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New year predictions: Peter Bradley, Bradley Group
Bradley Group managing director Peter Bradley has certainly had an action-packed 2017, including the group's first M&A deals and the setting up of a new site. Looking ahead to 2018 he's hoping the...
New year predictions: Kevin Creechan, J Thomson Colour Printers
J Thomson Colour Printers managing director Kevin Creechan enjoyed a combination of sporting and business highlights in 2017, and hopes that 2018 will be a year when the industry does more to...
Blue passports to return, print contract still TBC
UK passports will revert to the navy blue colour first introduced almost a century ago as part of the changes around Brexit.
Contact first to install Esko digital plate screening tech
Contact Originators has become the first corrugated company in the UK to invest in Esko XPS Crystal technology for flexo plate imaging.
Print Evolved marks 20 years in web-to-print with new press install
Web-to-print software developer and printer Print Evolved has celebrated its 20th birthday with the installation of a new litho press and a raft of upgrades to its flagship Cognitu software.
Plain packaging could cost beverage industry nearly $300bn
A “plain packaging” policy on food and beverage brands could result in a potential loss of $293bn (£219bn) for the beverage industry globally, new research has warned.
Prismm makes "first ever" Bitcoin paper trade
In what is thought to be a first for the recycling industry, Prismm Environmental has carried out a recyclable paper trade using the digital cryptocurrency Bitcoin.
Anton director pleads guilty on all charges
Brian Thomas, one of the five former directors of Anton Group charged with Cheating the Public Revenue, has pleaded guilty at Southwark Crown Court to all three charges brought against him.
Washington Direct Mail eyeing continued growth in 2018
Mailing house Washington Direct Mail is hoping to continue on its current growth path in early 2018 with ISO 27001 accreditation and a new website.
PrintWeek Power 100 2017 now available online
PrintWeek’s 2017 ranking of the industry’s most influential individuals, the Power 100, is now available to view online.
RHM makes signs for the stars with new Kongsberg cutter
RHM Event Graphics has increased its capability to cater for high-profile events with the installation of a new Esko Kongsberg X44 digital cutter.
Stephens & George rounds off bumper finishing investment
Stephens & George will complete its two-year £5m finishing investment programme in March when it takes delivery of a third Stahlfolder TH 82-P from Heidelberg.
Haymarket hopes to score with new kids' football title
Magazine publisher Haymarket is piloting Goal! – a new football magazine for children aged seven to 11, which piggybacks on the success of its FourFourTwo brand.
Offset Print & Packaging grows with former Stones staff
Offset Print & Packaging is poised to take on five people left out of work following the collapse of Stones Ashford.
Overmatter: toilet humour
With Christmas approaching fast, Overmatter is spending a considerable amount of time studying the backs of Christmas cards, and rolls of wrapping paper, for that all-important ‘Printed in UK’ detail....