CS Labels acquired by Belgian group
CS Labels has been acquired by expanding Belgium-headquartered labels and packaging specialist Asteria Group.
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Post-press innovator mourned
Former Watkiss Automation chairman and post-press innovator Chris Watkiss has died aged 89.
Print Hackathon seeks future-proofing ideas
The European Graphic Arts Hackathon, set for next week, is inviting teams to submit ideas that will help shape the future of the print and graphic arts sector.
Prinovis reshapes to cut operating costs
Prinovis UK is moving from 24/7 to 24/5 operation – but with the option to scale back up at peak periods – as part of a restructure following the loss of the DMG Media supplements...
CPI: urgency of energy crisis not being fully understood
The Confederation of Paper Industries has warned over a “lack of any actual action” after the body – together with representatives of other energy-intensive sectors – lobbied...
Virtual Printweek roundtable set for tomorrow
Printweek is hosting a virtual round table on Friday 22 October where five business leaders will discuss the pros and cons of diversifying or doubling down and focusing on your...
IGS racks up multiple cutter sales
International Graphic Supplies (IGS) has racked up nine installations of its Titanium digital cutters over recent months.
Rutters UK supports increasing demand with Colorado buy
Rutters UK has installed a Canon Colorado 1650 to help it keep pace with its continued business growth.
Marketing budgets grow strongly in Q3
Total UK marketing budgets have increased at the strongest rate since Q2 2017 according to new research, with growth seen in two of the categories that encompass print advertising.
Stora Enso sets sustainability goal, updates conversion plans
Stora Enso is investing nearly €100m to further expand its packaging board production capabilities, and could convert a second line at its Oulu mill to add even more capacity –...
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Heidelberg shows Prinect analytics app
Heidelberg announced its first cloud-based Prinect app at its Innovation Week event.
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Promattex shows new DTF printer
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Elitron showcases digital cutters
Italian manufacturer Elitron is showing two machines as well as other innovations at Fespa.
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