Communisis announces 75 job cuts due to declining direct mail volumes

Communisis has announced that it will reduce the headcount at its Cross Gates Leeds facility by around 75 as a response to declining direct mail volumes.

Agfa Graphics to unveil next gen Anapurna and primer option at Fespa

Agfa Graphics will demonstrate its next generation Anapurna platform at Fespa Digital 2014 next week, as well as a new primer option for its Jeti Titan S and HS 3.2m-wide flatbed printers.

KBA makes progress in Q1

KBA posted a double-digit jump in sales and orders during the first quarter across its business units, and its sheetfed business is back in the black.

Inca and Fujfilm to launch Onset R40i at Fespa

Inca Digital will debut the latest addition to its Onset family of UV flatbed printers on global distribution partner Fujifilm's stand (B1-530) at Fespa Digital 2014 in Munich next week.

Kingsdown becomes first UK printer to gain new ISO 27001:2013 standard

Bristol-based printer Kingsdown Printing claims to have become the first company in the UK to gain certification to the newest ISO 27001 standard, ISO 27001:2013.

Fespa’s World Wrap Masters returns with a new format

Fespa’s World Wrap Masters, part of the Feature Hub programme, will return for next week’s Fespa Digital 2014 trade show in Munich with a brand new competition format.

Mimaki to unveil new flagship solvent printers at Fespa

Mimaki is to launch a brace of “next generation” high-end wide-format printers, which the firm said feature a number of eco-solvent firsts, at Fespa.

GF Smith pledges 'exceptional' quality with new book service

GF Smith has gone live with its new bespoke photobook service ‘Make Book’.

GI Solutions reveals £2m CMC investment

GI Solutions has revealed that the March launch of its digital envelope mailpack product was enabled by a £2m investment in a pair of JWR 30K paper wrappers from CMC Machinery.

News UK appoints Tracey Hart to drive print and distribution businesses

News UK has appointed DMG Media's Tracey Hart to the newly created role of commercial director of operations, with a remit to develop new markets for its printing and distribution businesses.

Friedheim reaches new markets after Vega Group addition

Friedheim International has been able to target new markets and cross-promote its existing kit following its addition of Italian firm Vega Group to its suppliers list in the UK and Ireland.

Drupa unveils new focus for 2016 event

Drupa organiser Messe Düsseldorf has unveiled an enlarged focus for the 2016 show, with a greater emphasis on cross-media and emerging technologies such as industrial and 3D printing, and printed...