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Stationers’ Innovation Awards announced
Heidelberg and DataLase were named joint Innovators of the Year at the Stationers’ Company annual Innovation Excellence Awards.
Bann joins Heidelberg for postpress role
Heidelberg UK has appointed Chris Bann as its new postpress specialist in the sales department, covering the Midlands, Wales and Ireland.
Sign Build in UK first with Arizona 1280GT
Wide-format printer Sign Build has become the first company in the UK to take delivery of a flatbed from the new Canon Océ Arizona 1200 series, a 1280GT.
James Cropper posts strong growth despite storm damage
Despite a missed week of production and a £770,000 net exceptional cost due to flooding caused by Storm Desmond last year, Cumbrian papermaker James Cropper has posted strong growth in its latest...
Kolorcraft invests £1.25m in Inca Onset X series
West Yorkshire-based POS specialist Kolorcraft has purchased an Inca Onset X3 wide-format digital printer as part of its ongoing investment programme.
Mirri broadens metallic POS range
Mirri, the supplier of metallic paper and board for point-of-sale (POS), packaging and commercial print applications, has widened its POS offering on thicker substrates after buying a new laminator.
Time Inc stumps up to secure supply
Publisher Time Inc (UK) has helped to bankroll Walstead’s acquisition of Polestar Bicester’s assets, PrintWeek can reveal.
Route One opts for LE-UV conversion
Trade printer Route One Print has converted its eight-colour B1 Speedmaster SX 102 to LE-UV, in a bid to reduce turnaround times and further boost turnover.
PrintIT! owner Proskills to close after 13 years
Proskills UK, the charity that runs young people’s print programme PrintIT!, has ceased trading after 13 years in operation.
Lotus labels moves into digital with Xeikon spend
Eastbourne-based Lotus Labels has installed a digital press and label converter to grab more work and boost turnover.