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Tangent appoints new CFO

Tangent has appointed a new chief financial officer as Kevin Cameron, currently financial director, returns to Newcastle to head up the group's print operation.

Agfa books net profit for second year running

Agfa-Gevaert Group has cemented its return to profit with a positive net result for the second consecutive year in its full-year 2014 accounts.

Balreed raises £1,000 for PrintIT!

Digital equipment distributor Balreed has completed its ‘Pace or Pay Challenge’ to raise money for the PrintIT! initiative.

Former CEO Alexander buys Garnett Dickinson

Nick Alexander has bought Garnett Dickinson Group, with the exception of its digital operation, returning to the business he left two years ago.

GI Solutions Group eyes further acquisitions following management changes

GI Solutions Group has restructured its senior management as it targets further bolt-on acquisitions in 2015.

Soyang Europe launches first rigid substrate

Soyang Europe has announced two new wide-format substrates, including its first rigid board as well as a latex, solvent and UV printable magnetic wallcovering system.

Brother in £1bn cash offer for Domino Printing Sciences

Brother has launched a 915p per share cash offer for Domino Printing Sciences in a deal that values the Cambridge-based coding & marking and inkjet print equipment manufacturer at more than £1bn.

Pureprint rolls out Tharstern MIS integrated workflow

A Tharstern MIS that links together Kodak, Heidelberg and HP workflows is being installed at Uckfield-based printer Pureprint in a six-month rollout starting this month.

Marstan boosts CTP firepower with second Suprasetter

Marstan Press has completed the construction of a mezzanine CTP suite above its pressroom in order to accommodate an expanded pre-press set-up.

TG Print invests in D&K laminator

Woolwich, London-based TG Print & Design has invested in a new D&K Europa PB double-sided laminator, supplied by Encore Machinery.

Hague Print strengthens international presence following new hires

A UK print management company is looking to acquire businesses to expand after recently opening a new office and strengthening its presence abroad.

Magazine Printing Company in pre-pack three months after ill-fated sale

Enfield-based The Magazine Printing Company (MPC) has been sold in a pre-pack administration to former owner Anthony Stokes.

UK's largest biomass plant opened on Tullis Russell site

Paper and board manufacturer Tullis Russell has replaced a 1950s coal- and gas-fired combined heat and power (CHP) plant with a more eco- and cost-friendly biomass alternative.

Russell Printers expands into wide-format with Mimaki buy

Commercial printer Russell Printers has invested in a Mimaki CJV150-130 printer-cutter to enable it to meet the changing needs of its clients.

Two Sides initiative aims to stop 'go green - go paperless' claims

Some of the world's biggest corporate names continue to flout rules to gull consumers with deceptive claims that they should ditch paper for electronic communications, experts warn.