China sets sights on global growth

Printing and finishing equipment manufactured in China has historically been met with caution by many UK and European printers.

World’s biggest print expo makes a welcome, if downsized, comeback

After years of preparation and hype, Drupa finally returned to Düsseldorf for 11 days from 28 May to 7 June – its first in-person exhibition since 2016 due to Covid disruptions in the interim.

How can we help smaller printing businesses up sales per employee?

Not so long ago, when it came to balancing the revenue of a well-run print business and its number of employees, the rule of thumb was that, broadly speaking, sales of £100,000 per employee was the...

60 seconds with HFC

HFC started its journey in 1981 in a small garage in Waterlooville, Hampshire.

Rising star: Gabby Solarek, account manager, Eight Group

Gabby is 26 and was Highly Commended in the Trainee category at this year’s Printweek Awards. She joined Eight Days over five years ago, starting in production.

Q&A: Nick Barbeary, director, client development, Paragon

Nick has worked in print for nearly 35 years.

(L-R) Phil Newton, Rob Newton and new managing director Melissa Shackleton

PSE appoints new managing director

Family-run business PSE Agency has appointed Melissa Shackleton in the new role of managing director, marking the team’s first executive shake-up since the company was formed 30 years ago.

Raithatha: "We are innovating to differentiate and elevate Moonpig cards"

Moonpig outlines growth plans alongside positive results

Moonpig has laid out its plans for continued growth while reporting solid results for last year that saw both its revenue and profits increase.

Falconer's XL75-6+L will arrive in December 2024

Falconer targets growth with new B2 Heidelberg

Falconer Print & Packaging has set its sights on growth, having beefed up its capacity with a brand-new B2 Heidelberg press and near-new Heidelberg gluing line.

Rotatek is now part of the wider Vinsak group

Vinsak acquires Rotatek

Indian print and packaging kit manufacturer and supplier Vinsak has gone public with details of its recent acquisition of Spanish web press machine manufacturer Rotatek.

Ghent: the DC-618 is a "powerhouse"

Minuteman Press Bath bolsters finishing with Duplo install

Minuteman Press (MMP) Bath has installed two new Duplo machines in an effort to strengthen its finishing capabilities following a successful move to a new facility in early 2022.