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CMYUK to distribute Esko products
Wide-format kit reseller CMYUK has added Esko hardware and software products to its portfolio for the UK sign and digital market.
German printer in European B2 inkjet first
German printer Rehms Druck has become the first European company to take a Konica Minolta B2 AccurioJet KM-1 inkjet press.
Stanbury Chameleon eyes growth with latest merger
Gosport-based Stanbury Chameleon has merged with Farleys Printers to form a local “super group” of printing companies, which has a combined 120 years’ experience.
Anton ‘rescue’ appears no longer viable
The current trading status of Anton Group is unclear, with a number of sources reporting that the business effectively ceased trading yesterday.
Octink launches W2P service
West London-based sign and graphics provider Octink has launched W2P service, Print Guardian, to improve ordering efficiency for its construction industry clients.
Adare rolls out €240m Coca-Cola contract
Adare International is in the final stages of transitioning a Coca-Cola print management contract worth around €80m (£69m) a year.
Bulpitt takes new Konica machine
Bulpitt Print has invested in a Konica Minolta AccurioPrint C2060L digital press.
Palm oil option for new £20 note
The Bank of England is considering using palm oil in its new £20 notes, due to enter circulation in 2020, instead of tallow.
GI beefs up 4DM management team
GI Solutions Group has appointed a new managing director for the recently acquired Eclipse 4DM business, and is poised to roll out a digital re-equip at the site.
Johnston Press under pressure over bonds
Johnston Press has made a £300m loss after a further major writedown in the value of its assets, and is under pressure from its biggest shareholder as it wrestles with the financial implications...
EFI shows new LED inkjet machine
EFI has debuted its new Pro 16h production-level LED wide-format printer, which doubles the speed of its mid-level predecessor in the firm's range.
Gardners targets growth with £1m spend
Wide-format printer Gardners has invested just shy of £1m in kit as it eyes growth in its retail “heartland”.
We Do Print upgrades facilities
Commercial Group’s social enterprise arm We Do Print has installed a number of new pieces of kit, including a bookletmaker and two 3D printers.
OPC eyeing sales increase after acquisition
Distributor and greetings card publisher The Original Poster Company (OPC) is aiming for a 10% increase in sales, having been recently acquired by Cathay Investments.
Regency doubles Truepress capacity
Regency Design & Print has invested in its second Screen Truepress Jet W3200UV HS wide-format flatbed printer.