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TCT drives automation with double MBO buy
Card manufacturer and mailing operation Thames Card Technology (TCT) has invested in two MBO T460 compact buckle-folding machines as part of a push to increase its automation.

Fresh01 boss Greg Feltham passes away
Greg Feltham, managing director of graphic design and multimedia agency Fresh01, has died at the age of 45.

T-shirt printer upgrades to solar premises
Isle of Wight-based UK T-shirt Printing, the B2B t-shirt printing arm of eco-fashion brand Rapanui, has relocated to a factory powered in the main by solar energy.

KBA rebrand harks back to founders
KBA has looked to the past for a new name and brand to take the group into the future, and has renamed itself Koenig & Bauer.

KBA looks forward to specialist future
On the eve of celebrations to mark its 200th anniversary, KBA has reiterated its commitment to “profitable growth” by focusing on special press applications.

SME confidence struggles in face of challenges
The number of owners of UK SMEs looking to downsize, sell or close their businesses is at its highest level for five years, according to a recent study.

Taylor Bloxham upgrades folding with MBO investment
Print and marketing communications company Taylor Bloxham Group has bought an MBO K8 RS to increase its folding efficiency.

Nova Direct Mail falls into administration
West Sussex-based direct mailing operation Nova Direct Mail has been placed in administration with the loss of around 22 jobs.

Packaging holds up in face of Brexit threats
A YouGov survey has revealed that while many small businesses in the UK are seeking to cut costs in the face of Brexit uncertainty, the vast majority won't cut packaging spend.

Henry Ling upgrades litho
Journal and book printer Henry Ling has upgraded its litho department by investing in a new Speedmaster and retrofitting its existing Speedmaster with LE-UV drying capabilities.

Real Digital takes next step in its evolution
Real Digital International has continued its 2017 re-equip with a brace of HP Indigo 12000s as it looks to target growth in new markets.

Funky Pigeon ramps up print operation with investment
Greetings card specialist Funky Pigeon has invested in two new finishing machines for its print operation to support a site move after it more than tripled its premises size.

Kodak announces plate price increase
Kodak has announced a global price increase for its offset printing plates of up to 9%.

New partnership for Peterborough printers
Two Peterborough-based printers, Printmarshall and the Creative Company, have merged to form Printmarshall Creative.

Northside add fourth HP Indigo to support expansion
Northside Graphics is targeting accelerated growth by embarking on a fresh round of kit investment supported by HSBC.