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Heidelberg slims losses, but signals further restructuring

Heidelberg has made two further acquisitions – in consumables and software – but further restructuring is on the cards at the manufacturer’s core printing press operations.

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).

Tenza Technologies calls in administrators

Self-adhesive label stock manufacturer Tenza Technologies has fallen into administration, resulting in the loss of around 70 jobs.

Paperlinx enters 3D fray with Art Systems tie-up

Paperlinx has entered the 3D printing market after signing a reseller deal with Art Systems to sell the firm’s Stratasys Ideas range of 3D printers.

I-Sub Digital to hold dedicated Digi-Foil open days

Wide-format equipment supplier I-Sub Digital will hold two open days dedicated to its Digi-Foil digital foiling system and digital packaging proofing system later this month.

Trinity Mirror printing revenue down 6% since interim results

Printing revenue at Trinity Mirror has fallen 6% in the 17 weeks to 26 October, according to the publisher's latest interim management statement, compared with a 3% increase in the first six months of...

Falling order intake takes shine off KBA's latest results

KBA has posted significant increases in sales, operating profit and pre-tax earnings in its results for the nine months to 30 September 2014.

Grafenia makes progress with new offerings

Half-year sales are down again at Grafenia, but margins are up and the firm’s new Marqetspace offering is on course to be a £1m business by the year-end.

Come on over to our place: how to be a host with the most

Imagine you’re a print buyer. You’re looking for a printer to work with on a major new project and you have three potential suppliers to decide between. But the company that stands out in your mind is...

Fairer salary scales will help prevent pay-day moans

Comedian Steve Martin delivers a wonderful line in the movie Sgt. Bilko. “All I ever wanted,” he says, “was an honest week’s pay for an honest day’s work.” It’s a great gag, not least because it rings...