News
PPG improves operator efficiency with 10-colour Komori perfector
PPG Design & Print plans to increase productivity in its long-run work after entering the perfector arena with a 10-colour Komori Lithrone S1029P.
Cash conjurers & crisp colour
Advice in the clinic this month: Doug Baird on recruiting a financial wizard; Alan Dresch on consistent colour over long runs; and Andy Psarianos on print-ready files.
Lock appointed to new Duplo marketing role
Finishing equipment supplier Duplo International has appointed Tony Lock to the newly created position of director of international marketing.
Polestar cuts debts with further debt-for-equity swap
Polestar has dramatically reduced its remaining debt after securing its second debt-for-equity swap in two years.
Paragon warns over speculative investments
The company that topped the PrintWeek Top 500 return on capital employed (ROCE) rankings has warned printers not to invest speculatively.
MPG Books buys second MBO buckle folder
MPG Books Group has bought a second large-format MBO buckle folder from Friedheim International in order to support its continued focus on large-format printing.
Buhrs champions growing transpromo mailing market
Envelope inserting manufacturer Buhrs has called for more companies to take advantage of transpromo mailing.
Start-up business completes 750,000 kit investment
New start-up business 2M Print has invested heavily in finishing equipment in order to offer its clients a wider array of services.
Felix Dennis speaks of his 'passion' for print
Publishing mogul Felix Dennis has reaffirmed his "passion for ink on paper" despite the rise in digital media.
Company praised over free print work for cancer hospice
A Bradford-based printing company has saved its local Marie Curie hospice thousands of pounds by providing it with free print for more than 11 years.
Alan Sugar's apprentice takes on digital signage
Lloyds Pharmacy has teamed up with Sir Alan Sugar's new digital signage company, Amscreen, to launch bespoke 'plug in and play' advertising screens in its stores.
Matter box sparks storm of interest
Royal Mail is behind a surge in demand for direct mail as it gets set to post the first commercial 'Matter' boxes to more than 30,000 UK consumers this weekend.
London borough offers 1.2m framework
The London Borough of Barnet is looking to start a 1.2m three-year printing framework.
Government reveals plans for extra 2p rates levy
Print businesses could be hit by an extra 2p rates burden under government plans to give councils the power to impose a business levy to promote local development.
UPDATE: Staff left unpaid as Alden Hendi administration confirmed
Commercial and book printer Alden Hendi Group has been placed in administration, leaving its 160 staff unpaid and "in limbo".