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M Partners brings MGI Meteor DP 8700XL to the UK

M Partners is to launch MGI's Meteor DP 8700 XL into the UK with a technology demonstration taking place at the distributor's Hemel Hempstead facility this month.

Integrity Print adds BRC accreditation

Integrity Print has added British Retail Consortium (BRC) certification to its list of accreditations, allowing it to expand its trade label business for the food and drink industry.

Packaging firm owners fined for ignoring safety warnings

The owners of a packaging printer in Bolton have been fined by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for "flagrantly" ignoring safety warnings.

Pindar steps down as BPIF president, Middleton returns

Andrew Pindar has stepped down as BPIF president, with his predecessor Rupert Middleton stepping in on an interim basis.

Print manager Principal Color set for liquidation

Print management outfit Principal Color is set for liquidation at the end of this month.

Magners launches Specials campaign for new range

Magners has launched a print and poster campaign around its new Specials range of premium ciders.

Pragati Offset to do book binding with PUR hotmelt

Hyderabad-based Pragati Offset has opted for PUR (polyurethene reactive) over standard hot melt adhesives for binding hard and soft cover books. The PUR system at Pragati is a Robatech MOD4 installed...

What next for the big two: HP and Kodak

A short analysis about the two digital giants HP and Kodak based on their financial results.

Inc Direct eyes big turnover boost with Rank contract

Inc Direct is on target to double its turnover to 10m by the end of its next financial year after securing a "multimillion-pound" contract with The Rank Group.

Sector shines in summer as August upswings reported

Print may have outperformed the rest of UK manufacturing in August after a selection of printers reported strong growth at odds with the latest UK manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI).

Apex invests in cross-strapping following contract win

Magazine finisher Apex Print Finishers (APF) has installed an RO-TR5-D automatic cross-strapping machine from Mosca Direct after winning a new contract.

Gilmex takes UK's first Kongsberg iXE-10 cutting table

Gilmex International has installed the UK's first Esko Kongsberg iXE-10 cutting table, supplied by digital finishing equipment supplier Duplo.

Paramount Printers wins Scottish parliament contract

Paramount Printers has won a six-year 500,000 print contract with the Scottish parliament.

Roland DG moves to larger premises

Wide-format and sign-making equipment specialist Roland DG has expanded its facilities in the south east due to growing demand for its products.

Offset Print and Packaging Group orders Diana X

Retail and transit packaging specialist Offset Print and Packaging Group has ordered a Diana X folder gluer from Heidelberg.