
International Print Biennale returns to the North East
The fourth International Print Biennale (IPB) is set to return to Newcastle this September.

Herma unveils new seawater- and chemical-resistant product
Adhesive label substrate manufacturer Herma has announced a new inkjet label film designed for use in ‘demanding environments’.

Colourgraphic invests in Canon
Digital and litho printer Colourgraphic Arts has invested in a Canon imagePress C10000VP as it continues to meet demand for short-run digital print jobs.

Deliveries of new Baumann-Wohlenberg cutters delayed by high demand
Sales of Baumann-Wohlenberg’s new Wohlenberg 80 Basic Line digital cutter have been so high that deliveries of the machine have been delayed until early 2017.

Hollywood Monster to unveil new identity at major autumn event
Hollywood Monster is “moving to the next level” as it prepares to rebrand and announce a string of high-profile appointments.

Macfarlane posts strong interim growth amidst busy acquisition year
Packaging firm Macfarlane Group has reported a strong performance in its interim results, with an increase in pre-tax profits of more than 8% compared with the same period last year.

Artisan Signs opts for Mimaki
Wide-format specialist Artisan Signs has purchased a 3.2m-wide Mimaki UJV55-320 LED-UV printer, in a bid to move further into the textiles market.

Agfa completes Anapurna hybrid range
Agfa Graphics is adding to its LED UV-curing family of devices with the Anapurna H3200i LED, set to be officially unveiled next month in the US.

Former digital boss at Rhapsody heads new UK venture for Sprylab
Berlin-based mobile technology company Sprylab has opened an office in the UK and hired former Rhapsody head of digital John Rahim as its general manager.

Langley posts strong interims
Manroland Sheetfed owner Langley Holdings has said it is confident of a “remarkably strong year” as signings following Drupa boost order intake.

Xaar roll-out of new printheads gathers pace
Xaar is “pleased with progress” at its half-year and has revealed that a major player in textiles is among the first OEM partners for its new 5601 aqueous printhead.

New trade service from Letterpress Junction
Two time-served printers have set up a new letterpress trade printing service.