Luxe paper bags take off for IG Design Group

IG Design Group’s UK business has increased sales and profits following an organisational revamp and a move into the production of high-end paper bags for retailers.

Grafenia losses mount, but Nettl drives growth

Grafenia has reported rising operating losses of £1.1m, despite sales jumping 40% to £14.63m in its 2017/18 results, but remains focused on the expansion of its Nettl brand.

IPIA says 'essential' 2018 event will drive print forward

The Independent Print Industries Association (IPIA) has unveiled the line-up for next month’s Everything is Possible in Print (EPIP) event.

Tharstern launches Layout Library MIS feature

MIS developer Tharstern has launched a new tool to enable printers to teach their MIS how to lay down impositions in the correct way for their equipment and processes.

UK's first Brausse Forza 900 goes to Glossop

Glossop Cartons has invested in the UK’s first Brausse Forza 900 C3 folder-gluer as part of a “six-figure” investment, the final part of a significant reequip.

Heidelberg bullish on inkjet prospects

Heidelberg has described ink as “the gold of digital printing” as it set out a €200m (£176m) sales target for its Primefire and Labelfire high-end inkjet presses.

Keep clients’ brands safe and sound

Every marcomms practitioner will vouch that brand recollection and brand assets are the most important commodities that brands need to protect.

Star product: Foliant Taurus 530NG 4x4

A fast and simple laminating system that can handle single- and double-sided jobs up to B2.

60 seconds with Kenads Printers

Kenads was started in the summer of 1982 by Ken Strudwick, the father of current managing director Ian Strudwick.

Overmatter: island life

Overmatter has been informed that quite a few people are apparently glued to the telly at the moment, gripped by the goings-on at a place called Love Island, where one of the industry’s very own (well...

Q&A: David Daw, managing director, Print 4 Business

David is 48, has spent 23 years in print, is married with two children and his hobbies include eating out and sport.

Killer app: Signs Express Plymouth gives hospice charity facelift

St Luke’s Hospice in Plymouth has cared for more than 3,500 people in the past year and its significance in the community is reflected by the success of its 30 charity shops across Devon and Cornwall....