
Route One opts for LE-UV conversion
Trade printer Route One Print has converted its eight-colour B1 Speedmaster SX 102 to LE-UV, in a bid to reduce turnaround times and further boost turnover.

PrintIT! owner Proskills to close after 13 years
Proskills UK, the charity that runs young people’s print programme PrintIT!, has ceased trading after 13 years in operation.

Lotus labels moves into digital with Xeikon spend
Eastbourne-based Lotus Labels has installed a digital press and label converter to grab more work and boost turnover.

Neschen launches chalkboard PVC
Neschen has expanded its range of easy dot products with chalkboard black, a decorative print media where information can be applied with dry or liquid chalk.

Brexit: Manufacturers and suppliers react
The industry's manufacturers and suppliers have voiced mixed reactions to last week's Brexit vote.

Printing industry reacts to Brexit vote
Printing industry leaders have begun reacting to the news that Britain has voted to leave the European Union.

Xerox Corp CEO named
Xerox has confirmed that Jeff Jacobson will lead Xerox Corporation, its document and printing business, when the company splits in two.

Epson strengthens textile push with Robustelli buy
Epson has strengthened its position in the burgeoning industrial digital textile segment with the acquisition of Italian digital printer manufacturer Robustelli.

First 4 expands with Vitesse buy
First 4 Print Finishing has made its first acquisition with a significant expansion into polywrapping.

Spingold set for Duplo die-cutting first
Spingold Design & Print is set to become the UK’s first user of Duplo’s new die-cutter aimed at mid-volume digital printers.

Falkland Press in major pre- and post-press spend
Falkland Press has invested in a raft of additional pre-media and finishing kit to accompany its upcoming move into B1.

DS Smith purchases Creo and posts strong annual growth
DS Smith has acquired POS specialist Creo from investment management company Writtle, its seventh acquisition since May 2015.