Printers

Peterborough printco sold in pre-pack
Premier Communications (Peterborough) has been sold in a pre-pack sale to a new company after hitting the buffers last month.

Fujifilm launches entry level workflow option
Fujifilm has launched a software plugin that opens up some of the features of its XMF PressReady workflow to smaller users typically running one or two print engines, at fraction of the price.

Houses on former Bath Press site go up for sale as construction begins
Around 260 houses, apartments and office spaces on the former site of the iconic Bath Press have gone up for sale, with some townhouses priced at nearly £1m.

SGS and SGK become Propelis following merger
SGS & Co and SGK have finalised a merger and become the Propelis family of brands.

NUtec Digital Ink expands water-based fluorescent options
Leading premium ink developer and manufacturer NUtec Digital Ink has expanded the fluorescent options in its water-based dye-sublimation range.

Apprenticeship award for Coveris
Global packaging manufacturer Coveris has been named Apprentice Employer of the Year for its UK operations by print training provider, Learn2Print.

Changes at Dayfold
Dayfold managing director Del Simmons will leave the firm at the end of this month, with his MBO plans scuppered in the wake of challenging trading conditions.

Berger Textiles debuts soft signage trio
Berger Textiles (4.2-A21), is using Fespa for the European debut of new soft signage products.

Developing stories dominate April most-read
It’s a mixed bag of headlines in our listicle of the most-read stories of April, with the wait for majority shareholder acceptance of the Royal Mail takeover deal and the ongoing saga at Reflections...

De La Rue hopes for a secure future
The security printing business has had a tough few years; can PE bolstering help drive a turnaround?