News

New work experience health and safety guidance welcomed
The BPIF has cautiously welcomed last week's government announcement that it is to "debunk health and safety myths" relating to taking on work experience students.

St Ives trims board
A board-level restructure at St Ives will result in the departure of one of its three executive directors.

Kodak Gold Dry Ink hits global market
Kodak says a "gold rush" for the industry's first digital gold capability will start from today (1 July) as its Nexpress Gold Dry Ink becomes commercially available.

Kodak edges closer to emergence
Kodak could exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in just over two months' time if all goes according to plan.

Fespa to launch Africa show partnership
Fespa has expanded its footprint into Africa after unveiling a partnership with South African event organiser Practical Publishing (PP).

Domino posts loss after egg project stalls
A £27m write-down attached to its investment in TEN Media has wiped out first-half profits at Domino, resulting in a near-£4m loss at the group.

Interview: 'Regardless of where I am, I'm all about innovation'
At the beginning of the year, HP reorganised its executive team, a move that marked the return of Stephen Nigro to its graphic arts business.

Benson Group top of the class for apprentices
Benson Group has won top marks from Leicester College for supporting education and training on its four-year apprentice scheme.

Next generation code printers from Videojet boost speed and quality
Videojet Technologies says its new 1620 and 1650 ultra high-speed continuous inkjet printers will deliver more code content for high-speed packaging firms.

KPMF launches new vinyl wraps
Kay Premium Marking Films (KPMF) is demonstrating its two new self-adhesive vinyl ranges at Fespa.

Ex-Fulmar director sets up new venture
Former Fulmar works director Dave Copson has set up a new venture targeting the Middle East, offering services including press calibration and colour management.

Steve Dryden joins Flint Group while Adrian Marsh takes the finance reins at DS Smith
Steve Dryden, the former group finance director of packaging business DS Smith, is to become chief financial officer of consumables giant Flint Group on 1 July.

Company fined after worker injured by laminating kit
The Paper Pallet Company in Northants has been fined for safety breaches after a worker's hand was crushed in an unguarded laminating machine.

Mosaic launches POP division with Bezier chiefs
Two former leaders at Bezier have joined the Mosaic Group to head up a new division to offer point-of-purchase services including retail display, digital and field marketing.

APS scoops three-year Midlands Co-op PM deal
APS Group has won a three-year contract to supply print and point-of-sale material to one of the UK's largest independent retailers, the Midlands Co-operative Society.