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A 16-year-old running his own printing business has sights on going national now he has left college to work full time.

The Guardian has launched its new tabloid format today (15 January) following the publication of its final edition in the mid-size Berliner format on Saturday.

David Laybourne has stepped down as managing director of Real Digital International as the business looks to continue to expand beyond its core markets.

Standfast & Barracks has invested £650,000 in a third Durst Alpha 190 digital textile press and has been named as a centre of excellence by the manufacturer.

Heatherbank has become the first commercial printer in the UK to install a Mimaki UCJV300-160 integrated printer-cutter, part of a wider investment programme.

Signs Express has marked the end of its 25th year in franchising with a management buyout intended to further drive the growth of the business.

Further industry consolidation could be on the cards, with speculation that Xerox and Fujifilm “could strike a major deal” according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.

Kodak’s share price more than doubled after the group announced that it planned to enter the booming area of cryptocurrency.

Resource Print Solutions has acquired Tebays for an undisclosed sum.

Paragon Customer Communications has enhanced the specialist print inspection and verification facilities at its Peterborough site with new equipment from Lake Image Systems that provides 100% accuracy...

Adare SEC has undergone a major tech overhaul with the installation and upgrading of several machines at its Huddersfield and Redditch sites.

Opal Print has been certified as “carbon balanced” by the World Land Trust (WLT) as it endeavours to offset its emissions with donations to preserve rainforests around the world.

Macfarlane Group has started the new year with the appointment of James Baird as a non-executive director and the investment in greener delivery vehicles.

Hague Print has acquired part of Contrac, formerly one of the largest print management companies in the North, to extend its operation in East Yorkshire.

Wide-format printer Northern Flags and sister company FaberExposize UK have completed a relocation to Millshaw in Leeds, investing more than £1m into the move and new digital equipment.