News

Mondi inks deal for remaining Russian ops
Mondi has agreed a deal to sell its remaining operations in Russia and will take a hit of up to £69m on the disposal.

Quality Print Services relocates to new premises
Quality Print Services (QPS) has relocated to new purpose-built premises as part of its ongoing commitment to delivering a high-quality service to customers.

Smurfit Kappa successfully trials hydrogen
Smurfit Kappa and the Hyflexpower consortium have successfully completed the first stage of the Hyflexpower project, in what has been described as an “important first step forward in journey to...

Research: direct mail has premium status with public
Direct mail remains a powerful force in the marketing mix, according to new research showing that consumers still retain a strong connection with physical marketing.

Lecta increases prices of thermal papers
Lecta is set to increase prices for all its thermal paper ranges by 8%.

Reach to close Teesside print site
Reach is set to close its Teesside print site, affecting around 35 jobs.

ePS Connect expands supplier participation
eProductivity Software (ePS) has announced a raft of new partners for its upcoming Connect user conference in Las Vegas.

ImageData buys itself a Vutek for Christmas
ImageData Group has placed an order for an EFI Vutek Q5r UV LED roll-to-roll printer, installed yesterday (12 December).

Gallus appoints Dario Urbinati as new CEO
Narrow-web press manufacturer Gallus Group has announced the appointment of Dario Urbinati as its chief executive officer.

Grafenia issues more bonds
Grafenia has issued an additional £3.2m of new bonds to support its acquisition strategy.

Coveris invests over £1.5m in linerless label capabilities
Packaging company Coveris has invested over £1.5m to expand its linerless label manufacturing capabilities.

Printex gains industry first SafeContractor accreditation
Printex Finishing Services has become the UK’s first print finishing equipment servicer to be SafeContractor accredited.

Newspapers run late due to snow
Overnight snow has caused disruption to newspaper deliveries in many areas, with the giant Newsprinters site in Hertfordshire particularly badly affected.

MTP Media in print, finishing and solar installs
MTP Media has completed a round of updates to machinery and its premises after investing around £180,000 on a new Ricoh digital printer, a D&K Europa laminator, and a solar install on its roof.

Carols for Printers takes place this week
The annual Carols for Printers service takes place tomorrow, with attendees facing bad weather and travel disruption in order to attend.