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Paperlinx resigns from NAPM to focus on customer bodies
Paperlinx has resigned from all European paper merchant trade associations, including the UK's National Association of Paper Merchants (NAPM), after describing them as a "waste of money".
Modus targets cross media growth with agency deal
Modus Creative has bought local web design agency Blue Tesla Marketing as part of a strategy to immerse itself in cross-media and more than double its turnover to £3m over the next three years.
Prime Group combines techs to boost sales by 100,000 in two months
Prime Group has squeezed out efficiencies and cost savings by dovetailing its web-to-print set-up with its management information system.
Fast Pak invests in Redline die-cutter
Corrugated specialist Fast Pak Packaging has bought a new Redline RL-1900 die-cutter from Diecut UK as part of an extensive kit upgrade programme, which has seen the firm install a raft of new...
McGowans Print targets speed and productivity with a new Rho 1030
Irish digital printer McGowans Print is looking to diversify and boost business after installing a high-speed Durst Rho 1030 automated flatbed printer.
Punch to sell Xeikon in €110m deal
Punch Graphics is to sell its majority stake in digital press manufacturer Xeikon in a deal that values the business at €185m (£160m).
EFI logs record quarterly growth
EFI has recorded a record quarter in Q2, with sales growing 10% year-on-year to $180.3m (118m) and operating profit growing 19% to $23.4m.
New Kama register kit boasts more precision and cost benefits
Kama has launched what it calls a cost-effective system for finishing digital print with the highest register precision.
New ColorProof 5.5 is better, easier and saves time says GMG
Software developer GMG has released an update of its proofing software ColorProof 5.5 claiming it has better performance and user interface and can save hours of downtime.
Strike action suspended at Crown Liverpool
Industrial action at Crown Speciality Packaging has been called off after the company announced a restructure that could halve its print department.
Baker Goodchild invests in seven machines to meet growing demand
Birmingham-based direct mail and print company Baker Goodchild has installed a raft of new equipment to ramp up production.
Kensett upgrades with new wrapping kit
Trade finisher Kensett has boosted efficiency after buying an Audion EM 24 EL-Matic fully automatic L-sealer with a TM 18 TE-Matic shrink tunnel.
Autobond helps save the day at fire-hit Aussie firm
Autobond has installed a Mini 105 laminator at one of the largest binding companies in Queensland, Australia, after a fire caused massive damage.
Royal visit marks opening of James Cropper pioneering recycling plant
Paper group James Cropper has developed technology capable of recycling millions of disposable coffee cups into the highest-quality papers for luxury brands.
New binder at Holywell Press opens growth potential
Oxford commercial printer Holywell Press is targeting growth after adding on-demand book production to its portfolio with a Horizon BQ270V perfect binder.