
Struggles for Johnston Press continue as Salmond seeks chairman job
Johnston Press has reported continued struggles with classified advertising and has also seen former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond launch a bid to become chairman.

Output increases fail to lift industry optimism
Increasing output levels are not enough to boost confidence in the printing industry, according to the BPIF’s Printing Outlook survey for Q3 2017.

Universal Graphix takes UK's first Yotta
Large-format printer Universal Graphix has become the first UK company to install a Yotta YD-F3216R5 LED flatbed, its first foray into flatbed printing.

Grafenia relocates large-format ops
Grafenia has relocated its large-format operation from its Manchester litho hub to the Manchester sign hub it acquired earlier this year.

Tributes paid to Craig Hallam
Industry friends and colleagues are mourning H2 Group managing director Craig Hallam, who has died suddenly aged just 46.

SG World brings commercial print in-house with acquisition
Visitor management and health & safety solutions specialist SG World has gained a commercial print foothold in the UK with the acquisition of Crewe-based The Printing House (TPH).

Industry reacts as interest rates rise
The print industry has logged mixed reaction after interest rates rose for the first time in a decade.

Abbey in European MPS first
Abbey Labels has taken an eight-colour MPS EF-340 flexo press with GEW ArcLED UV system as part of a year-long investment programme.

Riviera buys first digital label press
Riviera Labels has installed a four-colour Compress LP4 digital label printer to help keep up with growing demand for ultra-short-run jobs and bring digital work in-house.

Decentralisation results in Vistaprint restructure
Cimpress has announced a major restructure at its flagship Vistaprint operation alongside its Q1 results.

Ipex frequency to be reviewed
Ipex owner Informa is to consult with exhibitors and visitors on the future of the show, which it is considering turning into a biennial event.

Cepac relocates Woodhill ops to Rawcliffe site
Cepac has relocated its subsidiary Woodhill Printers to its newly expanded Rawcliffe Bridge site.