Disciplines

Canon upgrades Océ LabelStream 4000
Canon has launched two new, upgraded print modes for its Océ LabelStream 4000 series of inkjet presses.

Digital set to take 21.1% market share by 2024
Digital print is on track to further displace demand for traditional processes, according to the latest figures from Smithers Pira.

UPM to shut down PM10 later this month
UPM has concluded the employee consultation process at its Plattling mill in Bavaria and will shut down paper machine 10 (PM10) later this month.

HP acquires workflow partner OneFlow
HP will acquire workflow software developer OneFlow Systems in a deal set to deepen an established working partnership.

Thamesdown Marketing Services enters administration
Swindon-based mailing house Thamesdown Marketing Services has gone into administration, with the loss of 45 jobs.

Two Sides study shows green myths persist despite love for print
A new survey commissioned by paper advocacy group Two Sides has revealed that numerous environmental myths about paper persist among the European public, despite an enduring love for print.

Trio of hires to strengthen Kolbus UK
Kolbus UK has strengthened its team with the addition of three new appointments, aimed to expand its presence in both the packaging and book markets.

PCP brings laminating in-house
Precision Colour Printing (PCP) has boosted its in-house finishing options with a six-figure investment in a new laminator.

Grafitec installs folder for Glastonbury Festival
Grafitec has installed a Stahl T52-4X folder at Glastonbury Festival to assist with the production of the music event's on-site newspaper.

Book sales slump fails to blight UK printers
UK book printers enjoyed a fruitful 2018, despite overall book sales falling for the first time in five years.