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Printvision in £1.5m relocation
Large-format trade printer Printvision has invested £1.5m in a new purpose-built factory and kitted it out with an EFI Vutek FabriVu 340 digital fabric printer and a Dyss digital cutter.
Government to abolish ‘Staircase tax’ and reduce business rates revaluation period
In his Autumn Budget statement delivered yesterday (22 November), Philip Hammond announced the abolishment of the so-called ‘Staircase tax’, along with a reduction in the period of business rates...
Print holding strong in face of Christmas slowdown fears
Despite subdued output predictions from the BPIF’s Printing Outlook survey, printers have so far reported solid sales in the run-up to Christmas.
The Mailing People invests in new enclosing line
Direct mail specialist The Mailing People (TMP) has invested £220,000 in a new envelope enclosing line to broaden its range of mailing services.
Koenig & Bauer accolade for J Thomson
J Thomson Colour Printers is the recipient of this year’s Koenig & Bauer UK 1814 Production Excellence Award.
Administration 'imminent' at Stones Ashford
Henry Stone Printers has blamed the failure of Stones Ashford on the knock-on negative effects of its previous ownership, while moving to reassure customers of its Banbury operation.
Harlow upgrades finishing
NHS printer and print manager Harlow Printing has invested around £200,000 in a range of finishing kit, including the UK’s third Horizon StitchLiner Mark III.
Print-Leeds in £5m major expansion
Print-Leeds has invested £5m to double its production capability with a premises relocation and the purchase of a new Heidelberg Speedmaster.
Celessence and Gardiner Colours develop fragranced varnish
Microencapsulation specialist Celessence and ink manufacturer Gardiner Colours have collaborated to create a fragrance varnish, which can be applied on a litho press.
Magna launches new UV ink
Water-based ink manufacturer Magna Colours has launched its new MagnaPrint UV-reactive invisible ink range, kicking the range off with a dark blue.
Hobs relocates London 3D operation
In a bid to more than double turnover by 2020, the London hub of Hobs Group’s 3D printing arm Hobs Studio is set to relocate.
Strong currency growth for De La Rue
De La Rue has seen strong volume and revenue increases in its currency division as it posts improved half-year results.
SPS Print Group pre-packs after CVA fails
Dorset-based POS specialist SPS Print Group has gone through a pre-pack administration and re-emerged as Specialist Print Services, following a failed company voluntary arrangement (CVA).
Macfarlane appoints new chair
Macfarlane Group has appointed Stuart Paterson as its new chairman and provided a positive trading update for its Q3 performance, prior to the announcement of its annual results.
Alpha doubles up Versafires to boost offering
Alpha Colour Printers has invested in its second Heidelberg Versafire CV to meet increased short-run digital demand.