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Sappi appoints new CEO
Sappi has appointed Steve Binnie as its new chief executive.
Polestar grows continental sales with new win
Polestar has boosted its contractual business in France with a new contract win from Groupe Marie Claire.
Swanline in £1m spend on second HP Scitex FB10000
Swanline Print has ordered its second HP Scitex FB10000 industrial flatbed press, part of a £1m investment, just eight months after installing the UK’s first after achieving significant growth with...
Packaging industry warns of potential impact of plain tobacco packaging
The head of a packaging lobby group has given evidence warning government that standardising tobacco packaging could increase the illicit tobacco trade in the UK.
Colorific launches UV640PC solvent UV print and cut machine
Colorific has paired its UV Light hybrid solvent-UV inks and 1.6m UV Lightbar with a Roland VS640i to create its first wide-format solvent-UV print and cut machine, the UV640PC.
Montex to launch KBA-built die-cutter later this year
KBA has secured a partnership with German die-cutting kit specialist Montex-Print Ost to develop a dedicated B1 rotary die-cutter based on KBA’s flagship Rapida 105.
Printers contend with floods and wild weather
Printers are among the businesses battling against floods and freak weather conditions, with some companies counting themselves lucky to escape serious damage.
PBL Print upgrades CTP to cope with increased short-run demand
PBL Print has invested in a new Heidelberg Suprasetter A75 platesetter to keep pace with the demand for short-run litho work produced on its two SM 52 Anicolor presses.
TCS expands post-press portfolio with three sub-£10k machines
Terry Cooper Services (TCS) has expanded its product range with three new entry-level products, which include a sub-£10,000 perfect binder.
Senior appointment at York Mailing
York Mailing has appointed a new group finance director.
The Sign Shop installs UV640 to boost productivity
Birmingham-based sign, commercial, T-shirt and mug printers The Sign Shop has installed a new UV640 printer, which consists of a Roland DG VersaArt RE-640 chassis with Lightbar.
MP calls on printers to back late payment campaign
Labour MP Debbie Abrahams is asking for small business owners from the print industry that have been impacted by late payments to speak publicly about the issue.
APS expands fabric range
All Print Supplies (APS) has expanded its range of signage fabrics suitable for a range of print processes, in response to increased demand.
Etailer launches glossy magazine
Luxe fashion etailer Net-a-Porter has made a major strategic investment in print media by launching its own high-end magazine.
Compass targets growth in sign and display arm
Commercial printer Compass is targeting continued growth in its sign and display division after completing a £100,000 investment in a new facility and kit.