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C&D phases out old press with remanufactured Kluge

C&D Print Media has installed a remanufactured Kluge EHD foil-stamping, embossing and die-cutting platen press.

HP launches integrated luxury label line

HP has launched a new single-pass digital embellishment line for labels.

Rise of the robots could help printers

Robots could replace 4 million jobs in the British private sector in the next decade, according to new research, but analysts argue that robotics and automation could help rather than hinder print.

Communisis investor ups stake

A high-profile investor has quietly increased his stake in Communisis to more than 22%.

Lintec Graphic Films rebrands as part of plan to target Europe

Wide-format, graphics and label substrate supplier Lintec Graphic Films has rebranded as Lintec Europe UK as part of plans to continue expansion into Europe.

Global Graphics rolls out Harlequin with new machines

Print software developer Global Graphics has partnered with HP and Durst to use its Harlequin RIP to power their label and packaging presses.

Epson launches upgraded dye-sub machine

Epson has launched a new dye-sublimation textile printer, the 1.6m-wide SureColor SC-F9300.

Visionscape acquires Gelpack out of administration

The Gelpack group of companies has been bought out of administration by environmental utility group Visionscape.

Overmatter: dunker’s delight

Well done to fellow PrintWeek Award winners Windles and Woodmansterne for reviving the age-old tradition of the print ‘wayzgoose’, with a day of fun and frolics at the new Windles site in Thame.

60 seconds with KEP Print Group

KEP Print Group started in 1979 in the family garage of Kenneth E Plowman, the father of current managing director Mark Plowman (pictured).