News
DPW to run daily workshops
Digital Print World is to host a series of daily seminars and masterclasses when it hits Londons Olympia at the end of the month.
Fuji first-half sales leap 20%
Fujifilm Graphics Systems continues to report strong growth in the UK, with figures for its first half up 20% on the same period last year according to divisional director Keith Dalton.
Ex-Jarvis Porter staff set up training venture
A number of former Jarvis Porter personnel are behind a new specialist training provider, 4impression Training Group.
Xeretec pumps 400,000 into new digital showroom
Xerox reseller Xeretec opened its new digital print showroom at the start of this week, which is equipped with the very latest Xerox DocuColor 8000 colour digital press.
Vutek UltraVu II 3360 increases speed and spec
Vutek has launched its new three-metre UltraVu II 3360, which offers many new features and 50% more throughput in some print modes.
Dims! wins 2nd sale in UK with Simpson Label
Simpson Label Company, part of NSD Labelling Group, has become the second UK firm to order a Dims! MIS. It follows hot on the heels of Leeds-based display print and photographic firm Chromagene.
Pafra takes WH Leary name
Carton gluing and quality assurance firm Pafra Systems has changed to its US parents name, WH Leary, as part of the groups global expansion plan.
FSC accreditation enters new phase
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched four chain of custody standards that promise particular benefits for pulp and paper mills.
Duplo set to roll out DC-645
Duplo is to give its DC-645 slitter/creaser/trimmer a first UK showing, and it will reveal two mystery products, at Digital Print World.
Inkfishs new site to double output
Direct mailing house Inkfish Services has more than doubled its capacity after opening a new 5,200m sq facility in Coventry.
Resource to manage Lowell print requirements
Debt collection agency Lowell Group has handed a six figure contract to Leeds-based firm Resource Print Solutions.
Communisis sets out print strategy
Communisis chief executive David Jones has reaffirmed the groups commitment to its manufacturing businesses following the expansion of its print management interests with the acquisition of Dataform.
Personalised kids books hit shelves
Newly launched website Itsyourstory.co.uk has linked up with digital print firm Impressions Direct to produce personalised childrens storybooks.
Creo cuts 200 staff in restructure
Creo is laying off over 200 staff, 5% of its workforce, as part of its restructuring plan to return to profitability.
Drent shuts UK arm after sales grind to a halt
Drent Goebel has closed its UK sales operation, Drent (UK), with KPMG Corporate Recovery Leeds appointed liquidator on Tuesday 5 October.