Mimaki launches new stretchable UV ink

Mimaki’s UK distributor Hybrid Services has announced the launch of a new Mimaki stretchable ink, to go on sale this year.

Peerless launches new company to house print arm

Peerless Plastics & Coatings has launched a new company to house its growing trade printing service.

Company owner fined after apprentice loses finger

The owner of a supplier to the printing industry has been fined after a young apprentice lost his finger after it was caught in a rotary die press.

Opal Print opts for AMS LED UV

Litho and digital printer Opal Print has invested in Air Motion Systems (AMS) LED UV technology.

Unite fears following Polestar administration

Unite the Union has expressed its fears for UK print jobs if DMG Media moves its supplements to the continent in the wake of the Polestar pre-pack sale and administration.

St Ives shares tank on profits warning

St Ives shares almost halved to a new 52-week low after the group warned on profits for this financial year and next.

Blackman & White MD speaks out on Brexit

Alex White, managing director of finishing kit manufacturer Blackman & White, stated his desire for the UK to remain in the EU at Sign & Digital UK.

Philtone Litho upgrades Speedmaster

Bristol-based Philtone Litho has purchased a five-colour Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106 with coater to replace its current five-colour Speedmaster CX 102.

Excelsior completes first stage of improvement programme

Packaging manufacturer and printer Excelsior Technologies has completed the first stage of an investment programme following its acquisition by an investment fund.

Pixartprinting launches LooktheBook

Italian web-to-print specialist Pixartprinting has launched a book to accompany its blog, Pixarthinking.

Query over huge Polestar contract

Speculation is mounting over the future for Polestar’s single-biggest contract.

Polestar sites go into administration

Polestar UK Print and Polestar Stones-Wheatons have gone into administration, a month after the pre-pack sale of the group to Proventus.