Printers
Emmerson Press hires apprentice
Emmerson Press has taken on its first apprentice "in a long time" and revealed plans to take on more in the future.
60 seconds with Quantum Print & Packaging
Quantum was formed in 2005 from the combination of EW Box Co and Holmes Printers. The company thrived under its management, and this culminated in an MBO in 2014 that saw Giles Foden (sales director...
CPI looks to grow CPI Colour by 50% with second XL buy
CPI is set to invest in a second Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106 and a pre-press upgrade as part of a strategy to grow its commercial printing division.
Signbox boosts capacity with Durst Rho P10 160 buy
Client demand for fast turnarounds without compromising quality has prompted Signbox to beef up its in-house production facilities with a six-figure investment.
Q&A: Gary Smith Account director, Rival Colour
Gary has worked in the industry for getting on for 30 years, having quickly decided that being a “chippy’s mate” didn’t offer the career prospects, or warm office, that he aspired to.
Why your next new press need not be new
Perhaps it was meant to be. Imega Print was not even on the lookout for a press – new or secondhand – until the email arrived in managing director Ken Varnham’s inbox.
60 seconds with PCL Digital
PCL was formed as Professional Communications Ltd in 1972 as a typesetter, before moving into repro in the 1990s.
Help your staff step up and take charge
When print was simpler, more muscular industry, stepping up to management from the printroom rarely caused an issue. Indeed, part of the role usually entailed staying in that print room: the majority...
Moo and Arjo team up to offer smart business cards
Web-to-print company Moo has launched its long-touted NFC-enabled business cards after partnering with Arjowiggins Creative Papers on the venture.
Wincanton Print first in UK to buy Speedmaster XL 75-4 LE-UV press
Commercial printer Wincanton Print will become the first UK company to take delivery of a Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 75-4 LE-UV press in January.