Print buying

HP signs biggest Japanese order, announces Smurfit Kappa alliance

HP has sealed a huge Japanese deal for a new books-on-demand factory at Drupa, and has also announced a collaboration with packaging giant Smurfit Kappa for its upcoming C500 corrugated solution.

Integrity invests in state-of the-art enclosing

Pitney Bowes has confirmed a deal with UK group Integrity Print at Drupa.

Moo buys second Polar cutter in two years

Web-to-print company Moo Print has purchased a second Heidelberg Polar N 92 Plus cutter, replacing an outgoing Perfecta cutting system.

Landa reveals first beta sites, strategic partnerships

Web-to-print giant Cimpress is set to take “up to” 20 Landa Nanography presses, and Landa has also announced the identity of its first three beta customers.

Ivor Solution rebrands as Print Evolved in attempt to double output

After several months of preparation, software developer and printer Ivor Solution has officially rebranded as Print Evolved, and wants to double its output by 2020.

Pensord Press buys new equipment after suggestion box "note"

A note in a suggestion box about shrink wrapping led Pensord Press to buy equipment that will slash labour costs by half.

Walstead gains £33m backing for Leykam buy

Walstead has secured £33m of private equity backing for its acquisition of Leykam Let’s Print.

End of the line for Polestar Sheffield

Workers at Polestar’s Sheffield web offset site have been told the facility will cease operation with immediate effect. Sheffield’s gravure operation is also being wound down, and will stop printing...

Digital Plus installs new Jeti Mira

Large-format printer Digital Plus has installed a new Agfa Jeti Mira UV flatbed printer, just 18 months after it became the first UK company to invest in an Anapurna M3200i roll-to-roll.

Boss Print's triple collaboration takes off

Double PrintWeek award-winning high-end printer Boss Print has produced a sample selector of different types of boxes, in order to carry samples.

Polestar Sheffield keeps printing

A major publishing client of Polestar Sheffield has been told by administrators that the plant will continue printing this weekend and next.

Royal Mail launches new print services

Royal Mail has announced a new direct marketing hybrid print tool aimed at SMEs and a new photo printing app alongside its year-end results.