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Serendipity highlights RGB benefits with new option

Serendipity Software has launched a new tool to support RGB workflows for digital printing, including spot colours.

Spirit Label Solutions was founded by five veterans of the industry

Spirit Label Solutions bought out of administration

Glasgow whisky and spirit labelling specialist Spirit Label Solutions has been bought out of administration by Spirit Labels, a new company founded by local businessman Craig Hyslop.

Rapidity's new Speedmaster is a 2021 four-colour plus coater

Rapidity reopens litho division with a bang

Rapidity has re-entered the litho game with a new £1.5m litho division at its Sidcup site, following its transfer of digital printing to central London, printing double shifts within weeks of opening.

Printing Charity heralds increased support but says it can do more

At the Printing Charity’s annual luncheon yesterday (14 November), it revealed that its free confidential helpline was now supporting 32,000 industry workers and their families.

The strategic acquisition was announced yesterday (14 November)

X-Rite acquires Colorware

X-Rite Incorporated has acquired Dutch company Colorware, a producer of colour management software for the production of printed goods and packaging.

Digital printing is bright spot in Agfa's Q3

Agfa has reported a further improvement in the performance of its digital printing and inks business in Q3, but a major restructure of its radiology film wing is likely to result in significant job...

Just a week ago the firm posted this image of its busy press hall on social media

Further blow to Welsh print industry as Lexon is shuttered

Directors at Welsh print firm Lexon have made the drastic decision to close immediately after its trading position became “untenable”.

Jarrold: "We understand that it's difficult, but this is an urgent issue"

Industry saw growth and confidence boost in Q3

The pace of growth in output and orders picked up in Q3 as the UK’s printing and printed packaging industry benefitted from a previously delayed boost in confidence materialising in the third quarter...

The mono Pro VC40000 can run up to 180m/min at full 600x600dpi print quality

Ricoh launches mono Pro VC40000

Ricoh has launched the Pro VC40000 mono webfed inkjet press in two ink-based variants.

The new DBM-700 has given Image Evolution a 20% production boost on booklets

Image Evolution cuts finishing times with new Duplo DBM-700

Reading-based digital print house Image Evolution has upgraded its finishing capabilities with a new Duplo DBM-700 with square spine booklet attachment.