UK printers on the ball as World Cup 2018 kicks off

It’s all to play for in the print sector as the Fifa World Cup kicks off in Russia – having already given printers a chance to put their best foot forward and tackle some imaginative projects.

Fujifilm unveils food-safe ink for Jet Press 720S

Fujifilm Europe has revealed it is to launch a new food-safe ink for its Jet Press 720S that it claims will make the machine the first B2 digital printer approved for primary food packaging...

Top-down rebrand unveiled at Go Inspire Group

Go Inspire Group, formerly GI Solutions, has rolled out the full rebrand of its business units in order to “bring everything under one banner”.

GB Mail boosts capacity with Konica Minolta investment

GB Mail has taken on a Konica Minolta bizhub Press 1052 mono production line in order to boost its production capacity.

Durst double leads to plant extension at Macroart

Macroart is targeting significant growth after rolling out a £1m-plus spend on two Dursts and site expansion.

Luxe paper bags take off for IG Design Group

IG Design Group’s UK business has increased sales and profits following an organisational revamp and a move into the production of high-end paper bags for retailers.

Grafenia losses mount, but Nettl drives growth

Grafenia has reported rising operating losses of £1.1m, despite sales jumping 40% to £14.63m in its 2017/18 results, but remains focused on the expansion of its Nettl brand.

IPIA says 'essential' 2018 event will drive print forward

The Independent Print Industries Association (IPIA) has unveiled the line-up for next month’s Everything is Possible in Print (EPIP) event.

Tharstern launches Layout Library MIS feature

MIS developer Tharstern has launched a new tool to enable printers to teach their MIS how to lay down impositions in the correct way for their equipment and processes.

UK's first Brausse Forza 900 goes to Glossop

Glossop Cartons has invested in the UK’s first Brausse Forza 900 C3 folder-gluer as part of a “six-figure” investment, the final part of a significant reequip.

Heidelberg bullish on inkjet prospects

Heidelberg has described ink as “the gold of digital printing” as it set out a €200m (£176m) sales target for its Primefire and Labelfire high-end inkjet presses.

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