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Lock takes on global role at Webmart
Duplo’s former EMEA and Russia sales director Tony Lock has taken up the role of global director at Webmart to aid the development of a new trading software platform.
Kairos staff left in limbo after collapse
Staff at Kairos Printworks, who were made redundant earlier this year following the sale of the business’s assets prior to its collapse, look set to finally get their unpaid wages and redundancy after...
Overmatter: fooled again
With April Fool’s Day coinciding with Easter Sunday this year, the associated ‘is it, or isn’t’ fun and frolics was relatively constrained.
DS Smith delivers sustainable display that stacks up
Sustainability is the word on everyone’s lips right now when it comes to packaging and print, so when health snack brand Eat Real wanted to show off its new pulse- and grain-based snacks to the world...
Rhapsody’s Moscow and Price leave business
Pre-media business Rhapsody has parted company with two directors following a difference of opinion over strategy.
HNS Signs up for sale
HNS Signs is looking for a buyer to take over operations following the decision of director and founder Michelle Henry to move to Australia.
Leach acquired by French group Chargeurs
France-based global manufacturing and services group Chargeurs has acquired large-format graphics specialist Leach, for an undisclosed sum.
Blackwell Print boosts digital capability with Xerox install
Blackwell Print has bolstered its digital setup by investing in a Xerox Versant 3100 four-colour production press.
Sphere UK updates platesetting with Fujifilm machine
Sphere UK has installed a Luxel T-6500CTP platesetter from Fujifilm to keep up with demand and boost the firm’s green credentials.
XDP moves to Canon as part of £175,000 kit spend
Xchurch Digital Print (XDP) has invested around £175,000 in new kit, including two Canon digital machines that the firm said will double its print efficiency.
James Cropper's Colourform facility gets royal visit
Prince Charles visited James Cropper’s Colourform unit for the production of plastic-free packaging last week, as the project moves ahead in collaborating with businesses.
Kingsdown enters administration
Bristol-based printer Kingsdown Printers has closed its doors, with the loss of 60 jobs.
Philtone productivity up by a third with new Polar Flowline
Philtone Litho has invested in a Polar Flowline guillotine system to increase the speed and efficiency of its operation.
Ex-Forward Finishing director unveils new company
Astrid Saunders, former managing director of Forward Finishing, has announced the launch of her latest venture, AS Finishing, with a £60,000 investment in new machinery.
DDL Group boosts finishing with new Vivid Matrix
DDL Group has taken on a Vivid Matrix MX-370P laminator with foiling and spot UV effects, and an Omni-Flow deep-pile feeder, to enhance its finishing offering.