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End of the line for Polestar Sheffield
Workers at Polestar’s Sheffield web offset site have been told the facility will cease operation with immediate effect. Sheffield’s gravure operation is also being wound down, and will stop printing...
Scottish Apprentice Awards revivied
Graphic Enterprise Scotland (GES) has revived the tradition of apprentice awards in Scotland after they disappeared along with the last printing college course, and declared them a success.
Digital Plus installs new Jeti Mira
Large-format printer Digital Plus has installed a new Agfa Jeti Mira UV flatbed printer, just 18 months after it became the first UK company to invest in an Anapurna M3200i roll-to-roll.
Creative Edge brings upgraded 3D design software to Drupa
Creative Edge Software has upgraded its iC3D packaging design software for Drupa with a range of 3D modelling functions that make it easier to visualise a label or product design.
De La Rue sells cash handling business
De La Rue has sold its loss-making Cash Processing Solutions business to private equity house Privet Capital.
Huhtamaki acquires Delta Print & Packaging in £80m deal
Finland-headquartered global packaging firm Huhtamaki has acquired Delta Print & Packaging for £80m.
McCullin in praise of UK print on new retrospective
Acclaimed war photographer Don McCullin has heaped praise on the printer of his brand new retrospective Irreconcilable Truths.
Roland DG biggest seller of wide-format solvent printers
Roland DG was the biggest 2015 global seller of wide-format solvent printers, 760-1,700mm, according to US-based data company Infotrends' latest wide-format tracking report.
Boss Print's triple collaboration takes off
Double PrintWeek award-winning high-end printer Boss Print has produced a sample selector of different types of boxes, in order to carry samples.
Report finds wide-format ink market growing
The opening up of new markets driven by developments in hardware will mean faster growth for the wide-format ink market, according to imaging industry market researcher Photizo Group.
Critiqom opts for Sweeney as new CEO as McCallum departs
Printer and mail services firm Critiqom has appointed former Bloxx chief executive Charles Sweeney to lead the £16m-turnover company.
Precision moves up to SRA1 in £3m investment
Precision is investing £3m in a plant overhaul, including a move up to SRA1, a switch from Heidelberg to Ryobi presses, new plate makers and cutting and stitching kit.
Print Futures deadline approaches
The deadline for this year's Print Futures Awards is fast approaching.
Polestar Sheffield keeps printing
A major publishing client of Polestar Sheffield has been told by administrators that the plant will continue printing this weekend and next.
Sabur Ink Systems takes on Kornit and expands
Kornit Digital has appointed Sabur Ink Systems as its latest UK distributor, as the sublimation specialist expands its showroom.