Companies & suppliers

New year predictions: Barry Crich, Adare SEC

As COO at Adare SEC, Barry Crich has enjoyed a productive year of newfound independence for his company, and hopes to reflect on success before heading into the new year.

Prismm makes "first ever" Bitcoin paper trade

In what is thought to be a first for the recycling industry, Prismm Environmental has carried out a recyclable paper trade using the digital cryptocurrency Bitcoin.

Anton director pleads guilty on all charges

Brian Thomas, one of the five former directors of Anton Group charged with Cheating the Public Revenue, has pleaded guilty at Southwark Crown Court to all three charges brought against him.

Lintec UK marks "positive" post-acquisition year with new adhesive

Labelling and wide-format films supplier Lintec Europe (UK) has marked the end of its first full year as a subsidiary of Lintec Corporation with the release of a new adhesive range.

Streamline targets 25% productivity bump with new press

Streamline Press hopes to ramp up its production and delivery speed with the installation of a five-colour Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106 with coater.

Packaging ink prices up for new year

Flint Group and Sun Chemical have separately announced price rises for packaging inks and coatings, effective from 1 January 2018.

Papico takes on Lahnpaper products for UK distribution

Specialist paper agent Papico has been confirmed as the exclusive UK and Ireland distributor for a range of products from German manufacturer Lahnpaper, starting in the new year.

Five-figure fine for Brown Brothers as worker loses fingers

Paper and film supplier Brown Brothers Group has been fined for health and safety breaches after a worker seriously injured his right hand while operating a press.

Seasonal grafters deliver festive spirit

It may be the most wonderful time of the year but for print, Christmas can also be the busiest.

SPS Print Group pre-packs after CVA fails

Dorset-based POS specialist SPS Print Group has gone through a pre-pack administration and re-emerged as Specialist Print Services, following a failed company voluntary arrangement (CVA).