Disciplines

PS2 in triple IFS spend as it eyes 35% growth
PS2 Print has spent circa £150,000 re-equipping its bindery to help improve efficiencies and margins and grow turnover from £2.6m to £3.5m in the next couple of years.

Historic 'time capsule' print works set to close
A historic London letterpress printer and stationer that has been likened to a time capsule will close in May after 117 years trading.

APP marks year anniversary of anti-deforestation commitment
Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) has published a report marking a year since it announced its intention to end all natural forest clearance in its supply chain through its Forest Conservation Policy (FCP).

Platinum Print poised to install Komori H-UV
Platinum Print has fulfilled its plan to increase production efficiencies by ordering a new Komori Lithrone S429 H-UV press.

Heidelberg focuses on margin not volume
Heidelberg is predicting a 10% fall in sales during the current financial year, but has reiterated its ambitions to post a net profit.

CWU backs “ground-breaking” deal with Royal Mail
The Communication Workers Union has given its support to an agreement, brokered before Christmas, that settles its long-running dispute with Royal Mail over pay, job security and pensions.

FM Print rebrands to become part of Elle Media Group
Essex-based commercial and large format printers FM Print has rebranded, along with its greetings cards and design arms, to Elle Media Group as part of an “aggressive growth plan.”

Mimaki announces JV33 upgrade
Mimaki has announced an update to its JV33 wide-format inkjet printer, allowing faster printing without any compromise on quality.

CIM installs Agfa Anapurna M1600 with RGF funding
CIM Signs and Graphics has invested in a new Agfa Anapurna M1600 and two new employees with a Regional Growth Fund (RGF) grant.

Global hologram manufacturer moves into UK
Holoptica Group has announced the opening of a UK operation as it looks to branch into the UK and European security hologram market.