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Additional kit on the way

York Media celebrates inaugural print job

Start-up York Media has printed the first commercial work on its huge new web press – and is already planning to add a 16pp cover web and perfect binding to its offering.

Circular production uplift

Fujifilm and Brother boost remanufacturing options

Two of the industry’s leading suppliers have boosted their re-use of resources credentials with new remanufacturing capabilities.

17 October date set

Morgana to open doors for Print with Pride Oktoberfest demo

Morgana will open the doors to its Milton Keynes showroom for an Oktoberfest-themed networking and educational event on 17 October organised by Print With Pride, an alliance of manufacturers and...

SEDO's Andy McGuinness (L) and Guardian's Anthony Booty with the new Vanguard printer
Roll-to-roll printer installed

Guardian Exhibition & Display supports growth with Vanguard purchase

Guardian Exhibition & Display has taken on a Vanguard Europe VKR3200-HS digital roll-to-roll printer as it looks to double its turnover within the next two years.

Clear need to increase UK recycling capacity

Investigation tracks soft plastics recycling

An investigation into the recycling of soft plastics by two of the UK’s biggest supermarkets has resulted in a claim that customers are being misled, and for government to support a big cut in plastic...

A great mentor and source of advice

Integrity pays tribute to Robert Payne

Integrity Communications Group is mourning the loss of one of its three founding directors.

Resolute's new facility seen before construction started on a first floor in August
Mystery multi-function printer under development

Resolute to open UK’s first dedicated DTF/DTS research facility

Direct-to-film (DTF) kit and consumables manufacturer Resolute is set to open a new R&D facility, which it said would be the UK's first dedicated to DTF and direct-to-substrate (DTS) printing.

The WCS cuts materials from 1mm to 50mm in height with a non-abrasive water jet
Die manufacturer upgrades kit

Ralegh takes on new Lasercomb cutting table

Ralegh has installed a new Lasercomb Waterjet Cutting System (WCS) from Friedheim International.

Crane: says kit is being specified to complete more of the job with less human interaction
Mark Bristow takes on chairman role

Change at the top of Friedheim International

Darren Crane has stepped up to become managing director of long-established distribution business Friedheim International.

Additional capacity

Northside expands format options with Iridesse

Northside Graphics has added long sheet printing to its in-house capabilities after investing in a Xerox Iridesse digital press.

Mid-October commission planned

GH Display takes delivery of 3.2m EFI eight times faster than old machine

Peterborough exhibition stand provider GH Display has taken delivery of an EFI Vutek HS125 Pro 3.2m hybrid UV printer that will transform its production speeds.

Vint Cerf, one of the 'fathers of the internet', is known for wearing a suit even in the casual tech industry
Vint Cerf to be guest of honour

Stationers’ Company snags ‘father of the internet’ as awards speaker

The Stationers’ Company has revealed that Vint Cerf, one of the ‘fathers of the internet’, will speak as guest of honour at its 2024 Innovation Excellence Awards on 11 October.

Listicle

Anti-competitive activities; UK exits, and insolvency shortfalls – but not all bad news

Our roundup of September’s biggest stories makes for a tough read in parts, but rest assured there was a smattering of good news to lighten the industry’s mood.

'Great fit' with portfolio

CP Bourg agrees fresh deal with Encore Machinery

Encore Machinery has become the new UK distributor for CP Bourg post-press equipment.

The Printroom UK team will be working the new Komori press from 11 October
Komori machine under installation

The Printroom UK secures £1.3m banking facility for new press

The Printroom UK has secured £1.3m from Metro Bank to help fund growth at the Liverpool commercial printer.