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Interactive print firms aim to boost reach through crowdfunding
Two interactive print technology firms have launched crowdfunding initiatives in an attempt to boost the reach of their respective technologies.

Bristol Labels establishes digital service with Epson buy
Bristol Labels has invested in an Epson SurePress L-4033AW inkjet label press to bring digital label production in-house and boost its production capacity by around 20%.

APP to increase supply of PEFC products following Indonesian certification
Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) is to sell paper and board made from PEFC-certified Indonesian wood fibre for the first time.

Up to 2,000 jobs at risk as Whistl ends E2E services
Postal delivery service Whistl has stopped its end-to-end (E2E) delivery service, on the same day as a Whistl lorry was involved in 13-vehicle pile up.

Boldens boosts productivity with VersaArt RS-640 buy
Signage manufacturer Boldens Signage Solutions has invested in a Roland DG VersaArt RS-640 to enable it to offer a faster turnaround to its customers and complete more work in-house.

Service Graphics signs deal to supply motorised banner system
Wide-format specialist Service Graphics has signed a deal with Galebreaker Group to sell a new system that makes it easier to install and change banners.

Veritek secures RTI Digital service partnership
Eastbourne-based technical services supplier Veritek has secured a service partnership with RTI Digital, the Canadian-headquartered manufacturer of Vortex print systems, which use high-speed Memjet...

Fespa's World Wrap Master 2015 announced
A Hungarian ‘wrapper’ has won the Fespa World Wrap Masters competition for the second year in a row.

London print shop relocates operations to Scotland
Central London printer Solways has moved printing operations to Dumfries in Scotland following an alliance with Solway Print, a separate company.

Heidelberg plots growth strategy
Heidelberg is pledging a “return to growth” in the future, despite posting sales down 4% for 2014/2015 including a 15-month contribution from Gallus.

Bids in for Tullis Russell brands
Speculation is mounting over the future for Tullis Russell’s valuable brands, as it emerged that the failed papermaker was owed more than £1m by Paperlinx when the merchant went into administration.

HH Global director departs
HH Global has parted company with one of its long-serving directors.

Paperlinx debts revealed
Paperlinx UK owed creditors almost £53m, had a pension deficit of £180m, and owed HMRC nearly £10m in VAT at the time it was placed into administration.

Hedgerow Print 'triples capacity' with Komori investment
Crediton, Devon-based Hedgerow Print has installed a Komori LS529 with UV drying in the largest single investment in the company's 26-year history.

PressOn signs licensing deal with South African wallpaper company
Kent printer PressOn has signed a manufacturing and distribution deal with South African wallpaper designer Robin Sprong.