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The number of owners of UK SMEs looking to downsize, sell or close their businesses is at its highest level for five years, according to a recent study.

Print and marketing communications company Taylor Bloxham Group has bought an MBO K8 RS to increase its folding efficiency.

West Sussex-based direct mailing operation Nova Direct Mail has been placed in administration with the loss of around 22 jobs.

A YouGov survey has revealed that while many small businesses in the UK are seeking to cut costs in the face of Brexit uncertainty, the vast majority won't cut packaging spend.

Journal and book printer Henry Ling has upgraded its litho department by investing in a new Speedmaster and retrofitting its existing Speedmaster with LE-UV drying capabilities.

Real Digital International has continued its 2017 re-equip with a brace of HP Indigo 12000s as it looks to target growth in new markets.

Greetings card specialist Funky Pigeon has invested in two new finishing machines for its print operation to support a site move after it more than tripled its premises size.

Kodak has announced a global price increase for its offset printing plates of up to 9%.

Two Peterborough-based printers, Printmarshall and the Creative Company, have merged to form Printmarshall Creative.

Northside Graphics is targeting accelerated growth by embarking on a fresh round of kit investment supported by HSBC.

Macfarlane Group has acquired Nottinghamshire-based Greenwoods Stock Boxes (GSB), its first and potentially last 2017 acquisition.

Xpress Group has invested in a new Rollsroller Premium flatbed applicator system to boost productivity.

Waitrose’s in-house printing operation is planning a “complete renewal” of kit as it looks to streamline production.

Advertising display and POS specialist Retail Print Solutions has completed a £2m summer investment drive that has seen it replace existing machinery with a fleet of new kit.

Elanders UK has acquired swing ticket producer Spreckley for an undisclosed sum.