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Orphans gets by with a little help from its press

Publisher Orphans Publishing, which also has a print arm (Orphans Press), was able to both commission and print a celebration of all things Beatles as the 50th anniversary of the seminal Sgt. Pepper’s...

Overmatter: runners & riders

A seasonal shout-out to some of the charitable acts being undertaken by industry folk this summer.

Alltrade invests as calendar season rolls around

Alltrade Printers has invested just shy of £500,000 to boost its wire-binding capacity and upgrade its CTP system and MIS.

Brexit negotiations begin

The industry has reacted as the Brexit negotiations begin today (19 June), with the UK’s Brexit secretary David Davis heading to Brussels amid uncertainty over the solidity of the Conservatives’...

New packaging personalisation unit set for launch

Uteco Converting, Ebeam Technologies and Inx Digital International have joined forces to develop a new digital packaging line for the mass-personalisation of food packaging.

Flyer Press goes B2 with Komori buy

Felixstowe-based Flyer Press has installed a four-colour Komori Enthrone 29, its first B2 machine.

Kodak upbeat on inkjet prospects

Kodak is making a multi-pronged attack on the packaging market with its existing high-speed inkjet technology, and has reported that development of its next-generation Ultrastream product is on...

St Ives Quickprint expands with Cambridge Printers' assets buy

Cambridgeshire-based St Ives Quickprint has taken on some of the assets and the customer base of Cambridge Printers, following the retirement of that company's owners.

KEP kicks off £1m investment year with laminator buy

Commercial and POS printer KEP Print Group has invested circa £300,000 in a Lamina Blackline 1620 FA 1600/800 laminator, its first piece of kit in what the company said would be a hefty investment...

Industry names make International Track 200

A clutch of print-related companies have been recognised in this year's Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200.

Bindery boost for Bucks-based Think PA

Chesham-based printer Think PA has invested a six-figure sum upgrading its bindery with its first perfect binder and an additional saddle stitcher.

Art D’Signs celebrates 40th birthday

Sign-writing, vehicle graphics and vehicle wrapping specialist Art D’Signs is celebrating 40 years in business this month and has attributed its longevity to its customer-focused service, expertise...

Micropress upgrades litho and finishing facilities

Suffolk-based Micropress has invested £1.2m on a new litho press and finishing kit from Heidelberg.

St Ives reports "much improved" start to second half

St Ives has reported an improved performance in its latest trading update.

PCS invests £1m in new digital card production facility

Plastic Card Services (PCS) has invested more than £1m in setting up a new digital card production facility that will enable it to handle short runs more efficiently.