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End of the line for Polestar Colchester
Polestar Colchester has become the latest casualty of the group’s consolidation of its web offset facilities.

FastAnt upgrades HP Scitex FB7600 with varnish system
FastAnt, the digital printing and fulfilment arm of the Taylor Bloxham Group, has upgraded its HP Scitex FB7600 digital flatbed printer to add a multi-functional varnish system and boost productivity.

Baker Goodchild boosts capacity with second Konica Bizhub Pro C6000L
Direct mail fulfilment and print management services provider Baker Goodchild has invested in a second Konica Minolta Bizhub Pro C6000L.

Thirlby to leave ESP for new venture
ESP Colour managing director Anthony Thirlby is leaving the firm after nine years of pushing the boundaries of world-class efficiency improvements.

Pre-Christmas closure for Petty press hall
Polestar Petty will cease printing on 20 December, according to local reports.

Durst demonstrates 1300 series at packaging event
Durst used a two-day open house at its production facility in Lienz, Austria on 10-11 November to demonstrate its new Rho 1300 series wide-format printers, which were launched at Fespa 2014.

Overmatter: Stuff Print People Say
Between The Apprentice, I’m A Celebrity and X Factor, the TV schedule seems to be reaching a critical mass of imbeciles. And that’s just Ant and/or Dec.

Killer app: Howard Hunt helps put magic back into Christmas
Keeping the magic of Christmas alive can be a challenge for any parent as children get older and more curious.

The Media Village invests for digital growth with Konica kit
The Media Village has bought a Konica Minolta Bizhub Press C1100 as it prepares for further digital growth.

Nth Degree Imaging becomes Epson service partner
Nth Degree Imaging has become a UK service partner for Epson’s large-format inkjet printers.

Major expansion at RNB Group
RNB Group has made a six-figure investment in expanding its facilities and range of services on the back of new business wins.

Normanton Advertiser cuts maintenance costs with Polar spend
Commercial and trade printer Normanton Advertiser has invested in a Polar 56 ECO from Heidelberg to replace an older model.

Kerridge steps down as Benson MD
Mark Kerridge has stepped down as managing director of Benson Group, the £120m turnover packaging printer that was acquired by Graphic Packaging International earlier this year for £100m.

CFH Docmail wins slice of £1.2bn health services framework
CFH Docmail has been appointed to Lot 2 of the £1.2bn General Practice Systems of Choice (GPSoC) framework agreement for its hybrid mailing services, including Docmail and the newly-developed ROVa.

Vision Paper and Board expands Calisto Hi Bulk range
Paper merchant and convertor Vision Paper and Board, part of the Middleton Paper Group, has increased its Calisto Hi Bulk gloss and silk range by adding new grammages and sizes.