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Kesslers London under new ownership

Kesslers London has been sold to an MBO team.

Rogers: "the IPIA intends to continue working hard to educate and inspire print buying markets"
Awards winners revealed

IPIA caps 2023 success and looks ahead at Expo and Gala Dinner

The IPIA has rounded off one of the most significant years in its history with the busy and successful Recognising Excellence Expo, Gala Dinner, and Awards.

PitStop's latest update includes bug fixes and new features
Software update

Enfocus releases update to PitStop 2023

Enfocus has released the first update for its PitStop 2023 PDF pre-flight, editing and correction software.

HeiQ Viroblock was initially developed for the Ebola crisis
Lawsuit was over Viroblock deal

HeiQ and ICP agree settlement

HeiQ has settled its legal action against ICP Industrial for a fraction of the $100m claim it made against its former partner.

The 3m box is stuffed full of sweets, weighing 40kg
Raffle live now

World’s largest sweet selection box printed for charity

A giant custom-printed selection box will be sold to raise money for charity by sister companies Envision Media and Grafit Display Hire.

"Jacobs: It’s really about the journey I’ve had"
All proceeds going to charity

Industry veteran Jacobs launches new book

Print Evolved founder Ivor Jacobs has launched a new book detailing his industry experiences.

Mills: we can jet fluids that have the special properties customers need
Delays in some customer product launches

Xaar warns on 2024 trading

Shares in Xaar fell to a new 52-week low after it warned on sales and profits for next year – although profits for the current year will be ahead of expectations.

The new paper wrap machine can produce 500 million units annually
Terry Cross' new company

Biopax invests £1.3m in onshoring paper wrap

Belfast sustainable packaging and label firm Biopax has bought a brand-new Holweg Weber rotary flexo press, capable of processing 500 million units of paper wrap per year.

Fespa 2024 will take place in Amsterdam's RAI conference centre
Tickets now available

Fespa Global Print Expo 2024 registrations open

Fespa Global Print Expo has officially opened registrations for its 2024 exhibition, which takes place 19–22 March 2024.

UK-wide deal

ColGraphix UK secures Mutoh reseller deal with Graphtec GB

A new UK arm of international large-format supplier ColGraphix has signed up with Graphtec GB to resell Mutoh equipment across the UK.

Bluetree: mask and print ops now individual trading entities
Most of medical team redeployed at print ops

Bluetree focuses on print growth as masks are mothballed

Bluetree Group has mothballed the equipment at its Medical division due to a decline in mask sales, and will focus on growth at its core printing operations instead.

Inspire CNC prints a range of novelty signs for trade and consumers alike
Flatbed pair drive growth

Inspire CNC eyes up third ColorJet Verve Mini

Hinkley-based gift manufacturer Inspire CNC ramped up its print production after buying two ColorJet Verve Mini presses in late summer, and is now considering a third purchase.

Alumni rejoins

Label Apeel targets growth north of the border

Label Apeel has strengthened its sales team by welcoming back one of its alumni as it looks to grow its premium drinks labels business.

Achievable colours can be predicted

Sun Chemical boosts food safe colour options

Sun Chemical has added a new shade to its direct food contact inks for sheetfed offset that will significantly boost the available colour palette for that type of print work.  

Focus is on successful customers

IG Design Group: more resilient business model is taking shape

Profits and margins are on the up at IG Design Group after a turbulent period at the stationery and gifting specialist.