Logistics & distribution

TheMagicTouch has formed a global partnership with Fakenham-based ceramics coater and decorator Listawood, to market its patent-protected SatinMug range of high-quality ceramic mugs to printers.

News UK has appointed DMG Media's Tracey Hart to the newly created role of commercial director of operations, with a remit to develop new markets for its printing and distribution businesses.

The Color Company has set up a new distribution business, the Distribution Team, on the back of a major contract win with a household name.

Watkiss Automation has launched the Plasti series of hot and cold laminating machines from Italian finishing manufacturer Mamo into the UK.

Binding Store has been appointed the sole UK distributor for Spanish manufacturer Tauler's range of thermal laminators.

Stora Enso Printing and Reading is to supply its wood-free coated sheets direct to the market instead of through its existing, exclusive merchant.

Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS) has been announced as the new exclusive UK supplier of Tecnau and LasermaxRoll equipment, taking over from Friedheim International.

Marlowe Digital (S4-F300) has used Ipex to expand the worldwide dealer network for StudioRIP - the low-cost RIP for which it holds the worldwide distribution rights.

The Port of Tilbury has rebranded its specialist paper division as London Paper Terminal (LPT) after a £3.5m handling equipment and software upgrade.

Paper distributor Antalis UK has launched a new internship programme in collaboration with The Stephens & George Centenary Charitable Trust.