News

Output increases fail to lift industry optimism
Increasing output levels are not enough to boost confidence in the printing industry, according to the BPIF’s Printing Outlook survey for Q3 2017.

Universal Graphix takes UK's first Yotta
Large-format printer Universal Graphix has become the first UK company to install a Yotta YD-F3216R5 LED flatbed, its first foray into flatbed printing.

Grafenia relocates large-format ops
Grafenia has relocated its large-format operation from its Manchester litho hub to the Manchester sign hub it acquired earlier this year.

Tributes paid to Craig Hallam
Industry friends and colleagues are mourning H2 Group managing director Craig Hallam, who has died suddenly aged just 46.

SG World brings commercial print in-house with acquisition
Visitor management and health & safety solutions specialist SG World has gained a commercial print foothold in the UK with the acquisition of Crewe-based The Printing House (TPH).

Industry reacts as interest rates rise
The print industry has logged mixed reaction after interest rates rose for the first time in a decade.

Abbey in European MPS first
Abbey Labels has taken an eight-colour MPS EF-340 flexo press with GEW ArcLED UV system as part of a year-long investment programme.

Decentralisation results in Vistaprint restructure
Cimpress has announced a major restructure at its flagship Vistaprint operation alongside its Q1 results.

Cepac relocates Woodhill ops to Rawcliffe site
Cepac has relocated its subsidiary Woodhill Printers to its newly expanded Rawcliffe Bridge site.

Sherwin ups wide-format game
Print and design company Sherwin Rivers has increased its wide-format capabilities with the installation of a variety of wide-format finishing kit.

Xeikon partners with EFI on Jetrion
Xeikon has launched a partnership with EFI in a move that it says makes it the “biggest global UV inkjet provider for digital labels”.

Brochure Printer of the Year: Hampton Printing (Bristol)
The production values involved in many brochures are among the highest in print, with dedication of everyone, from repro operator to press minder or binding specialist a vital part of the process. The...

Matthews partners with Fields of Life
Commercial printer Matthews the Printers has launched a partnership with charity Fields of Life and is supporting the building of a well in Uganda.

Multi-Color completes Constantia buy
US-headquartered global label giant Multi-Color Corporation has completed its acquisition of Constantia Flexibles’ Labels division.

HH Global expands European ops with Dutch deal
HH Global has acquired PostNL Print Management (PPM), the print management arm of the Dutch postal and logistics service.