
Hine field upgrade doubles digital capacity
Rotherham-based Hine Labels has field-upgraded its Xeikon 3030 web-fed digital label press, more than doubling the speed at a “fraction of the cost of a new machine”.

Paperlinx rejects Sappi claim that its competition complaint has been "dismissed"
Paperlinx has hit back at Sappi’s statement claiming that the German Federal Cartel Office has “dismissed” the merchanting group’s competition complaint, describing the paper manufacturer’s claim as...

Scodix hires digital veteran Schumaker to spearhead North American growth
Digital embossing press manufacturer Scodix has recruited Lance Schumaker to the role of vice president of Scodix North America.

Paperlinx indent competition complaint against Sappi "dismissed"
The German Federal Cartel Office, has “dismissed” Paperlinx’s complaint against Sappi Fine Paper Europe for anti-competitive behaviour relating to indent sales, according to the South African paper...

CMC 150 inserter gets self-mailer upgrade
CMC Machinery has upgraded its CMC 150 inserter, adding a self-mailer module that creates envelopes in-line from pre-printed sheets, in response to a customer request.

Inquest opened following print boss death
A coroner’s inquest has been opened after the director of an Essex print company was found dead at the firm's premises.

Polestar and Fabrik Communications form JV to target transport sector
Polestar Applied Solutions has formed a joint venture with Fabrik Communications with the aim of becoming "the premium supplier of choice" to the transport sector.

Romax installs iGen 150 to support demand for more and faster print
Greenwich-based direct marketing services business Romax has invested in a Xerox iGen 150 to bolster its print capabilities following a “significant” contract win with a telecommunications business.

Friedheim announces new Palamides and Kohmann products
Friedheim has announced upgrades from finishing equipment manufacturers Palamides, for its Alpha 500 and 700 stacking delivery systems, and Kohmann, for its range of window patching and lining...

Marstan Press invests £1.4m in new XL75 10-colour perfector
Marstan Press will install a new Heidelberg Speedmaster XL75 10-colour perfecting press next month as part of a £1.4m investment – the largest ever for the 60-year-old printer.

DCS unveils new premises to customers
London-based Digital Creative Services (DCS) has held the official unveiling of its new London facility and raft of new digital equipment.

Business as usual after fire at Kent paper mill
Operations at the Kimberly-Clark paper mill in Northfleet are continuing after a fire broke out at the site on Monday morning (27 January).