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Alibaba transforms Sttark's capex procurement strategy
Leading US custom packaging manufacturer Sttark has boosted its die-cutting capabilities in short order by sourcing a highly automated machine on Chinese digital marketplace Alibaba.

Henningham Family Press saved by Kickstarter campaign
Fine art bindery Henningham Family Press is looking forward to a sustainable future after smashing its Kickstarter funding goal.

Digiprint Nettl brings cutting in-house with Veloblade Nexus
Chippenham-based independent printer Digiprint Nettl has brought its cutting and routing in-house with a Veloblade Nexus digital cutting table.

Meliora Group gets up close with Diana Easy gluer
The Meliora Group has invested in a new Heidelberg Diana Easy folder-gluer for its Delga Press packaging business, allowing it to produce smaller cartons.

Dyer & Son triples finishing speed with Duplo install
Fifth-generation family printer Dyer & Son has installed a new Duplo DBM-350 bookletmaker.

Crystal Press business and assets sold
Reflections Print Finishers has acquired the business and assets of Crystal Press, including its trademarked Ecofoil recyclable foiling technique.

M&S adds braille range
Marks & Spencer has added new braille greeting cards and a gift card after employees suggested the idea to the retailer’s CEO.

Fine art bindery crowdfunds for survival
Henningham Family Press, a boutique publisher, finisher, and fine-art bookbinder, has launched a crowdfunding appeal after seeing its emerging European customer base slashed by Brexit.

Tecnau acquires Sitma
Paper handling, monitoring, processing and finishing kit for digital print specialist Tecnau has acquired all operating activities of Sitma Machinery.

Printworks increases flexibility with Horizon buy
Printworks has enhanced its production capabilities and capacity with investment in a Horizon SPF-200L landscape feed bookletmaker from Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS).