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.