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Vivid debuts new pneumatic wide-format laminator at Fespa

Laminating system manufacturer Vivid Laminating Technologies has premiered its new pneumatic wide-format laminator, Easymount Air, at Fespa.

Clicks to install world’s first Truepress Jet W3200UV HS

Clicks will become the first company in the world to install a Screen Truepress Jet W3200UV HS with a roll-to-roll option, after it signed for the press at Fespa yesterday (19 May).

No offers for Tullis Russell as deadline passes

Tullis Russell Papermakers looks almost certain to close after administrators to the Scottish paper mill received no offers for the business and assets by the 18 May deadline.

MPS Bristol installs UK's first seven-colour Domino N610i

Multi Packaging Solutions (MPS) has installed the UK's first seven-colour Domino N610i UV inkjet label press at its Bristol label printing site.

PressOn signs for world’s first HP Latex 3500

Wide-format digital printer PressOn has been revealed as the first buyer of the new HP Latex 3500.

Azonprinter demonstrates new small-format UV printer at Fespa

Croatian manufacturer Azonprinter is showing its latest A3-format flatbed UV printer, the Razor, at Fespa.

Tangent profits slide 80% in 'challenging year'

An "acute" decline in business card sales contributed to an 80.4% drop in pre-tax profits at Tangent Communications in the 12 months to 28 February 2015.

Government targets late payments with Small Business Conciliation Service

The government will create a new body to help settle disputes between small and large businesses, especially over late payment, as part of a new Enterprise Bill that will also target a further £10bn...

Welcome to the 2015 Wide-format report

Writing this on the eve of what looks set to be a record-breaking Fespa, it’s easy to see why there remains such a buzz around the wide-format sector.

Putting yourself in the hot seat

An MBO may be a daunting prospect but it can be a liberating experience and can revitalise a firm’s fortunes