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Print farming companies struck off

Two companies connected to a controversial print farmer specialising in books have been wound up by the Secretary of State for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy.

Handforth joins CyanX

Former Apex Digital Graphics sales and marketing director Neil Handforth has joined CyanX in a newly-created role.

Clicks kit goes on sale

An array of equipment previously used by Clicks, including what was the first Screen Truepress Jet W3200UV wide-format printer in the world, is going under the hammer at auction.

Max Spielmann buys 450 Renz machines

Renz has completed delivery of its biggest ever multiple machine UK order - 450 calendar binding kits for high-street photo chain Max Spielmann.

Infigo Software recognised in Parliamentary Review

Infigo Software has been recognised by Lords and former cabinet members for outstanding work in the technology sector.

Limpet Labels to treble production capacity

Limpet Labels UK? is about to treble its production capacity after booting up a Screen Truepress L350UV+ UV inkjet printer.

CMS spends £300k as investment drive continues

Central Mailing Services (CMS) has invested £300,000 in a raft of new machinery as it continues to grow following its June move to a new circa-4,300sqm Birmingham base.

Xerox: Iridesse sales up, iGen down

Xerox chief John Visentin has hailed the new Iridesse digital press for “driving new business” and exceeding expectations at the manufacturer, even though sales of high-end production devices fell in...

Rocket boosts output with £600k spend

Large-format digital production company Rocket Graphics has spent £600,000 on two new pieces of equipment and extended its printroom to boost production output.

Essentra packaging division returns to growth

Essentra’s packaging division returned to growth in Q3, reporting an increase of more than 4%, excluding the impact from the closure of the Newport folding cartons site last year.

Fespa Awards 2019 open for submissions

The longest-running awards competition in speciality print is once again calling for entries, with judges including a veteran printer to artists Salvador Dali and Joan Miró.

Print Data Solutions eyes expansion on 20th anniversary

Print Data Solutions (PDS) is celebrating its 20th anniversary by looking to the future as it prepares to add video-in-print production to its offering and expand its design wing.

US group plans Communisis takeover

Acquisitive US billing services group OSG aims to expand into Europe and will more than double in size through an all-cash recommended offer for Communisis that values the PLC at nearly £154m.

ProCo scoops top award at print's night of nights

The industry’s finest celebrated the magic of print at last night’s PrintWeek Awards, at which Sheffield-headquartered ProCo were crowned the 2018 Company of the Year.

Book Printer of the Year: Boss Print

Last year’s highly commended entry turned a new leaf in 2018 with an outright category win. “Great attention to detail, with complex technical solutions to difficult issues resulting in beautiful...