Disciplines

Quadient targets ecomms with fit-to-size packaging
Quadient is anticipating booming demand for its fit-to-size packaging solutions as ecommerce sales continue to grow, while at the same time consumers rail against the use of oversized packaging.

End of the line for SCA publication paper
SCA will make its last reel of publication paper today as the group shuts down the last remaining paper machine at its Ortviken mill.

Macfarlane reports ‘resilient’ results ahead of expectations
Macfarlane Group achieved both sales and pre-tax profit growth in 2020, with its results ahead of its previous expectations, despite the challenging market conditions due to the impact of the...

Print-Leeds launches new division with £1m investment
Print-Leeds has branched into self-adhesive label production after investing just over £1m in a new press, finishing kit and MIS and creating a new specialist division.

Gama launches time-saving wash-up blade system
Printing press cleaning systems developer Gama Systems has launched a new wash-up printer blade system that reduces blade replacement time.

Paragon CC invests £6m-plus in finishing
Paragon Customer Communications has revamped its mailing operations after investing more than £6m on new kit and upgrades to existing machinery as part of a futureproofing strategy.

Richline upgrades with XL 75
London printer Richline has revamped its print setup with a highly-specified B2 Speedmaster sourced through Exel Printing Machinery.

Horizon launches new fully automated small-format folder
Horizon has launched a new fully automated small-format 8-buckle folder targeted at simplifying pharmaceutical leaflet and small-format folding production.

Labels UK responds to digital growth with Konica Minolta buy
Labels UK has experienced improvements in productivity, flexibility and stability after expanding its growing digital operation with a new Konica Minolta AccurioLabel 230 press.

Petratto launches entry-level folder-gluer
Petratto has launched an entry-level semi-automatic folding and gluing machine suitable for the production of short run packaging.