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Guernsey printer bolsters digital set-up with Xeikon 5000
Island Scan is aiming to become more competitive in the direct marketing arena after boosting its digital power with a Xeikon 5000.
BAS Printers' buyer hails success of acquisition
The company that bought BAS Printers at the end of last year has praised its integration and said its order book for the next quarter is already full.
Friedheim adds Pfankuch Maschinen to supplier list
Finishing equipment distributor Friedheim International has signed a UK and Ireland contract with manufacturer Pfankuch Maschinen.
Sumfield and Day in administration
Digital and litho printer Sumfield and Day has closed its doors after administrator Vantis Business Recovery Services (BRS) was appointed on 23 March.
Coatings Direct eyes further SPS investment
Finishing specialist Coatings Direct has said it is hoping to add to its raft of SPS kit with a second XP1 UV screen press to complement the one it installed last year.
BPIF survey reveals company capacities are 'lowest for 18 years'
More printers are operating below capacity than at any time in the past 18 years and are cutting prices to attract new business, the latest BPIF Printing Outlook survey has found.
PWPFS consolidates finishing needs with 100,000 investment
Hertfordshire B2 printer PWPFS Print and Design has improved its profitability with an Horizon StitchLiner from GAE.
Roland DG to run finishing training course
A training course aimed at printers wanting to expand into finishing is set to be launched in May.
Future Recruitment adds to team
Future Recruitment has expanded its print and packaging team with the appointment of two members of staff.
PPP adopts 'comprehensive' MIS software from Out of the Box
PPP Digital Imaging has installed a full suite of truePAK modules from software developer Out of the Box after its bespoke in-house MIS reached the end of its useful life.
Heidelberg plans to cut another 2,500 jobs
Heidelberg is to cut a further 2,500 jobs globally - double the amount it had previously announced - in response to a continuing drop in incoming orders.
KBA president in shock departure amid 'collapse in demand'
KBA president and chief executive Albrecht Bolza-Schnemann has resigned with immediate effect following a 180m euro (168m) loss in the German manufacturer's sheetfed division.
Canon UK wins functionality award for imagePrograf model
Canon's imagePrograf iPF820 has scooped an award from Buyers' Lab Inc (BLI) for its multi-purpose printing functionality.
Woodfield moves into folding with buy from TCS
Woodfield Industries has moved into folding with a Challenge Medalist 870 A3 machine from finishing equipment distributor Terry Cooper Services.
Carlton Press Group closed and hunt for buyer abandoned
Administrator Begbies Traynor has failed to find a buyer for Carlton Press Group and has sold off most of its assets.