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New operating system upgrades KAS Paper Systems' creaser
KAS Paper Systems has released a new creaser with an operating system that has a facility for future downstream attachments.
First phase of Business Bank announced
The government has launched the first phase of its much anticipated Business Bank with a 300m investment programme for SMEs.
Presstek cuts 70 positions in global restructure
Less than six months after it was acquired by private equity firm American Industrial Partners (AIP), Presstek is going through a restructuring that includes a number of redundancies.
Arjowiggins creates Paperworld for video campaign
Arjowiggins Graphic and Antalis has launched a video campaign detailing the fantasy land of Paperworld in a bid to raise the profile of recycled papers.
Xaar shares leap as board raises expectations
Xaar's share price has jumped nearly 17% to 490p (prev close 420p) after it announced that it was increasing its expectations for the year.
DMG Media hit by falling print revenues
Falling print revenues at the Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT) have dragged the publisher's media division into negative growth, according to its latest trading update.
Micropress targets growth with pre-press and building upgrades
Ipswich-based printer Micropress has increased its capacity by around 50% following an upgrade from violet to thermal plate setting.
JTI launches campaign against plain tobacco packaging
Cigarette manufacturer JTI has launched an advertising campaign against government proposals to mandate plain packaging for tobacco products following the discovery that Department of Health (DoH)...
Mark Allen Group to acquire PrintWeek
<i>PrintWeek</i>, the UK's leading title for the printing industry, is to be acquired by Mark Allen Group and be relaunched as a fortnightly magazine.
SM Finishing boosts quality with Tech-ni-Fold CreaseStream Plus
A finishing specialist is looking forward to improving its products and gaining new clientele after investing in a CreaseStream Plus machine.
Print industry reflects on Thatcher era
"Divisive" has been the most-used word in national newspaper coverage following the death of Margaret Thatcher, and opinions about her legacy are also mixed in the printing industry.
Print industry news roundup: Thatcher, Redpack, FLS, Two Sides, X1/Catfish, Geoff Neal
Stay up to date with your procurement supply chain thanks to print industry news at your fingertips. This week: Print industry reflects on Thatcher era; Redpack hosts 3m Anglia business fund launch;...
Tullis Russell recruits former Linpac Group CEO to non-exec role
Tullis Russell has announced the appointment of former Linpac Group chief executive Mike Arrowsmith as a non-executive director.
Funding for Lending scheme beginning to reach printers
Printers are beginning to benefit from the Funding for Lending scheme (FLS), the much-criticised government initiative to ease the flow of credit to cash-starved SMEs.
Finishing equipment supplier goes limited after 34 years
A Cambridgeshire finishing equipment supplier celebrated 34 years in business on Saturday by becoming a limited company.