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The Vutek h3 was installed in October

Glendining Signs replaces three for one with EFI spend

Glendining Signs has invested in an EFI Vutek h3 hybrid LED printer to speed up its banner production as part of a £500,000 investment.

Printweek’s rundown of the biggest headlines of the past 12 months

As the industry gears up for the opportunities and challenges of the new year and decade ahead, we take a look back at the stories that defined 2019, which proved to be another lively year for print.

The BQ-480 is suitable for the production of high-quality books up to 65mm

Elanders addresses binding demand with Horizon investment

Elanders has streamlined its digital production and smoothed out workflow bottlenecks after purchasing a new Horizon BQ-480 four-clamp perfect binder and HT-80 three-knife trimmer.

Hine (left) with Warne: "Our solution offers a very attractive option"

Hine Labels spins off new subsidiary

Hine Labels has launched a new subsidiary brand specialising in the manufacturing of flexible UV inkjet-printed flexible pouches.

The announcement of an election led to more work for leaflet printers

Review of 2019: November

Our annual roundup of all the big stories around the UK printing industry.

GF Smith was established in 1885

Review of 2019: December

Our annual roundup of all the big stories around the UK printing industry.

Print names make the Sunday Times Top Track 250 rankings

Review of 2019: October

Our annual roundup of all the big stories around the UK printing industry.

Macfarlane CEO Peter Atkinson described acquired Leyland as "high quality and well run"

Review of 2019: September

Our annual roundup of all the big stories around the UK printing industry.

A potential collapse of the Whaley Bridge dam threatened homes and businesses in Derbyshire

Review of 2019: August

Our annual roundup of all the big stories around the UK printing industry.

Arjowiggins' Fine Papers Chartham mill

Review of 2019: Arjowiggins – the great unravelling

At the end of 2018, Arjo owner Sequana had agreed to sell the Graphic and Creative papers arm to Dutch firm Fineska in a deal worth €125m, but the deal collapsed in early 2019 after the buyer got cold...