Xeretec grows national footprint with new London office

Xerox reseller Xeretec has increased its national presence after opening a new London site.

Print-Leeds boosts productivity with Screen Truepress Jet W3200UV buy

Wet-glue label, digital POS and litho UV plastics printer Print-Leeds has invested in a Screen Truepress Jet W3200UV ST wide-format flatbed printer to increase its productivity.

Arjowiggins Graphic launches more customer-friendly website

Paper manufacturer Arjowiggins Graphic has launched its new website, which it said would enhance the customer experience.

Duplo to launch owners' club at Northern Lights

Duplo is to launch its new ‘owners’ club’ initiative at next month’s Northern Lights event in Manchester and has unveiled two new partners for the event.

Paperhat Group continues expansion with Despark acquisition

London-based print marketing communications business Paperhat Group has acquired Bulgarian digital specialist Despark for an undisclosed sum.

Hawes Signs cuts staff and proposes CVA

Sign-making firm Hawes Signs has laid off 57 workers and proposed a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) after losing almost £3m worth of business in less than two years.

BPIF Outlook reports positive Q4 though concerns remain

The BPIF has released its latest Printing Outlook study of the health of the industry, highlighting that while orders in the fourth quarter of 2014 experienced a strong improvement over Q3, optimism...

Women’s weeklies and lifestyle titles continue decline in latest ABCs

Women’s weeklies and lifestyle titles have continued to experience a year-on-year circulation decline in the six months to December 2014, according to the latest report from the Audit Bureau of...

The Color Company (Cheltenham) boosts finishing side with Stahlfolder and Muller buys

Magazine and commercial printer The Color Company (Cheltenham) has invested around £300,000 in a Heidelberg Stahlfolder BH 56 and a Muller Martini stitching line.

S&O woes

Jo Francis ponders the aftermath of the Smith & Ouzman corruption trial.

Fresh publishing challenge for Dunstall

Kevin Dunstall’s newest venture involves a publishing company that prints tens of thousands of magazines a month.

Ultrachem launches Safe to Touch Print coatings

Independent manufacturer and supplier of coatings and pressroom consumables Ultrachem has launched Safe to Touch Print emulsion (water-based) coatings.