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Print industry divided on Brexit
Print professionals appear split on the EU in/out referendum vote, although the 'in' camp has the edge, an exclusive survey for Printweek has found.
John Brailsford Printers transforms operations with post-press spend
A Rotherham printer has made an “enormous” impact on productivity after installing a host of new equipment, including a bookletmaker and binder.
YM Group is new owner of Polestar Chantry
YM Group has confirmed that the deal to rescue Polestar Chantry has been finalised.
Bank of England unveils new fiver
The Bank of England has revealed the design for the new £5 note, the first to be printed on polymer.
Xaar reveals details of new printhead
Xaar has launched its first aqueous printhead at Drupa with what it believes is a “world leading” specification for a host of print applications. A new partnership with Ricoh has also been...
Nth Degree moves as part of expansion
Wide-format distributor Nth Degree Imaging has relocated following a boost in sales.
Nene Packaging invests with EFI Vutek
Nene Packaging has improved the speed and efficiency of the digital side of its business after investing in new equipment.
Konica Minolta reveals B1 UV inkjet and launches KM-1
Konica Minolta (8B-A65) is showing a prototype of a new B1 UV inkjet digital press and has commercially launched its B2-plus UV inkjet press, the KM-1, under its new Accurio branding.
Durst unveils single-pass printers for corrugated and labels
Durst (6-D40) has unveiled its new development for corrugated packaging and display printing, which features single- and multi-pass technologies.
KBA claims biggest press at show
KBA claims its six-colour Rapida 145 with coater and new double delivery is the biggest press running at drupa. It has also revealed more details of its joint venture with Xerox for folding cartons.
De La Rue looks at joint ventures
De La Rue is talking to other papermakers about a potential joint venture for its banknote paper business.
Polestar deals still unconfirmed
There is no news yet on the future of Polestar Bicester as administrators from PricewaterhouseCooper decide on competing bids for the site.
Edwardthompson to cut more than 50% of workforce in company restructure
Sunderland-based leisure and gaming firm Edwardthompson is to enter a 30-day consultation with its 135-strong workforce on Monday 6 June.
Overmatter: Drupa ditty
This is, after all, our Drupa issue. So by way of public service, with specific referent to ‘Cult of Drupa Songs’ champ Mark Stephenson, we thought we should print the lyrics for the Drupa song by way...
Killer app: SMP helps reward Leicester’s steadfast supporters
They pulled off the underdog sporting triumph of the century. Leicester City FC, 5,000-1 outsiders to win football’s Premier League at the start of the season, lifted the trophy at the end of their...