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BPIF CEO Charles Jarrold praised the diverse, resilient industry
Wide range of topics covered

Triumphant Power of Print event hails industry’s impact

The iconic Stationers’ Hall in the City of London was packed out yesterday (7 November) for the 13th annual Power of Print event, which highlighted the industry’s key trends and growth areas in a...

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Caldera releases latest version of CalderaRIP

Caldera has released the latest version of CalderaRIP for large-format digital printing and cutting.

Investment in AI and machine learning is a priority for many businesses. Image: Smithers
AI is expected to transform packaging

Lack of confidence holds back AI adoption by SMEs

Nearly half of SMEs (43%) do not plan to innovate with AI in the next year, largely because of a lack of confidence among business owners in the safeguards in place to protect society, according to...

The Prosper 7000 Turbo Press offers printing speeds of up to 410m/min
Press was launched last year

Kodak makes first Prosper 7000 Turbo sale

Kodak has revealed the first global installation of its Prosper 7000 Turbo Press.

Tested across diverse printing conditions

Sun Chemical lauds new ink technology

Sun Chemical has announced a new platform for sheetfed inks that is described as its “most sustainable yet”.

Sign & Digital UK 2024: registration opens

Registration has opened for the 2024 edition of Sign & Digital UK (SDUK), which will be held at the NEC in Birmingham from 25-27 February next year.

Cloudprinter.com: truly impressive performance against a backdrop of war
New financing worth €2m

Cloudprinter secures financing for further growth

Print platform Cloudprinter.com has received a new round of financing worth €2m (£1.73m).

The new site is efficiently connected to major road networks
Office sector driving success

Haybrooke backs growth with new office; hails record PaaS print spend

Haybrooke has supported its continued growth by relocating to a new office, while also achieving a record print spend for its ‘printing as a service’ (PaaS) procurement model.

December move

Kingfisher to double footprint in relocation

Bristol-based Kingfiisher Labels is set to double its footprint in a November relocation.

The printer uses water-based HP Latex inks
Install has increased firm's confidence

Seymour Sign & Print cuts turnaround times with HP Latex

Signage company Seymour Sign & Print has reduced its turnaround times significantly and bolstered its production efficiency after taking on an HP Latex 335 printer.

The 2023 event attracted 6,500 visitors and 340 exhibitors
Event will run in February

Packaging Innovations opens registrations for 2024 flagship

Packaging Innovations & Empack organiser Easyfairs has laid out initial details for the flagship 2024 event at the NEC in Birmingham in February.

Creating a culture of timely payment could boost the economy by £2.5bn
Now at least 180 days

Leading marketing services group significantly extends payment terms

One of the UK’s biggest marketing services providers has extended its minimum supplier payment terms to 180 days full term.

Screentec is nestled in the hills of Ferndale
Further acquisitions planned

Screentec buys Tower Print

Merchandise specialist Screentec has acquired nearby Tower Print, kicking off a new growth strategy for the Welsh firm.

Promotion effective as of last month

Parry Jones appointed CEO of The Specialist Works

Parry Jones has been appointed CEO of media planning and buying agency The Specialist Works and its parent company What’s Possible Group.

Soporan said he would consider adding a print module in the future
Can produce over 100 box styles

Start-up picks Autobox for new offering

Start-up business Ion Packaging has put a Kolbus Autobox device at the centre of its new offering.