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HH Global snaps up Italian luxury marketing firm
HH Global has made further inroads on its international expansion with the “multimillion” euro acquisition of Italian print management and brand marketing company Alecom.
Magic Textiles introduces dye-sub with Roland install
Magic Textiles has introduced dye-sublimation to its offering with the installation of a Roland DG RT-640 transfer printer.
Vision Gelpack falls into administration
Flexible packaging firm Vision Gelpack has been placed in administration only a year and a half after it was formed following environmental utility group Visionscape’s acquisition of the assets of...
Overmatter: peppy passport
As it’s been a record +21 degrees in February, it’s only natural that thoughts should turn to summer holidays.
Killer app: White Duck’s old-school skills are out of this world
The Söderberg sisters, better known as Swedish folk music act First Aid Kit, are famous for their dramatic flair – psychedelic patterns and magnificent jewels making up their onstage costumes.
Visual eyes the future with new Mutoh and hiring drive
Visual Print & Design has invested in a Mutoh ValueJet VJ-626UF flatbed ahead of a recruitment drive that will see the merchandise printer’s business grow.
Paragon reinvests at Nottingham, trims workforce
Paragon Customer Communications is investing a seven-figure sum in new equipment for its Nottingham site, but a review of staffing requirements will result in 20 jobs going as part of the changes.
Bunker takes new direction with Compass
Former Close Brothers Asset Finance director David Bunker is joining Compass Business Finance and will take an equity stake in the family-owned firm.
HP printing revenue down in Q1 as supplies sales dip
HP Inc’s printing revenue fell slightly year-on-year in Q1 after its supplies sales slowed.
Bunker leaves Close role
Long-serving Close Brothers Asset Finance director David Bunker has left the business.
Bonacia beefs up bindery with Muller Martini spend
Book printer Bonacia is poised to increase capacity and smooth bindery processes with a new perfect binding and inline trimming system from Muller Martini.
First 4 consolidates, shuts Preston site
First 4 has announced the closure of its Preston mailing site due to falling demand and “extremely difficult market conditions” in direct mail.
TCS secures UK Mamo distribution deal
Terry Cooper Services (TCS) has become the exclusive UK distributor for Italian manufacturer Mamo’s range of finishing equipment.
Paper cup maker brings in Speedmaster for first in-house printing
Printed paper cup specialist Scyphus has taken on a five-colour Heidelberg Speedmaster CD 74 perfector to bring printing in-house for the first time.
De La Rue takes on tobacco task for HMRC
HMRC aims to crack down on the illicit sale of tobacco products through a new multimillion-pound contract with De La Rue.