
Awesome Merchandise exceeds funding goal
Awesome Merchandise has smashed its crowdfunding target and has now entered an ‘overfunding’ phase.

Heidelberg updates on Omnifire
Heidelberg has provided an update on its Omnifire 4D printing system following a customer event in Germany, reporting it now has “double-digit” installs of the technology worldwide.

Third Kern inserter boosts speeds at Bakergoodchild
Bakergoodchild has boosted its mail insertion capabilities with the addition of a Kern 3500 high-speed system.

Communisis staff at Crewe to strike over pay dispute
Unite members at Communisis’ cheque operations base in Crewe have voted in favour of strike action after rejecting an offer from the company to resolve a pay dispute.

Grafenia switches to 'eco-friendly' laminate film
Grafenia has switched to what it says is a more environmentally friendly laminate for all its products as it looks to further bolster its green credentials.

Ofcom fines Royal Mail £50m for competition breach
Royal Mail is to appeal a £50m fine imposed by Ofcom for breach of competition law.

University expands packaging course credentials with Mimaki
Harper Adams University has completed its first year-long course in packaging design, styling and innovation for the food sector.

Friedheim unveils latest Duran folder-gluer technology
The latest folder-gluer range from Turkish manufacturer Duran, the Alius series, has been unveiled by UK distributor Friedheim and is due to begin shipping at the start of 2019.

Alchemy Coatings reborn after administration
Finishing specialist Alchemy Coatings has been placed into administration but its sister company Silk Hat Greetings has adopted the trading name and will continue trading the business.

High street reboot could benefit print
In his latest independent review of the high street published last month, former Wickes, Iceland and Booker chief executive Bill Grimsey said that UK town and city centres must be “repopulated and...

60 seconds with Mail Handling International
Founders Paul Brown and Alex Lawson came to Bristol after leaving university. Paul spent a year working for a print finisher before setting up a mailing house which soon morphed into a global...

Overmatter: overboard
Overmatter has heard about a few printing industry folk performing heroics over the years in order to extricate clients from sticky spots.