News

Polestar set to buy 64pp MAN

Polestar Colchester is on the verge of signing to install a new MAN Roland 64pp Lithoman web offset press and Ferag finishing equipment following a series of contract wins.

Premiers ex boss buys out Beswick

Former Premier Paper managing director Graham Griffiths has acquired paper merchant the Beswick Paper Group for an undisclosed sum, and has not ruled out further acquisitions.

Print City wins 7.5m of work

Barnsley-based Print City has signed 7.5m three-year contract with stationery supplies firm Office Depot.

Printing.com seeks franchise funds from AIM float

High-street franchise chain Printing.com is to float onto the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) to raise 1m.

Service Graphics profits up

As Service Graphics reported increases in both sales and operating profits, it announced intentions for a strategic alliance, ahead of plans for an AIM listing (PrintWeek, 12 February).

Unions united on eve of vote result

The result of the GPMU members ballot on the proposed merger with Amicus will be revealed at the start of next month.

VSM backs view of future for thermal

Thermal CTP has a strong long-term future, according to a new report.

Crown Litho is UK's first Agfa processless user

Crown Litho has installed the UK's first Agfa Acento processless CTP system using Azura plates.

Presstek buys AB Dick in $40m deal

Presstek has bought AB Dick in a $40m deal after the press manufacturer went into Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier today.

Digital Print World to double in size

Organiser IIR Exhibitions is promising that this years Digital Print World (DPW) will be twice the size of last years debut show.

Delta's monster MAN arrives

The Delta Group has taken delivery of its MAN Roland five-colour format 8 905 XXL press.

HRH praises Shotton's move to 100% recycled production

His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales visited UPM's Shotton Paper mill on Monday (12 July) and praised the mill on its conversion to 100% recycled fibre production.

Minister pledges support at ViP conference

Nigel Griffiths, the minister for small business and enterprise, pledged to take a personal interest in print and ensure you have a champion at the heart of government at last weeks Vision in Print...

Agfa leaves PrintCity

Agfa, one of the original founders, has left PrintCity.

Printing.com confirms AIM listing

High street franchise chain Printing.com is to float onto the Alternative Investment Market (AIM), to raise 1m.