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Your latest issue of Printweek opens by garnering opinion on the thorny and, sadly, perennial problem of how the sector can attract fresh blood and ensure it retains a bright future...
The Knowledge Bank section of our ‘reassuringly confident’ issue then takes a peek at the complementary topic of industry confidence, where we ask a range of readers to share their thoughts on the...

Clinical Print Finishers upgrades vision inspection system
Miniature print finishing specialist Clinical Print Finishers (CPF) has upgraded its pharmaceutical code readers with a pair of brand-new vision systems, from an undisclosed manufacturer.

Irish Prison Service invites tenders for finishing equipment
The Irish Prison Service (IPS) has invited print suppliers to tender to supply €200,000 (£168,000) worth of finishing equipment to support inmate training.

CyanX takes on Harris & Bruno range
CyanX has added another significant partnership to its roster after being appointed official UK distributor for US firm Harris & Bruno.

Polar appoints new MD
Polar Group has appointed Christoph Brünner to act as managing director together with Haiko Stüting.

Printed Easy reveals details of hardbound book service
Web-to-print specialist Printed Easy will launch its on-demand casebound book service on 27 August.

Mayfield Press boosts bottom line with laminator install
Mayfield Press has improved margins by bringing much of its lamination work back in-house, after installing a Foliant Taurus 530 NG laminator from Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS).

Horizon to show off ‘lights-out’ finishing at Japan Smart Factory event
Horizon has said it will take factory automation “to the next level” at its October Smart Factory event in Japan, showcasing fully automated ‘lights-out’ production.

UK Atomic Energy Authority powers up print with Ricoh upgrade
The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has powered up its print and finishing capabilities by installing a Ricoh Pro C7500 with online Plockmatic bookletmaker in spring 2024.

Solopress completes major investment round
Solopress has topped off a major £3m-plus litho and digital investment round with new digital embellishment capacity.