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European Sign Expo set for largest event to date

European Sign Expo 2018, the annual exhibition dedicated to non-printed signage which is co-located with the Fespa wide-format print expo, is sold out and set for its largest event to date.

New UK Sakurai litho agent sells first two presses

A new agency set up last summer to supply Sakurai litho presses to the UK and Ireland market has installed its first two machines and said there are more to follow.

De La Rue cans plans to challenge passport deal

The saga over the future production of UK passports has taken another dramatic twist - De Le Rue has abandoned plans to pursue a legal challenge against the Home Office’s controversial decision to...

Andesign goes big with Massivit

Large-format specialist Andesign is looking to bring a new dimension to event props, POS and museum displays after investing in large-scale 3D technology.

WPAPS bought in pre-pack administration

Promotional products printer Worldwide Production And Procurement Services (WPAPS) has been bought out of administration by a rival firm.

Fresh foray in Xerox takeover row

Investors Darwin Deason and Carl Icahn have launched a fresh offensive in their bid to derail Xerox’s proposed sale to Fujifilm, with Deason filing an amended lawsuit as part of an ongoing attempt to...

Solopress ramps up with multimillion-pound spend

Solopress is in the final stages of a multimillion-pound investment programme to boost capacity to keep up with demand and shape itself for future growth.

Johnston Press revenue down but trading 'in line with expectations'

Johnston Press has recorded a revenue drop of 9.5% in its full-year results and warned it would need to cut costs against a “difficult backdrop” but said its adjusted EBITDA was “in line with...

Hamilton celebrates 25th anniversary with £600k kit spend

Hamilton Adhesive Labels is celebrating 25 years in business by taking on a £600,000 bespoke converting line that it believes will be Europe's most efficient.

World Wrap Masters returns for Fespa 2018

The World Wrap Masters is returning to Fespa next month with teams battling it out in a series of timed wrapping competitions.

Grafenia issues new shares to boost M&A plans

Grafenia is set to raise more than £3m via a share placing aimed at boosting the group’s plans to build up a nationwide network of signage businesses through targeted acquisitions.

More continental buys on the cards at Walstead

Walstead has further European buys in its sights after posting a huge jump in turnover in the first full year of consolidated results for the existing group.

Propack takes on first client services apprentice

Propack Direct Mail has appointed an apprentice for its client services department.

CMA will probe Trinity Mirror's N&S deal

The Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) has officially launched an investigation into Trinity Mirror’s acquisition of Northern & Shell’s publishing assets.

Zenith targets efficiency boost with first Speedmaster long perfector

Zenith Media has invested in its first Heidelberg Speedmaster long perfector to increase its efficiency.