continue into the future after the two companies agreed to extend their partnership for another three years.

Serendipity highlights RGB benefits with new option

Serendipity Software has launched a new tool to support RGB workflows for digital printing, including spot colours.

Spirit Label Solutions was founded by five veterans of the industry

Spirit Label Solutions bought out of administration

Glasgow whisky and spirit labelling specialist Spirit Label Solutions has been bought out of administration by Spirit Labels, a new company founded by local businessman Craig Hyslop.

Rapidity's new Speedmaster is a 2021 four-colour plus coater

Rapidity reopens litho division with a bang

Rapidity has re-entered the litho game with a new £1.5m litho division at its Sidcup site, following its transfer of digital printing to central London, printing double shifts within weeks of opening.

Printing Charity heralds increased support but says it can do more

At the Printing Charity’s annual luncheon yesterday (14 November), it revealed that its free confidential helpline was now supporting 32,000 industry workers and their families.

The strategic acquisition was announced yesterday (14 November)

X-Rite acquires Colorware

X-Rite Incorporated has acquired Dutch company Colorware, a producer of colour management software for the production of printed goods and packaging.

Digital printing is bright spot in Agfa's Q3

Agfa has reported a further improvement in the performance of its digital printing and inks business in Q3, but a major restructure of its radiology film wing is likely to result in significant job...