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IOS buys Lateral Group
IOS has acquired the entire share capital of Lateral Group, buying out co-founders Nick Dixon, Mike Hunter and Rick Taylor, who built the company into one of the UK's leading cross-media marketing...
Me & My machine: Epson WT7900
Impressed with the accurate, consistent and high-quality colour output of Epson WT7900, Vijay Jobanputra, the DGM for repro at ABPS gives a verdict for this wide-format machine.
Archant sales drop but stronger second half expected
Archant has said a stable market will dictate stronger profits in the second part of its half-year results after the publisher recorded a 4% drop in revenue during the first six months of 2011.
Halstan boss details motivation behind Pindar map div purchase
Halstan Holdings chairman Chris Smith has said that the niche business still boasts growth prospects and key accounts made the deal viable.
Dow revealed as Olympic Stadium wrap sponsor
London 2012 Worldwide Olympic Partner Dow Chemical Company has been named as the sponsor and fabricator of the 7m fabric curtain that will encircle the Olympic Stadium during next summer's Games.
Jury video: PrintWeek India Awards 2011
With a record number of print firms sending entries, the judges had a daunting task picking the best of the best during the PrintWeek India Awards judging process.
AVT to unveil new inline inspection modules at Labelexpo
Advanced Vision Technology (AVT) has targeted the UK packaging sector with a series of new tools and modules for its PrintVision/Helios II automatic inspection system.
Jobs on the line as De La Rue announces plans to shift UK production north
Unite has called De La Rue's decision to shift production from its Dunstable and Basingstoke facilities north to sites in Gateshead and Westhoughton "a shock and sad news for the local communities".
Government U-turn on print tenders a blow to our SMEs
In February, we reported the launch of a raft of measures intended to make it easier for SMEs to do business with central government. These included a Contracts Finder website, which would feature all...
GMG ColorProof support added for HP Designjet Z6200
Colour management specialist GMG has added support for the HP Designjet Z6200 heavy-duty photo printer to its ColorProof proofing software.
Wisconsin printer the Marek Group acquires marketer Brandspring
Wisconsin-based printer the Marek Group has acquired Minneapolis-based integrated marketer Brandspring Solutions as it looks to not only expand geographically but also broaden its web-to-print...
Sabur Ink Systems adds Klieverik and La Meccanica to distribution base
Textile printing equipment supplier Sabur Ink Systems has tied up two UK distribution deals by adding Klieverik calender heat presses and La Meccanica's Qualijet K direct-to-textile printers to its...
Unite slams "devastating" Thomson Litho restructure
Unite has called Thomson Litho's plans to shift production away from East Kilbride "devastating" for its members and the area but claimed it would explore every avenue with the group in the coming...
Post Haste Printers buys Perf Offset inline finishing system
Post Haste Printers has invested in a Perf Offset system for inline finishing on litho presses, in a bid to cut costs and bring more functions in-house.
UPM reports positive half-year results
Paper manufacturer UPM has said that it took a "major strategic step" after acquiring fellow paper business Myllykoski, after posting positive half-year figures.