Companies & suppliers

Brother's Domino deal clears competition hurdle
Brother's proposed 915p-per-share acquisition of Domino Printing Sciences has been approved by the European Commission, meaning it has now been cleared by all relevant competition authorities.

Fespa 2015 preview: consumables: inks
What's new on the stands at this year's wide-format expo.

Neschen UK distributor speaks out following Neschen insolvency
The exclusive UK distributor of Neschen products has said that service will not be affected following insolvency proceedings of the company in Germany.

Ultrachem launches Fastbond Adhesive
Independent manufacturer and supplier of coatings and pressroom consumables Ultrachem has launched Fastbond clear ultraviolet curing adhesive.

Paperlinx fall-out will hit printers too
Throughout this magazine’s almost 60-year history, its hard to imagine that many stories could have had as broad an impact on the UK industry as the demise of Paperlinx.

Taylor Brothers cuts makeready with new Speedmaster XL 75
Taylor Brothers has installed a new five-colour Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 75 with coater as a direct replacement for a nine-year-old Speedmaster CD 74 six-colour.

Ultrachem to stock Van Son Vs3 hard dry inks
Independent manufacturer and supplier of coatings and pressroom consumables Ultrachem will stock Van Son’s new Vs3 range of sheetfed hard dry inks with immediate effect.

Reading-based printer to close after 93 years
Tudor Press, a family-owned high-street print shop on Reading's Oxford Road, will shut its doors for the final time next month when owner and third-generation printer Richard Farrow retires.

Government approves print apprenticeship plan
The BPIF’s employer-led submission to develop new apprenticeship standards for the print industry has been successful.

Agfa books net profit for second year running
Agfa-Gevaert Group has cemented its return to profit with a positive net result for the second consecutive year in its full-year 2014 accounts.