Logistics & distribution

Capitalists carve out a niche

The history of printing in London is entwined with the history of the city itself, stretching all the way back to the 1400s when William Caxton brought printing presses to the capital. However, that...

Ovendens becomes Teknocard distributor

Independent paper merchant Ovendens has become the sole UK stockist for two products in the Teknocard solid bleached sulphate (SBS) board range, after partnering with Arjowiggins Graphic.

Europoint boosts portfolio with Signature

Wide-format substrate supplier Europoint has become an official distributor of Signature acrylic glass products from manufacturer Altuglas.

Chapelton to distribute biodegradable Plastiroll product

Paper and cartonboard supplier Chapelton has become an official distributor for Finland-based manufacturer Plastiroll’s Jazz@heat product for food packaging.

Inca appoints Perfect Colours as first UK SpyderX reseller

Large-format kit reseller Perfect Colours has become the first official UK distributor for the 3.2m-wide SpyderX printer from inkjet manufacturer Inca Digital.

Menzies staff call off strikes

Staff at newspaper and magazine distributors Menzies have called off two, planned one-day strikes after voting to accept an improved pay offer.

Elanders UK installs Indigo

Elanders UK has installed an HP Indigo 6800, its second, at its Bellshill, Glasgow site.

Chapelton becomes Smurfit graphic board distributor

Speciality paper and cartonboard supplier Chapelton has become a distributor for Smurfit Kappa’s graphic board range of products, produced at Smurfit’s Wrexen board mill in Germany.

Sihl Direct ends SwissQprint partnership

German coatings and media manufacturer Sihl Direct has decided to discontinue its exclusive distribution contract with SwissQprint as part of a refocusing of its operations.

M Partners to relocate in European expansion bid

Surrey-based supplier M Partners has relocated to a new premises this week.