Disciplines

New Elanders managing director reveals plans for future direction
More packaging work, a more diverse client base, investment and a move more into service provision are top of the to-do list of Elanders’ new managing director, who starts on Monday.

Spingold boosts plant with new digital press and finishing kit
Fast-growing printer Spingold Design & Print has invested in a Ricoh Pro C7100 digital press and two Duplo finishing devices to boost its productivity and further enhance its service offering.

Apex Digital Graphics relocates to new premises
Apex Digital Graphics has moved to new premises in its hometown of Hemel Hempstead.

Bayliss boosts capacity and product range with KBA install
Trade printer Bayliss Printing Company has more than doubled its pressroom capacity after buying its first B1 press.

More paper price rises in the pipeline
Two European papermakers have announced plans to implement further price rises over the summer.

PCS reaches award finals after winning in North West
Plastic card manufacturer and printer Plastic Card Services (PCS) has reached the final of a UK awards scheme celebrating innovation.

Metsä Board’s foam forming technology to produce lighter paperboards
Folding boxboard and linerboard producer Metsä Board is testing foam forming technology at its Kyro mill in Finland, to produce lightweight paperboards.

Henry Ling doubles binding capacity after Tecnau investment
Book and journal printer Henry Ling has doubled its binding capacity after investing in a Tecnau Libra 800.

BPIF Outlook report highlights positive Q1 though concerns persist
The BPIF has released the latest data on the health of the industry, collated in its Printing Outlook survey. While output figures for Q1 2015 tallied with expectations, orders were up higher than...

UK's Fespa award-winners hail benefits of triumph
British winners at the Fespa Awards, held last week in Cologne, have said their triumphs have boosted their credibility and visibility, as well as bolstered staff morale.