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William Gibbons back in production after fire
William Gibbons joint managing director Mark Gibbons has praised the “superb” response of firefighters and the firm’s employees after a fire destroyed one of the company’s web presses.
KBA/AMS LED UV first for Blackmore
Blackmore will install the UK’s first KBA LED UV press in the new year, and it will also be the firm’s first KBA.
New finishing business opens in Poole
A new finishing company, which offers a range of hand finishing and 3D POS finishing and assembly services, has opened in Poole, Dorset.
Consumers trust certification labels, PEFC survey finds
More than 80% of consumers globally want companies that source certified material from sustainable managed forests to use certification labels to communicate their responsible sourcing practices,...
Landa beefs up EMEA sales with ex-HP Indigo hire
Landa Digital Printing has recruited Marc Schillemans to the new role of EMEA vice president of sales as it gears up for the first beta installs of its S10 nanographic printing press next year.
CP Bourg founder dies
Christian-Pierre Bourg, founder of print finishing equipment manufacturer CP Bourg Group, has passed away aged 89.
End of the line for Polestar Colchester
Polestar Colchester has become the latest casualty of the group’s consolidation of its web offset facilities.
FastAnt upgrades HP Scitex FB7600 with varnish system
FastAnt, the digital printing and fulfilment arm of the Taylor Bloxham Group, has upgraded its HP Scitex FB7600 digital flatbed printer to add a multi-functional varnish system and boost productivity.
Baker Goodchild boosts capacity with second Konica Bizhub Pro C6000L
Direct mail fulfilment and print management services provider Baker Goodchild has invested in a second Konica Minolta Bizhub Pro C6000L.
Thirlby to leave ESP for new venture
ESP Colour managing director Anthony Thirlby is leaving the firm after nine years of pushing the boundaries of world-class efficiency improvements.
Pre-Christmas closure for Petty press hall
Polestar Petty will cease printing on 20 December, according to local reports.
Durst demonstrates 1300 series at packaging event
Durst used a two-day open house at its production facility in Lienz, Austria on 10-11 November to demonstrate its new Rho 1300 series wide-format printers, which were launched at Fespa 2014.
Overmatter: Stuff Print People Say
Between The Apprentice, I’m A Celebrity and X Factor, the TV schedule seems to be reaching a critical mass of imbeciles. And that’s just Ant and/or Dec.
Killer app: Howard Hunt helps put magic back into Christmas
Keeping the magic of Christmas alive can be a challenge for any parent as children get older and more curious.
The Media Village invests for digital growth with Konica kit
The Media Village has bought a Konica Minolta Bizhub Press C1100 as it prepares for further digital growth.