Disciplines

‘Digital-first’ isn’t the end of print
Those reading a sentence like this one for the first time in print, rather than on a smartphone, tablet or other digital device, will soon be in the minority. Modern society is in the process of...

Me & my: Spandex ImagePerfect Digital vinyls
When vans across the local area are emblazoned with your signwriting handiwork, it’s important you ensure they look good for a long time. The key is finding the right vinyl range to use, with quality,...

The Printing Charity offers help to Global MP Mailing workers
Out-of-pocket workers at Global MP Mailing can apply to The Printing Charity’s hardship fund for financial assistance.

Kodak releases NexPress VII digital front end upgrade
Kodak has released an upgrade to its NexPress digital front-end and also unveiled a new delivery unit that enables the press to handle longer sheets.

TJ International in £3.5m Kolbus bindery investment
Book manufacturer TJ International has upgraded its post-press facilities with a £3.5m investment in Kolbus bindery equipment.

Sun Capital confirms River deal and Polestar collaboration
Polestar owner Sun European Partners has confirmed that one of its affiliates has purchased River Group and expanded on its plans for the customer publisher to work in partnership with Polestar.

Former Polestar owner Investcorp buys SPGPrints Group
Investcorp, the Bahrain-listed private equity group that owned Polestar from 1998 to 2006, has acquired Netherlands-based screen and digital printing equipment manufacturer SPGPrints Group.

Landa Corporation moves to clarify nano ink cost
Landa Corporation has moved to clarify the cost of its nano ink after a figure given by chairman Benny Landa in an interview with Israeli business magazine Globes suggested ink costs of $5m (£3m) a...

Polestar owner Sun plans River acquisition
An affiliate of Sun European Partners, owner of Polestar Group, is understood to be on the verge of acquiring the contract publishing business River Group.

Sappi Europe to increase prices
Sappi Europe has announced that prices for its coated woodfree (CWF) sheets and reels will rise by between 6%-8%, depending on “country-specific circumstances” as of 1 September.