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Hague continues on M&A path with latest venture

Print management specialist Hague Print has snapped up rival print management firm Venture Business Forms in its second acquisition of 2018.

Legal block on Fujifilm-Xerox deal is overturned

After a four-month hiatus the Fujifilm-Xerox takeover deal could be resurrected after a New York State judge ruled in Fujifilm’s favour and reversed a previous court injunction blocking the deal.

Technique bolsters cutting capacity

Technique Print Group has sharpened up its cutting capacity after upgrading its guillotine to carve out efficiencies of 75%.

Australian tobacco warnings would be used in no-deal Brexit

Graphic warnings on tobacco products sold in the UK would be replaced by Australian alternatives in the event of a no-deal Brexit scenario.

Callprint Dubai sold to MBO team

The Dubai business previously owned by Callprint has been sold for the second time in as many months, while PrintWeek can reveal that a number of Callprint Group creditors have raised concerns about...

Industry celebrates International Print Day

Printers, suppliers and others in the industry around the world are getting involved with International Print Day today (17 October).

Showcard enhances cutting capability with Elitron spend

Showcard Print has invested in an Elitron Kombo TAV-R 32.22 automatic cutting system to bring versatility to its short-run and complex or intensive production runs.

Consumers wise up to packs' environmental impact

Shoppers are becoming increasingly aware of how environmentally friendly the packaging they come into contact with is and are acting accordingly on their purchasing decisions, according to new...

Epple Druckfarben takes stake in Pulse

Epple Druckfarben has taken a 40% stake in coatings and adhesives manufacturer Pulse Global Holdings, which comprises the Pulse Printing Products and Pulse Roll Label Products businesses.

Overmatter: tit for tat

The Apprentice is back, and Overmatter is of course glued to the television of a Wednesday evening, awaiting the latest puffed up pronouncements from this year’s array of egotistical maniacs.

ASAP maps out Henry Boot’s magnetic presence

An age-old lesson of business success is to never forget where you’re from. Property developer Henry Boot – which manages bases across the North and Midlands from its headquarters in Sheffield – will...

Clays makes first investment under new owner

Clays has expanded its print facilities for the first time since it was bought earlier this year with the investment in an HP PageWide T490HD web press that is set to begin production in mid November.

New £50 notes to be printed on plastic

The Bank of England has confirmed it plans to issue a new £50 note printed on polymer.

Aspen boosts services in triple kit buy

Aspen has replaced four printers with a Canon Océ Colorado 1640 as part of a broader investment aimed at reducing its environmental impact and boosting its short-run capabilities.

MagnaColours acquires LJ Specialities

Inks supplier MagnaColours has acquired the goodwill and inventory of pigments, dyestuffs and speciality chemicals supplier LJ Specialities.