IPC names new chief executive

DMG Media’s commercial managing director Marcus Rich is to become the new chief executive of magazine and digital publisher IPC Media.

Chili Publish updates Chili Publisher online document editor

Software developer Chili Publish has launched version 4.0 of its online document editing system Chili Publish, which now supports a wider range of platforms including Flash and HTML5.

Max fine imposed on print firm for worker's life-changing injury

A Leicestershire-based print firm has been fined £20,000 after a member of staff suffered life-changing injuries when his head became trapped between the moving parts of a stacker.

Kolbus launches NM100 grooving machine for luxury packaging

Post-press manufacturer Kolbus is hoping to extend its reach into the packaging sector with the development of a new board scoring machine, the NM100.

Stralfors UK undergoes restructure

Global printer and transactional mailing firm Stralfors is restructuring its UK operations as part of an efficiency drive with the implementation of new technology.

London retailers host live t-shirt printing

Live t-shirt design and printing has been rolled out at Liberty London and Topman Oxford Circus, in collaboration with interactive print specialist Yr Store.

Warm relations

Jo Francis thinks some printers would benefit from a divorce.

Radiant Orchid named Pantone Colour of the Year 2014

Pantone describes its latest Colour of the Year, Pantone 18-3224 Radiant Orchid, as “a captivating, magical, enigmatic purple” that exudes confidence.

Vivid expands with new USA dealers

Vivid Laminating Technologies aims to grow its international sales reach after appointing its first resellers in the USA.

Domino aiming to triple inkjet label press installs

Domino is looking forward to a better year in 2014 after closing the book on its failed investment in egg coding venture Ten Media.

Alfaplas invests £2m in Flexotecnica

Herefordshire-based flexible packaging printer Alfaplas has installed a new eight-colour Flexotecnica EVO XG press.

Cubiquity makes number 95 in the Sunday Times Fast Track 100

Print management firm Cubiquity Media has edged in to the Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100 list of Britain’s top 100 private firms with the fastest growing sales over the past three years.