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Redlin Print secures ISO 14001 accreditation
Redlin Print has boosted its environmental credentials after securing ISO 14001.
HP launches plastic recycling scheme for wide-format printers
HP has launched what it claims is the world's first free media recycling scheme for wide-format customers in Europe.
Inc Direct records 21% growth in year-on-year sales
Inc Direct has cited a "dramatic" increase in the company's customer base as a key factor for its 21% growth in year-on-year sales.
Lefa Print boosts web-to-print offering with first UK Xerox 7002
Lefa Print has bought the world's first Xerox 7002 digital colour press and is aiming to grow its web-to-print offering.
Vio relaunches Certified Soft Proofing software as part of Adsend
Vio has redeveloped its Vio Certified Soft Proofing (VCSP) software, which is now being offered as part of its Adsend browser application.
Fresh Media Group rebrands with group companies under FMG name
Fresh Media Group has brought group companies Colour Systems, Fresh Vision and BigKid all under the same banner and relaunched itself as FMG.
Polestar in talks with staff over redundancies
Polestar Group is in talks with staff concerning redundancies and possible changes to terms and conditions at its Chromoworks, Colchester and Varnicoat sites.
Mirror Finish upgrades finishing kit with Steinemann purchase
Coating specialist Mirror Finish has improved its lamination options by installing a Steinemann Lotus 102 SF laminating machine.
Former Crosland director launches own business
Former Crosland VK director Steve Waterhouse has set up his own company, to concentrate on selling die-cutting machines from Korea.
East Kent Foiling brings lamination in-house to offer 'whole' post-press package
Finishing specialist East Kent Foiling (EKF) has moved into lamination with a new D&K Jupiter B2 thermal laminator.
Newly developed halftone flexo dot makes gradations 'like offset litho'
Screen has developed a new halftone dot for the flexo and letterpress industries, which it claimed can produce gradations as smooth as offset litho printing at 200lpi.
Printforms takes on new staff after press investment
Printforms has taken on three new members of staff following the installation of its second Ryobi 524HE as it positions itself to capitalise on the upturn.
Print legend Petty passes away
Kenneth Petty, one of UK print's true pioneers, has passed away, aged 84.
Biking up Britain - doing Beefy's trip in reverse
Despite being in the midst of a recession, the generosity of printers to stretch themselves to their physical limits in the aid of charity has not diminished. Last week, they were running; this week,...
Gravure printers blast 'lack of EU support' for consolidation
European gravure printing leaders have responded with dismay to the European Union's lack of positive action in smoothing the way for the radical consolidation that they believe is necessary in the...