Niall Magennis

London freesheet recycling scheme bags 120 tonnes of waste

A recycling scheme imposed by Westminster Council on the publishers of London's two free evening newspapers has already dealt with more than 100 tonnes of paper, despite only being in operation since...

Star Print looks to local market with new plate system

Middlesex-based Star Print is to start offering a plate bureau service to local printers following the purchase of a Suprasetter A74 computer-to-plate system from Heidelberg.

Ecover is first to try out Responsible Print's tracking service

Ecover, the eco-friendly cleaning products manufacturer, has become the first company to use the Responsible Print environmental tracking service for print buyers, set up by Four Corners.

Printers gloomy over economy despite HSBC's brighter forecast

The BPIF has said most printing companies are pessimistic about the economy, despite banking giant HSBC saying the UK is unlikely to plunge into a recession.

Manchester university buys digital for on-demand personalisation

Manchester Metropolitan University has become the latest university to reduce its carbon footprint by printing personalised, print on demand prospectuses.

Northern Irish company is first with XL 75

Print Library has become the first company in Northern Ireland to install a Heidelberg XL 75 in a move that will mark a shift from B3 to full B2 production for the firm.

New starter Purely Digital extends post-press offering

Newly launched Purely Digital is hoping to expand its output following an investment in a UV DigiCoater from Morgana.

Royal Mail launches direct mail production helpline

Royal Mail has launched a dedicated helpline for production managers who need quick information on issues like pricing, formats and artwork approval related to direct marketing.

Fairprint plans next 1m spend following kit investment

General printer Fairprint has completed a 1m investment with a new Horizon StitchLiner and is already planning how to spend its next million.

Xerox seals deal to sell Kern's EasyMailer

Finishing manufacturer Kern has teamed up with Xerox in a deal that will see Xerox selling Kern's K515 EasyMailer machine in Europe.