Companies & suppliers

MP opens new Mercian Labels factory

Mercian Labels’ new factory in Burntwood, Staffordshire was formally opened by MP for Lichfield Michael Fabricant last Friday (7 November).

Interview: ‘You can’t hide eco slip-ups and we don’t want to’

It’s safe to say that for the past decade, Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) was regarded as one of the bogeymen of paper manufacturing, vilified by environmentalists and NGOs across the globe for its...

LumeJet aims to become first crowdfunded printing machine manufacturer

Print technology manufacturer LumeJet is aiming to become the first crowdfunded digital printing machine and printhead manufacturer.

GPI installs UK's first 18,000sph Speedmaster XL 145

Graphic Packaging International (GPI) is currently commissioning the UK's first 18,000sph Speedmaster XL 145 at its Leeds carton printing site.

Arjowiggins Graphic team helps restore Chineham woodland

Arjowiggins Graphic has helped to revitalise a local area of ancient woodland in Chineham, Hampshire as part of its focus to reduce the environmental impact of its manufacturing processes.

Print Projects invests in Technotrans basic.r treatment unit

Print Projects (Northampton) has installed a Technotrans basic.r treatment system on its Komori 528 after visiting Ipex to see the system in action in March.

Polar N guillotine gets touchscreen in redesign

Polar has unveiled a redesigned version of its Polar N guillotine, the Polar N HD, which features a new touchscreen operating panel and a "cockpit-style" operator environment.

VCG Group chief executive leaves company

VCG Group chief executive Mick Tooley has left the design and retail packaging specialist after 25 years of service.

Has Creditsafe put printers’ ratings at risk?

During the past month, a quiet crisis has been spreading across the print industry, sparked over the August bank holiday weekend by an upgrade to corporate credit report provider Creditsafe’s ratings...

IFS relocates to Hemel Hempstead

Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS) has moved from Perivale, West London to a purpose-built site in Hemel Hempstead to modernise its premises and enable easier access for its customers.