Disciplines

New government plans could secure future of cheque printing

The government has announced plans to develop new technology for ‘cheque imaging’ to improve cheque clearing times and customer deposit options.

Xaar CEO announces departure as firm posts record full year results

Xaar reported record rises in revenue and profits in its 2013 results this morning as it announced that chief executive Ian Dinwoodie will retire in 2015 following 12 years at the helm of the company.

Darwin Print brings binding in-house

Commercial printer Darwin Print Solutions has expanded its offering with the installation of a Horizon BQ-160 single-clamp perfect binder.

Pearce to succeed Binnie as Sappi CFO

Sappi has announced that Glen Pearce, currently chief financial officer of the paper manufacturer’s European operations, will become CFO of the global group in July.

Global MP gains new funding

Global MP has secured a fresh £7.5m working capital facility from Centric Commercial Finance.

Kornit launches six-colour direct-to-garment printer

Digital textile specialist Kornit Digital has released the new six-colour Avalanche Hexa direct-to-garment printer to the European market.

GJ Plastics eyes new roll-to-roll kit following Summa install

GJ Plastics is looking to buy a new roll-to-roll wide format printer following the installation of a Summa F1612 cutter at the end of last year.

Roland DG announces commercial launch of its first flatbed printer

Roland DG has hailed the commercial launch of its first dedicated flatbed printer, the six-colour VersaUV LEJ-640F, as a "true milestone" in the company's evolution.

Royal Mail launches Mailmark tracking system

Royal Mail has launched the first phase of a new Mailmark system for closer tracking through its sortation and delivery system.

Chancellor urged to boost business support in the Budget 2014

Business groups including the BPIF, Institute of Directors (IoD) and Forum of Private Business (FPB) have called on the chancellor of the exchequer to step up support for businesses in his penultimate...