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Healeys cuts double Polar deal
Healeys will install two new Polar guillotines from Heidelberg to refresh the cutting capabilities of its litho department as its digital wing continues to grow.
CMYUK to build textiles development wing
CMYUK is to construct a new digital textiles development facility to make the most of a “significant growth area”.
Bakergoodchild adds 'game-changing' white capability with Xerox Iridesse
Bakergoodchild is looking to push ahead with its digital offering in 2019 following the installation of two Xerox printers, including a six-colour Iridesse.
Arjo to open receivership proceedings for some French subsidiaries
Arjowiggins is planning to file petitions to open safeguard and receivership proceedings for some of its French subsidiaries.
Contact installs second SureColor for proofing boost
Contact Originators has doubled its proofing capacity with the introduction of a second Epson SureColor P9000 wide-format printer.
£50m polymer tender underway
The Bank of England has launched a £50m tender for the supply of banknote polymer over an eight-year period.
i newspaper to run articles from The Economist
The i newspaper will run selected pieces from The Economist every week going forwards, as part of a new deal agreed between the two news titles.
Books on the rise again with 2018 sales increase
Book printers enjoyed a fruitful 2018 as the UK book market grew for the fourth consecutive year.
Clays bolsters bindery with Petratto investment
Clays has invested in a Petratto Cordoba heavy duty folder-gluer to support the evolution of its bindery.
Packaging manufacturers face cost hikes in Defra strategy
Packaging figureheads are concerned the government is placing undue blame at manufacturers’ feet with a new waste strategy that would see them bear the cost of recycling.
Parcelhub introduces integrated labels to speed order processing
Parcelhub has introduced an integrated label option that it said will enable retailers, brands and wholesalers to produce picking sheets, packing slips and shipping labels on a single piece of paper.
ITV uses new magazine to extend reach
Commercial television broadcaster ITV has launched a new magazine intended to cultivate new and extend existing audiences.
Third strike day set at CPI William Clowes
Unite members at CPI William Clowes will go ahead with a third strike day on Thursday 17 January as a pay dispute with management continues.
Xaar Q4 trading below expectations
Inkjet manufacturer Xaar’s full-year revenues are set to have fallen by more than a third year-on-year after trading in Q4 continued at levels below the company’s expectations.
Reflex launches new Proof Plus service
Reflex Group has set up a new design and proofing service, Proof Plus, that is intended to improve accuracy of proofing and packaging design across a range a wide range of product types.