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Nirvana founders wrest control from collapsed parent
Nirvana CPH’s previous owners have regained control of the creative print services business following the fall into administration of majority shareholder Paperhat Communications earlier this month.
Creation improves colour accuracy with new SureColor
Creation has invested in an Epson SureColor SC-P7000 STD Spectro proofer and printer alongside an X-Rite i1iO automated scanning table to enhance its proofing capabilities.
John Brailsford boosts foiling confidence with Morgana
John Brailsford Printers has installed a Morgana Pro 450 laminator in order to enhance its offering.
KMMS restructures print team
Konica Minolta Marketing Services has made the roles of eight UK-based print procurement specialists redundant as part of a realignment of skills that has also resulted in the creation of several new...
Feldmuehle files for insolvency again
Independent German paper mill Feldmuehle has filed for insolvency for the second time this year.
K&B accolade for Taylor Bloxham
Taylor Bloxham is the 2018 recipient of Koenig & Bauer’s annual 1814 Production Excellence Award.
Former Sunline Direct Mail buildings up for sale
The three buildings previously leased by Sunline Direct Mail are up for sale.
Nationwide expands capacity with Komfi laminator
Nationwide Print has installed a Komfi Delta 52 laminator, bought through UK agent Friedheim International, to run alongside its current kit and increase its capacity for longer runs.
Alpha Card acquires French distributor
Leeds-based z-fold card manufacturer Alpha Card has made its second acquisition in six months after snapping up French direct marketing materials distributor Media de Poche.
Johnston Press acquired in pre-pack deal
Johnston Press has been acquired in a pre-pack deal by JPIMedia, a newly-formed company controlled by a consortium of Johnston's debt investors led by US hedge fund GoldenTree Asset Management.
The Big Ink Tank opts for new Agfa Anapurna
The Big Ink Tank has installed an Agfa Anapurna H3200i UV LED, its first new wide-format printer, as part of a £200,000 spend.
DMA wants more clarity over data following Brexit draft deal
Despite ongoing political machinations, the DMA has welcomed the draft Brexit agreement reached between UK and EU negotiators, but called for more clarity on longer-term implications regarding data.
Typoretum advises director Mike Leigh on latest film
Letterpress specialist Typoretum helped to keep print history alive in the latest film from Mike Leigh by serving as consultants in a crucial scene set at the offices of the fledgling Manchester...
New COO joins Adare SEC
Former Communisis director Tom Prestwich has joined Adare SEC as its new chief operating officer.
Print welcomes government boost to creative industries
A new government initiative to boost the creative industries has been welcomed by printers, provided that it has a knock-back effect on the prosperity of their own sector.