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Gardners acquired by Elaghmore

UK private equity fund Elaghmore has acquired wide-format printer Gardners.

VGL implements Vism project management system

VGL has implemented the Vism project management software system to save time and improve customer service and satisfaction for its installation process.

Watkiss directors retire

Watkiss Automation directors Paul and Susan Attew have retired from the business to pursue their other interests outside of the printing industry.

Liverpool Echo produces special editions for football fans in Madrid

The Liverpool Echo published three special editions for football fans that made the journey to Madrid for Saturday’s Champions League final.

Heidelberg launches online platform to share label knowledge

Heidelberg has launched a new online knowledge platform for labelmakers to provide insight on technology developments and market trends.

Printing Charity expands reach

The Printing Charity has supported a third more people in 2018 compared with the previous year.

Calderprint appoints administrators

Calderprint has been formally placed into administration after it closed its doors last month.

Heidelberg CFO to depart

Heidelberg is looking for a new chief financial officer with long-serving incumbent Dirk Kaliebe set to step down at the end of September.

Immediate makes paper wrap move

Immediate Media is switching two titles to paper wrapping in the latest publishing move away from polywrap.

More Circle firms sold

Circle Media Group has sold its German printing operations to the same newly-formed company that acquired its Finnish gravure business two months ago.

Delta Group rebrands and restructures for efficiency

The Delta Group has refreshed its brand in order to streamline and consolidate its expanding portfolio of services.

De La Rue warns on profits, CEO to depart

Shares in De La Rue fell by nearly 30% after the security printing group warned on its outlook and announced further restructuring, together with the departure of CEO Martin Sutherland.

Premier Print increases growth pace with RMGT 924

Premier Print Group is poised to achieve a record monthly sales figure after successfully bedding in its new RMGT 924 LED-UV press as the centrepiece of its production facilities.

Intergraf conference mulls future trends

Intergraf, the European association of trade federations, held its annual conference in London last week.

Trailblazer scheme gains final government approval

The Print Trailblazer Level 3 scheme has now won full government approval, with first uptake expected at the start of the next academic year.