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Tod boosts wide-format offering with new Nyala
Creative print specialist Tod has upgraded its wide-format offering with the installation of a new SwissQprint Nyala 2.
Mondi Group to acquire Powerflute
Global paper manufacturer Mondi Group is set to acquire Finland-headquartered containerboard manufacturer Powerflute from Nordic Packaging and Container (NPAC) Holdings in a deal worth €365m (£326m).
Printmates makes digital advances with Horizon folder
Printmates has enhanced its ability to deal with complex short-run work with the installation of a Horizon CRF 362 folder-creaser.
MBO at TJ International
Book manufacturer TJ International has completed a management buyout led by Andy Watts.
Marpak mourns after MD passes away
Edward Wheeler, joint managing director of Leicester-based packaging firm Marpak, has died at the age of 53.
Stones Ashford shortfall tops £4m
Stones Ashford had an estimated deficiency of more than £4m when it was shut down, with sister site Henry Stone in Banbury named as one of the firm’s largest creditors.
Catton increases automation with new Polar cutter
Catton Print has installed a Polar N78 Plus guillotine from Heidelberg to boost turnarounds.
PCS marked as 'one to watch' by European awards
Plastic Card Services’ new managing director is celebrating the end of a “phenomenal year” which culminated in being shortlisted for a European Business Award.
Odessa takes on new unit and brings die-cutting in-house
South London-based large-format specialist Odessa Print Group has taken on a third unit at its Biggin Hill site and invested in a Young Shin Giant 250S flatbed die-cutter to enable it to bring...
Marstan Press makes LED-UV move with RMGT Ryobi install
Marstan Press has moved up to SRA1 format from B2 after investing in an RMGT Ryobi 920 series press.
Humphreys Signs buys HP Latex 560
North Wales-based signage specialist Humphreys Signs has upgraded its capabilities after investing around £18,000 in an HP Latex 560.
Businesses remain optimistic about job creation
Print companies are still optimistic about creating new jobs in 2018 in spite of a tough 2017 and ongoing uncertainties over skills, staffing, the economy and Brexit.
Nitecrest boosts production with Otto Künnecke install
Plastic card manufacturer and printer Nitecrest has set in motion plans to boost its production capacity with the installation of an Otto Künnecke KS 104 P two-stage punch.
Printwize installs Baumann-Wohlenberg guillotine for 'complex' jobs
Printwize has installed a new Baumann-Wohlenberg 115 guillotine to increase efficiency and enable it to take on more demanding jobs.
Scott Labels moves into digital with Konica Minolta investment
Scott Labels has entered the digital print arena after investing in a Konica Minolta bizhub Press C71cf label printer.