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Makers and creators
The web-to-print concept has evolved steadily over the past 20 years or so, and in the process has spawned a new drop-shipping business model.
Star product: BlueCrest Evolution
US manufacturer BlueCrest says this mid-range mail inserter offers the benefits of high-end automation while keeping a compact footprint and at an affordable price point.
Star product: Morgana DigiFold Ultra
Morgana's DigiFold Ultra is a versatile development of the popular DigiFold Pro XL.
Me & My: Kongsberg C64 Edge
Based a few kilometres north of Norwich, and handily close to the newish northern semi-ring road, CIM Signs & Graphics has been offering signage services across East Anglia for nearly a quarter of a...
Me & My: EFI Vutek FabriVu 340i+
Venture Banners is a large-format trade services company based on the Park Drive Industrial Estate in Braintree, Essex, where it employs 51 people in recently expanded premises, including seven extra...
Q&A: John Jones, managing director, Powlsons Design and Print
John started working at Powlsons in October 1974, initially as an indentured apprentice, and then worked his way up to become manager and then managing director 20 years ago.
60 seconds with Acorn Web Offset
Acorn started business in 1979 initially producing coldset newspapers and general print.
Rising star: Thomas Barrie, pre-press apprentice, Authentix Security Print Solutions
Thomas is 19 and has recently passed his first anniversary of starting to work in the printing industry at Consett-based security printing specialist Authentix SPS.
Overmatter: Shuttleworth’s shelfie
Overmatter is delighted to see The Warple Press in Louth finding fame on X courtesy of legendary singer-songwriter John Shuttleworth.
Business inspection: Bringing in new talent
Standfast & Barracks is synonymous with Lancaster.