Companies & suppliers

The Plockmatic Group purchases KGS

The Plockmatic Group, owner of UK finishing product supplier Morgana Systems, has this week completed the purchase of Italian bindery kit manufacturer KGS.

Texo Trade Services launches PPX protective paper

Print media and textile suppliers Texo Trade Services has made available a 5m-wide protective paper for sublimation calendars of the same width, in what it calls a world first.

Denmaur Independent Papers gives new life to Revive

Denmaur Independent Papers has re-launched the Revive carbon balanced recycled papers brand and sought to position it as a key tool in what was called the "new economics of a climate change world".

Company owner fined after apprentice loses finger

The owner of a supplier to the printing industry has been fined after a young apprentice lost his finger after it was caught in a rotary die press.

Opal Print opts for AMS LED UV

Litho and digital printer Opal Print has invested in Air Motion Systems (AMS) LED UV technology.

Blackman & White MD speaks out on Brexit

Alex White, managing director of finishing kit manufacturer Blackman & White, stated his desire for the UK to remain in the EU at Sign & Digital UK.

QPS shows new Nazdar ink at Sign & Digital UK

Lancashire-based wide-format kit reseller Quality Print Services (QPS) has shown a new Nazdar LWU705 series UV ink at Sign & Digital UK.

Nth Degree Imaging joins SignRacer UK suppliers

Nth Degree Imaging has been made a UK distributor in partnership with SSE Worldwide for SignRacer’s flatbed and hybrid UV printer range.

Europoint boss joins Antalis

Former Paperlinx VTS and Europoint managing director Frank Moran has secured a senior position with Antalis UK.

Paper price rises due next month

Elliott Baxter (EBB) is primed to break the paper price stalemate that has existed since the collapse of Paperlinx UK, with other merchants expected to follow suit.