Disciplines

The late Dr Reinhard Ulbrich: “universally admired and respected”

Flexo pioneer Dr Reinhard Ulbrich dies at 89

Dr Reinhard Ulbrich, who was instrumental in the success of DuPont’s Cyrel flexo plates in the European market, has died at the age of 89.

Nyloflex FTL Digital Flat Top Dot plate offers a hardness of 28

Flint unveils new corrugated plate

Flint Group has launched a new flexo plate that it claims offers the holy trinity of faster makereadies, improved quality and reduced costs.

Left to right: H&H Group chief executive Richard Rankin, Andy Jackson and Allan Bewley

H&H Reeds hits M&A trail

Commercial and signage printer H&H Reeds has expanded its offering and acquired a web development company this month as it looks accelerate out of lockdown and pivot to the "new normal".

Drupa 2021: new date in place, but Covid-19 situation still uncertain

Blow for Drupa as two large exhibitors cancel

Two large exhibitors have cancelled their plans to exhibit at next year’s Drupa show, as manufacturers reassess sales strategies while the world continues to wrangle with the ongoing effects of the...

Expertcut 106 PER Autoplaten: up to 9,000 sheets per hour with non-stop feeding

Simply Cartons expands with die-cutter and folder-gluer

Simply Cartons has invested in a second Expertcut 106 PER Autoplaten die-cutter and a Masterfold 110 A3 multipurpose folder-gluer, expanding its offering in two directions.

Inspirwood's personalised rainbows

Inspirwood spreads rainbow positivity

Wood-printing company Inspirwood has launched a printed wooden rainbow campaign to support charities and spread cheer during a challenging time.

Bespoke masks produced in short runs using transfer print

TheMagicTouch offers masks package

Promotional print specialist TheMagicTouch is encouraging printers to capitalise on the burgeoning demand for branded or bespoke face masks with a sub-£1,000 print setup.

CAP's Covid-19 fundraising campaign was five times more effective than anticipated

Propack invests and issues rallying call

Marcomms specialist Propack Direct Mail has boosted its mailing capabilities with a six-figure spend in the midst of lockdown as it invests to position itself for growth as restrictions ease, and has...

Spicers Ireland had been reliant on UK parent for key services

Paragon adds Spicers Ireland in latest buy

Paragon Group has followed up its acquisition of OfficeTeam and ZenOffice in the UK with the purchase of the Spicers Ireland business.

MultiNova MN400: praised for speed and ease-of-use

CEG Packaging boosts setup with MultiNova gluer

CEG Packaging has purchased a high-speed MultiNova MN400 gluer, following a recent move to larger premises.