Disciplines

Peterborough printco sold in pre-pack
Premier Communications (Peterborough) has been sold in a pre-pack sale to a new company after hitting the buffers last month.

Fujifilm launches entry level workflow option
Fujifilm has launched a software plugin that opens up some of the features of its XMF PressReady workflow to smaller users typically running one or two print engines, at fraction of the price.

Heidelberg buoyed by China Print response
Heidelberg has come out of China Print 2025 with a bigger order book for litho presses than expected, and has sold its first Jetfire 50 in the region to the country’s biggest web-to-print firm.

Sprite Labels targets mono barcodes with Inkjet Systems install
Nottingham’s Sprite Labels has launched into production of mono barcode, address and pallet labels with a brand-new Inkjet Systems i-JET600 print station fitted onto its BGM Bar Graphic Elite rewind...

ESP automates book batching with Tecnau BookReady install
Swindon commercial printer ESP has completely automated its book batching process between press and binding with the installation of a Tecnau BookReady.

Industry output holds in Q1 but confidence lacking
Output and order performance in the UK printing and printed packaging industry in Q1 was close to the subdued forecasts, according to the latest BPIF Printing Outlook survey.

Simmons to take up new role at KSP Group
Del Simmons will join KSP Group next month as the business maps out a leadership transition.

Partial amputation after film converting machine entanglement
A manufacturer of flexible packaging and laminating films has been handed a five-figure fine after a worker lost part of his finger after becoming tangled in machinery.

Amazon to install automated packaging machines across Europe
Amazon is set to deploy advanced automated packing technology across its European network – including in the UK – to improve packaging for its customers and reduce waste.

Antalis expands Adriatic presence with digital print supplier purchase
Antalis has signed a binding agreement to acquire the Fortuna Digital Group, a supplier to the Balkan wide-format printing industry.