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Papico takes on Lahnpaper products for UK distribution
Specialist paper agent Papico has been confirmed as the exclusive UK and Ireland distributor for a range of products from German manufacturer Lahnpaper, starting in the new year.
KDX launches new film
Laminating films manufacturer KDX has launched a new thin-gauge gloss laminating film range.
Visual opts for Versant 180
Digital and large-format printer Visual Print & Design has invested in a new Xerox Versant 180 digital press after experiencing rapid digital growth over the past year.
Stones Ashford situation 'totally unacceptable'
Bosses at Henry Stone Printers have been accused of ‘stealing Christmas’ after employees at sister site Stones Ashford were not paid their November wages, while the promised administrator is yet to...
Five-figure fine for Brown Brothers as worker loses fingers
Paper and film supplier Brown Brothers Group has been fined for health and safety breaches after a worker seriously injured his right hand while operating a press.
Time Inc sold but question marks remain over UK arm's future
US-headquartered Time Inc has been sold to rival Meredith Corporation for around $2.8bn (£2.1bn), although question marks remain over the UK arm of the business, which was put up for sale by Time...
Beacon Printers returns to Heidelberg for new Polar cutter
Litho and digital printer Beacon Printers has invested in a Polar D56 Plus guillotine from Heidelberg to replace another Polar machine, which had served the firm for 30 years.
Former colleagues mourn Holmes
Keith Holmes, the former managing director of St Ives’ web division, has died aged 73.
Fespa Awards 2018 open for submissions
UK firms wanting to showcase their best work to an international audience are being urged to put themselves forward for next year’s Fespa Awards, which have opened for entries.
Overmatter: political presents
Overmatter recently embraced the joys of the alternative Advent calendar scene, not least because the explosion in special interest Advent calendars (gin, rum, Pringles, pork scratchings, tea bags,...
Killer app Leicestershire firms race through BBC appeal book job
The print industry doesn’t often find itself in the limelight, but two Leicestershire firms, Tudor Bookbinding and Chartwell Press, had their 15 minutes of fame on BBC Radio Leicester on 16 November...
Tributes paid to industry expert Matthews-Paul
Wide-format digital and inkjet printing expert Sophie Matthews-Paul has died after a short illness.
HP launches new PageWide
HP has launched the latest addition to its PageWide range, the XL 5100.
Stones Ashford: 'funds available' for administration
Some employees at Stones Ashford have now received an official communication about what happens next at the stricken site.
Rapidity in £1.75m kit upgrade
Central London-based Rapidity has installed a Canon Océ Colorado, as part of a £1.75m large-format and digital reequip.