
SME confidence struggles in face of challenges
The number of owners of UK SMEs looking to downsize, sell or close their businesses is at its highest level for five years, according to a recent study.

Taylor Bloxham upgrades folding with MBO investment
Print and marketing communications company Taylor Bloxham Group has bought an MBO K8 RS to increase its folding efficiency.

Ultrachem revamps flexo lineup with new additions
Coatings and pressroom consumables manufacturer Ultrachem has launched a new range of UV flexo inks and refreshed its other flexo product ranges.

Heidelberg shows Omnifire industrial uses at IAA motor show
Heidelberg is demonstrating the ways its Omnifire 4D printing system can be used by the automotive industry at the IAA 2017 motor show in Frankfurt.

New Morgana PUR binder ready for larger-scale jobs
Morgana has launched a larger-format version of its DigiBook 300 PUR binder capable of handling A3 landscape books.

Nova Direct Mail falls into administration
West Sussex-based direct mailing operation Nova Direct Mail has been placed in administration with the loss of around 22 jobs.

Packaging holds up in face of Brexit threats
A YouGov survey has revealed that while many small businesses in the UK are seeking to cut costs in the face of Brexit uncertainty, the vast majority won't cut packaging spend.

Henry Ling upgrades litho
Journal and book printer Henry Ling has upgraded its litho department by investing in a new Speedmaster and retrofitting its existing Speedmaster with LE-UV drying capabilities.

Real Digital takes next step in its evolution
Real Digital International has continued its 2017 re-equip with a brace of HP Indigo 12000s as it looks to target growth in new markets.

Screen launches new CTP series
Screen has launched a new series of thermal platesetters for plate sizes up to and including 16-up.

Funky Pigeon ramps up print operation with investment
Greetings card specialist Funky Pigeon has invested in two new finishing machines for its print operation to support a site move after it more than tripled its premises size.

Kodak announces plate price increase
Kodak has announced a global price increase for its offset printing plates of up to 9%.