Heidelberg has exceeded its own expectations by selling over 1,000 Speedmaster SX units since the range's launch.

Drayton Press, has acquired the order book and customer list of former Kall Kwik outlet, Gaia Services and invested 100,000 in equipment.

Drying systems manufacturer Benford UV has launched DualUV, offering curing for both standard and low energy UV ink in one system.

EFI has acquired UK-based MIS provider Technique as it continues to expand its presence in the software market.

Print manager Charterhouse PM is being bought by Japanese document giant Konica Minolta.

Berforts Group has invested in the UK's first Komori Enthrone 529 Perfector as part of a raft of investments in litho and digital kit at its Hastings print site.

HP has sold four high-speed HP Indigo 7600 colour digital presses to Italian trade web-to-print firm Pixartprinting.

Watford-based litho and digital printer Hill & Garwood Printing has made a "major investment" in a five-colour Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 75 perfector with coater and Inpress colour control.

Tech-ni-fold has launched two optimised versions of its Creasestream Mini desktop creaser for the digital finishing markets.

Contego Packaging is selling its food and beverage cartons business to US food specialist Graphic Packaging in a deal worth 81m.