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Innotech Digital expands portfolio with General Formulations vinyl

Wide-format consumables supplier Innotech Digital has become an authorised UK distributor for US manufacturer General Formulations’ digital print media, self-adhesive vinyls, overlaminates and...

Elle in recycled paper first

Elle magazine has used recycled paper for the first time as part of a special edition devoted to encouraging sustainability in the fashion business.

Heidelberg maintains 2022 targets after Q1 boost

Heidelberg has reported an increase in orders and turnover as it closes the first quarter of the 2018-19 financial year, with its longer-term targets looking increasingly “realistic”.

Ad spend on the up, but DM activity slows

New advertising industry research has reported that while direct mail activity is feeling the effects of a corrective slowdown following recent growth, spending on printed display ads for national...

Loop looks ahead with Mimaki UCJV installation

Commercial printer Loop Print has installed a Mimaki UCJV300-160 to spearhead the “next step” of its wide-format evolution.

New newspaper launching on Isle of Wight

A new free newspaper is set to launch on the Isle of Wight later this week.

Taylor Bloxham sets up dedicated education and membership team

Print and marketing communications company Taylor Bloxham Group has established a dedicated team to work with the education and membership sectors as part of its continued targeted growth.

New Polar replaces ageing predecessor at Quadraproof

Quadraproof has invested in a new Polar N 78 Eco guillotine to replace a 24-year-old Polar 76 and improve efficiency onsite.

‘Always on’ culture affecting SME bosses

SME leaders are “close to reaching boiling point” at work, according to new research.

Ultra Finishing bolsters foiling with Yawa spend

Decorative print finisher Ultra Finishing has expanded its in-house foiling capability by investing around £80,000 in a Yawa automatic foil stamping machine.

Manroland Sheetfed ahead of plan in Langley interims

Manroland Sheetfed parent company Langley Holdings said the press manufacturing operation was “slightly ahead of plan” in the first half of 2018 but overall group revenue and profit was down.

SP Group ceases production, begins wind down

SP Group ceased production earlier this week and the majority of workers at the business have now been made redundant.

Bell & Bain hosts First Minister

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon visited Bell & Bain this week and met with apprentices at the Glasgow book printer.

Greaseproof Printing Company launched by Chevler

Chevler has launched a new subsidiary brand to educate retailers on the differences between greaseproof and chemically treated grease-resistant papers.

HP Inc acquires MPS giant Apogee

HP Inc has confirmed the agreement of a £380m deal to acquire UK-based print outsourcing provider and kit reseller Apogee Corporation.