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Print grows for HP in tandem with overall Q1 boost

HP Inc has grown its Q1 turnover by 14% year-on-year – from $12.7bn (£9bn) to $14.5bn – with its Printing division also up by 14%, from $4.5bn to $5.1bn.

ProCo rounds off post-press overhaul

ProCo has completed its latest post-press review after investing in a Horizon CRF-362 creaser-folder and a Horizon SPF-200A bookletmaker.

New Xerox Rialto at PM Solutions a Scottish first

PM Solutions has bolstered its digital print offering with two new Xerox machines, including Scotland’s first Rialto 900 inkjet press.

Printed Easy first with "game-changing" Indigo 12000 HD

Printed Easy is poised to install the first two HP Indigo 12000 HD presses in Europe in a major upgrade of its B2 digital facilities.

New salvo from Icahn and Deason over Xerox deal

The two high-profile Xerox shareholders who are opposing its proposed sale to Fujifilm are now urging the Xerox board to explore the potential for a better deal – such as selling to a rival –...

Aaron Printing & Mailing Solutions goes into liquidation

Aaron Printing & Mailing Solutions (APMS) has gone into liquidation after its assets were sold and its staff made redundant.

Jaymar Packaging co-founder passes

Kay Street, co-founder and former company secretary of Jaymar Packaging, has died at the age of 71.

Top-level departures continue at Adare SEC

Martyn Viquerat has become the latest member of management to depart Adare Secure Essential Communications (SEC), with Barry Crich set to follow next month.

Macfarlane sees packaging distribution boost in 2017 results

Macfarlane Group saw a £16.2m boost in turnover over 2017, with its packaging distribution division leading the charge in sales growth.

Time Inc UK slims production team, sale still TBC

Speculation is mounting over the outcome of the sale process at Time Inc UK, while the publisher has restructured its production function with almost half of the department's staff departing as a...

BAPC awards top accolade to Simon Tabelin

The British Association for Print and Communications (BAPC) has awarded It Has To Be Brilliant managing director Simon Tabelin with honorary BAPC life membership.

FastLabels futureproofs with £500k Xeikon spend

FastLabels has invested around £500,000 in a new Xeikon CX3 and an upgrade to an existing Xeikon 3030 in order to futureproof its press line-up as demand for its services grows.

Tributes paid to Joanne Hurst

Industry colleagues have paid tribute to Joanne Hurst, the former European catalogue production manager at mail order clothing company Lands' End, who has died.

Go Inspire to restructure Eclipse 4DM

Go Inspire, formerly GI Solutions Group, is restructuring its Eclipse 4DM business and has launched a consultation with just under 100 staff at the site, with 28 roles at risk.

Newprint expands Morgana fleet with triple installation

Newprint has bolstered its finishing line-up after spending around £50,000 on three new Morgana machines.