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Revealed: ban for print farmer's associate
The business partner of vilified print farmer Neill John has also received a lengthy disqualification, PrintWeek can reveal.

Ex-Tradeprint man strikes out with digital flipbook service
Tradeprint’s departing business development manager, and former owner of Sense Creative, has launched a new digital flipbook production service for print companies.

Ink spill makes beautiful mess at Howard Hunt
A major clean-up operation has been underway at Howard Hunt after trespassers opened the valves on its bulk ink storage facility, causing a large ink spill that was likened to children’s TV show Art...

Signs Express Southampton takes SureColor to aid big ambitions
Signs Express Southampton has installed an Epson SureColor SC-S80600 wide-format printer as part of a bid to become the biggest franchise in the South.

Loop Print kit set for online auction
Potential bidders have signalled a high level of interest in the assets of the now-defunct Loop Print as the company’s kit goes up for auction.

Eight year ban for rogue print farmer
Notorious print farmer Neill John has been disqualified from acting as a director for eight years.

Fujifilm pre-tax profit reaches record high
Fujifilm’s pre-tax profit reached a record high of ¥212.8bn (£1.48bn) in its fiscal year ended 31 March 2019, but its revenue was down marginally to ¥2.432tn.

Print in decline as digital dominates ad spend
Print and other traditional media are either “stagnant or in decline” according to the latest figures on advertising expenditure in the UK.

Overmatter: card sharps
When opportunity has the potential to knock, make sure you’re suitably prepared.

Signs Express opens the book on Brum’s Floozie
The River, a sculpture designed by Dhruva Mistry, has reclined in the fountain outside Birmingham’s historic Council House since 1994. In all that time, the affectionately named ‘Floozie in the...

Lecta still to decide on possible CWF conversion at Condat
Lecta has confirmed the temporary shutdown of a coated woodfree papermaking line at its Condat mill in France, with a decision on a potential conversion project pending.

Media Village accelerates with new Jetrix flatbed
Media Village has installed a Jetrix KX7-D flatbed printer in order to streamline its vinyl capabilities, as well as opening up a wide range of new applications.

Macfarlane Group acquires Ecopac
Macfarlane Group has acquired protective packaging distribution business Ecopac (UK).

Thread Studio grows print side with Roland VersaStudio
Garment manufacturer Thread Studio has expanded its colour capabilities with a Roland DG VersaStudio BN-20.

Bell & Bain prints cookbook bestseller
Bell & Bain has been enjoying the taste of success as the UK printer of the fastest-selling non-fiction book since records began.