Litho Supplies can now offer "the widest range of consumables and kit in the UK" after acquiring supplier Graphic Arts Equipment (GAE) for 2.3m.

Wide format is a healthy but often overlooked sector, according to recent statistics from The Industry Measure (TIM).

Leading manufacturers from across print and packaging expect flexo to break free of its position as an "alternative" process and come of age at this year's Drupa.

Dublin print group Wood Printcraft has bought a new KBA press from Irish distributor Reprocentre as part of a 2.2m (EUR3m) investment.

Presstek will showcase its latest platesetters at this year's Drupa, including the 8pp Dimension800 and the small-format Vector TX52.

Dutch digital specialist Oc has announced new distribution agreements with Konica Minolta and Fuji Xerox.

KMS Litho expects to grow into a 1m business after expanding its capacity into B2, thanks to the recent investment in a five-colour Heidelberg Speedmaster SM 74-5.

Colourprint UK has decided to merge its Cardiff and Pembrokeshire businesses as it readies itself for expansion.

The Print Plus Group has brought all of its folding work inhouse after investing in a Horizon folder from GAE.

Revolution Transfers has released a screen stencil production system, which it claims is the first chemical-free kit to market, combining large-format Canon presses and a ColorGate RIP.