
Print order volumes highest since 2010, survey shows
Volume and output increased in Q3 of 2013 and confidence is strong for the fourth quarter, according to the latest Printing Outlook survey.

Laser-cut cover forms typography tribute
German graphic magazine Novum used a range of techniques including laser die-cutting and foil laminating to create a cover that was "a tribute to typography" for its latest issue.

Media Impression brings VPS online paper trading platform to the UK
Media Impression, owner of the German paper trading platform Virtual Paper Stock (VPS), is working with the BPIF on a UK version.

Hippoprint installs UK's first Mimaki JV400-160SUV
Wakefield-based printer Hippoprint has invested around £25,000 in the UK's first Mimaki JV400-160SUV as part of a rolling kit investment programme.

Exhibition shows off the art of Xerography
An exhibition exploring the impact of Xerography on contemporary art is open to the public this weekend at the Colchester visual arts organisation Firstsite.

Prince Andrew speaks as guest of honour at Printing Charity event
HRH The Duke of York spoke on apprentices and export markets at The Printing Charity's 186th Annual Luncheon yesterday.

Brief Cases shows off future industry talent
An award scheme that aims to give degree-level design students an introduction to handling a commercial brief has praised the calibre of this year's entries and announced the winning briefs.

Essentra acquires Dakota Packaging
Global packaging giant Essentra Plc has acquired Dublin-based Dakota Packaging for an undisclosed cash sum.

York Mailing strengthens board with two appointments
York Mailing has expanded its board with the appointed of a new chairman and non-executive director to assist with its ongoing growth plans.

Dscoop premieres university initiative at EMEA event with live streaming
Dscoop, the 8,000-strong HP graphic arts user cooperative, has launched the Dscoop University with live-streaming of some of the sessions from this week's EMEA annual conference in Rome.

EFI claims IP 'victory' over Durst after German court invalidates patent
EFI has won the latest round of its long-running intellectual property dispute with Durst covering printing with white ink after the Federal Patent Court of Germany invalidated "substantial parts" of...