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Variable data a growth area for firm

Sprite Labels targets mono barcodes with Inkjet Systems install

Nottingham’s Sprite Labels has launched into production of mono barcode, address and pallet labels with a brand-new Inkjet Systems i-JET600 print station fitted onto its BGM Bar Graphic Elite rewind...

"Operating like a dream"

ESP automates book batching with Tecnau BookReady install

Swindon commercial printer ESP has completely automated its book batching process between press and binding with the installation of a Tecnau BookReady.

Jardine: "There is plenty in the survey to be positive about"
Competitors pricing below cost a concern

Industry output holds in Q1 but confidence lacking

Output and order performance in the UK printing and printed packaging industry in Q1 was close to the subdued forecasts, according to the latest BPIF Printing Outlook survey.

Shared passion for excellence

Simmons to take up new role at KSP Group

Del Simmons will join KSP Group next month as the business maps out a leadership transition.

Injuries sustained by the employee could have been prevented
Incident could easily have been avoided

Partial amputation after film converting machine entanglement

A manufacturer of flexible packaging and laminating films has been handed a five-figure fine after a worker lost part of his finger after becoming tangled in machinery.

Made-to-fit packaging can reduce delivery emissions. Image: Amazon
UK installations at various sites

Amazon to install automated packaging machines across Europe

Amazon is set to deploy advanced automated packing technology across its European network – including in the UK – to improve packaging for its customers and reduce waste.

Wide-format supplier bought

Antalis expands Adriatic presence with digital print supplier purchase

Antalis has signed a binding agreement to acquire the Fortuna Digital Group, a supplier to the Balkan wide-format printing industry.

Half generate 50% of sales from five clients

Printers warned about over reliance on large customers

Some printers are relying on a small number of customers for the lion's share of revenue, leaving them dangerously exposed should any of these super-customers go bust.

Opens up solid-board display graphics market

DCS installs UK’s first HP Latex R530 hybrid

Digital Creative Services (DCS) has installed the UK’s first HP Latex R530 wide-format printer at its Royal Victoria Dock factory in London.

'Sending a letter economy is still a bargain'

Document Despatch boosts offering with new AccurioPress

Document Despatch has upgraded its digital, just-in-time on-demand production offering with a new Konica Minolta AccurioPress C14000e.

Soyang Europe to install demo machine shortly

Fujifilm appoints official UK distributor for new Acuity Triton

Fujifilm has appointed Soyang Europe as its UK distribution partner for the new Acuity Triton 1.6m water-based UV printer, commercially launched at Fespa 2025.

Multiple print techniques and special finishes

Mondi showcases uncoated paper possibilities

Mondi has produced a new book to showcase the creative possibilities of its Pergraphica premium papers range.

1bn business letters

Evri expands with DHL eComms deal

Royal Mail has a new rival with Evri set to handle business letters for the first time following a mega-merger with DHL eCommerce UK.

Former staff still awaiting payment

Hastings plans 'bold new chapter' with Wren rebrand

Luke Hastings plans to rebrand Wren Packaging as part of a “rebirth” of the business under the new name of Renaissance Packaging, but there’s still no news for former employees of Reflections Print...

Two installs, with a third to come

GB Mail upgrades paper wrappers with Norwix

Aylesbury high-volume mailing house GB Mail has invested in a pair of US-made Norwix inkjet marking systems from Engelmann & Buckham (E&B), with a third purchase under discussion.