Business

GNM forms new print unit as part of restructure
Guardian News & Media (GNM) has established a standalone print-focused unit in a major reorganisation of its commercial operations.

Westdale exits web market to focus on sheetfed
Westdale Press has exited the web offset market after taking up a “fantastic opportunity” to sell its web press to a continental printer.

Celloglas launches new gloss spot trade service following Scodix buy
Print finishing specialist Celloglas is set to launch a gloss spot trade service after installing a Scodix Ultra digital press.

CPI sets up point-of-sale and display agency
CPI UK is broadening its offering into point-of-sale and exhibition graphics by establishing a new creative agency, CPI Connect.

Pitney Bowes targets short-run transactional printers with AcceleJet
Pitney Bowes has launched the AcceleJet, a new roll to cut-sheet print and finishing colour inkjet system aimed at transactional printers handling short to medium-length runs.

Barnwell Print increases folding efficiency by 30% with MBO buy
Commercial printer Barnwell Print has seen a 30% boost in section work throughput after investing in a new MBO folding machine.

Addison Print installs UK’s first Valiani cutter as part of £75k spend
Addison Print has installed the UK’s first Valiani flatbed cutting table, a Vivid 530 laminator and a Morgana System 2000 collator and bookletmaker.

Wedding business launch for DPZ director
A printer whose previous company failed after suffering a Paperlinx-related cashflow crisis is hoping to tap into the “crazy” wedding market to find success with a new venture.

Double Ricoh buy for Lola Print
Lola Print is enjoying "exceptional print results" after overhauling its press room and installing a Ricoh Pro C7100 and C5100.

Sun Chemical launches Streamline ESL 2 eco-solvent inks for Roland Pro 4 printers
Ink manufacturer Sun Chemical has launched the Streamline ESL 2 range of eco-solvent inks for use with the Roland Pro 4 series of eco-solvent wide-format printers.