Disciplines

Brady: It wasn’t the cheapest, but you can’t always go on price

4UK's diversification drives UK first

4UK Group has secured a UK first for its core Print4UK business as it looks to capitalise on the success of its pandemic-driven diversification into branded products and digital marketing.

CF Labels supplied and manufactured a wide range of labels. Image: Google Maps

A4 Laser Labels acquires CF Labels in pre-pack

Self-adhesive label manufacturer CF Labels has been acquired by connected party A4 Laser Labels in a pre-pack deal.

Best of British: engine of industry

Industrial Inkjet is a UK manufacturer with strong Japanese connections and an obsession with testing.

Digital’s corrugated coming of age

Converters and printers are getting imaginative with the latest digital tech.

Star product: Solimar ReadyPDF Prepress Server

A high-speed, high-volume PDF optimisation and preflight tool.

Star product: Hohner HSB 13.000 saddle-stitcher

This high-speed saddle-stitcher was revamped in 2020 and now boasts some smart features for remote diagnostics alongside a huge variety of options, making it a very versatile performer.

Cottee: “The main reason we looked at the Duplo was because of the ease-of-use operating the software. It’s been a revelation”

Me & My: Duplo PFi Blade

BCA Group in Enfield is a long-established family printing business that’s managed to adapt to changing times and fortunes for more than four decades. First set up in 1980 by Brian Cottee, it’s...

Oliver: “Would happily buy again”

Me & my: Tekcel EXR

Upgrading its router has not only made H&H Reeds faster and more flexible, it has made the company a nicer place to work too.

60 seconds with Imprint Digital 

Keith Sutherland started the firm that became Imprint Digital in 1972 when he was “thrown out of university for failing to do any work on my Masters’ degree”. This was because he was also organising a...

PitStop Pro 2021 includes new PDF editing and quality control features. Image: Enfocus

Enfocus releases PitStop Pro 2021

Enfocus has released the latest version of its PitStop pre-flight, editing and correction software.