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Heckford upgrades wide-format capability

Signage and display printer Heckford Advertising has invested in a new Mimaki JV5-160S to replace previous model.

HP unveils new Designjet ePrinters

HP has launched two web-connected ePrinters that it claims will transform the large-format printing process in architecture, engineering, construction and design environments.

Printing.com pre-tax profits fall by almost 29%

Printing.com pre-tax profits fell 28.8% to 890,000 (2012: 1.25m) on turnover of 20.66m in the 12 months to 31 March 2013, down 5.1%.

Van Son to launch new ink range into the UK at Fespa

UK distributor Ink & Print will launch a new Van Son Premium wide-format range of inks at Fespa later this month.

St Ives commits to Kodak with five-year deal

St Ives has sealed a multi-million pound exclusive supply deal with Kodak.

MPG future still unclear

The situation at MPG Printgroup appears likely to be resolved by the end of this week.

Express KCS expands offer with new marketing appointment

Creative production service provider Express KCS has created a global business development role as it looks to offer brand and creative marketing services to a broader client base.

Xaar boasts strong trading update, while 3D project gets gov't backing

In its latest trading statement, Cambridge-based inkjet manufacturer Xaar said higher than anticipated sales had boosted its 2013 revenue forecast to 50% above that achieved in 2012.

US print services giant acquires Professional Packaging Services

Managed print services provider InnerWorkings has acquired Yorkshire-based Professional Packaging Services (PPS) for an undisclosed sum.

Polestar vaunts power of print at client event

Bullish Polestar boss Barry Hibbert has urged the group's customers to continue to invest in "the golden nugget of printing".

PQQs to be abolished after gov't backs report recommendations

The government has backed all the recommendations published in a report last month identifying ways to boost the growth potential of SMEs, including a call for an end to PQQs on public sector...

Purely Digital develops web-to-print arm

Derby-based digital print firm Purely Digital has launched a web-to-print service for its clients in response to growing demand.