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Birtwells updates collation with Horizon buy
Birtwells has taken three Horizon VAC-600H collators in order to improve the efficiency of its carbonless books and pads output.
RRD bosses instigate poison pill
RR Donnelley has instigated a Rights Plan – or so-called poison pill – aimed at preventing anyone acquiring “undue influence or control” of the company without board approval.
Former Lynhurst Press director mourned
David Samuels, the former co-owner of Basildon’s Lynhurst Press, has died aged 77.
Ex-Opus boss steps in at Bakergoodchild
Paul Brough has returned to a high-profile position in the print industry as he steps into the role of managing director at Bakergoodchild.
Discount Displays speeds up with new Latex
Discount Displays has brought in an HP Latex R2000 Plus to do the work of two machines as it looks to speed up its display graphics capabilities.
Dixon Printing Company kit up for auction
The machinery belonging to a printer founded in 1895 that went into liquidation earlier this month is being sold via online auction.
Expansion costs weigh on Grafenia results
Sales at Grafenia are up but operating losses have more than doubled under the weight of one-off and up-front costs including its expansion into the US. However, the business remains on the M&A trail...
Merseyside Printing Company marks 100th year
Merseyside Printing Company will celebrate 100 years in business this summer by holding an exhibition of old and new photographs at Runcorn’s Heath Business Park.
CSDPrint eyes growth through new clients and kit
Wide-format specialist CSDPrint is on track to report a record turnover after a 28% increase year-on-year in the first six month of 2019, largely down to new customers and kit investments.
Daily Mail owner may bid for the i
DMGT looks set to throw its hat into the ring as the number of potential bidders for the assets of JPI Media continues to grow.
W&G Baird modernises folding with Stahlfolder double
W&G Baird has invested in two new Stahlfolders from Heidelberg to revamp its folding capabilities and boost its output.
Moo sales pass £100m amid currency switch
Sales at Moo have powered past £100m, in a year when the group also opted to switch to reporting in US dollars – with more than 70% of turnover now originating in the States.
CWU to ballot over 100,000 Royal Mail workers on strike action
More than 100,000 Royal Mail staff are to be balloted for possible strike action over grievances about job security and the terms and conditions of their employment.
Printing Charity expands bookbinding initiative
The Printing Charity is funding a scheme to help promote bookbinding and bookbinding tuition and to increase the number of students taking up the craft and entering the profession.
Vism supports growth with new hire
Project management software developer Vism has taken on a new client engagement manager to support its continued growth.