Investment & installations
Printforms takes on new staff after press investment
Printforms has taken on three new members of staff following the installation of its second Ryobi 524HE as it positions itself to capitalise on the upturn.
Paragon takes on three presses to meet short-run demand
Paragon Group UK has boosted its capacity by 50m images a month following the investment in three new presses for its Sunderland production facility.
Carbon Trust and Paphitis launch new kit investment scheme
Dragons' Den star Theo Paphitis has teamed up with the Carbon Trust to launch an initiative aimed at giving businesses in the manufacturing sector support to replace old machinery.
Purbrooks secures strategic investment loan from RBS
Century-old printer Purbrooks has secured a loan for strategic investment from the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) as the company looks to take advantage of the current climate.
Howitt launches online vote analysis system
Direct marketing specialist Howitt has launched VotePower, an online vote management and processing system.
Birbeck & Sons buys second HP 3050
A 126-year-old book printer has doubled its capacity and broken into new markets following the installation of a second HP 3050.
BPIF survey paints gloomy picture of UK print industry
Almost 60% of print companies have cut prices and half anticipate further cuts, the latest BPIF Directions survey has found.
Heidelberg refutes claims of 'competitive imbalance' following bailout
Heidelberg has hit back at concerns that its 800m euro (682m) bailout from the German government will give it a 'competitive advantage' over rivals.
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Through adversity to greater strength
Having a 1.5m press fall through the floor would be enough to dampen the spirits of even the most tenacious printer. Family-run firm Richard Edward, however, has made a theme of overcoming disaster,...