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Ripon Orders Stacked ROTOMAN

RIPON, WI—Ripon Community Printers has placed an order for a two-web 16- and 32-page MAN Roland ROTOMAN eight-unit press that will operate in a stacked configuration. The press is expected to be running this spring.

Technotrans to Acquire Baldwin

SASSENBERG, GERMANY—Technotrans AG announced it has signed a letter of intent to acquire Baldwin Technology for $2.50 per share. The one-step merger will see Technotrans acquire all outstanding shares of Baldwin Class A and Class B common stock.