Trade print

Arden achieves green accreditation
Arden Dies and Arden Engraving, both part of the Arden Group, have become the first die-making and engraving companies in the UK to achieve ISO 14001 accreditation.

Former-Mark Andy director launches consultancy firm
A print industry veteran has established an engineering and consultancy firm to help UK packaging printers and converters.

Ultimaker builds 3D printing network to combat Covid-19
Dutch developer Ultimaker is pulling together an international network for 3D printing hubs, experts and designers to connect with hospitals and support efforts to combat the coronavirus outbreak.

CCM launches scheme to redistribute hand sanitiser
CCM is doing its bit to help with efforts against coronavirus by offering out hand sanitiser in a non-profit scheme after its managing director’s charity bike ride was postponed due to the outbreak.

Transeo to sell CloudLab W2P software in UK
Transeo Media has been appointed as sole UK supplier for the CloudLab Web-to-Print and Web-to-Pack software packages.

DIS invests in new EFI Vutek to expand services
Digital Imaging Services (DIS) Group has installed an EFI Vutek h3 hybrid printer, which replaces two wide-format machines, to enhance its signage capabilities and introduce trade services.

Route 1 takes wraps off Landa at open house
Bluetree Group’s Route 1 Print threw open its doors to customers this week with an open house event that included a look at its new Landa digital press – with further expansion at the fast-growing...

Precision takes UK-first Scodix digital enhancer
Precision Printing has taken on the UK’s first Scodix Ultra 101 digital enhancement press in order to replace two older models in its finishing portfolio.

Route 1 takes first UK B1 MGI embellisher with hot foiling
Route 1 Print is in the process of installing a B1 format MGI Jetvarnish 3D Evo 75 embellishment press from Konica Minolta, the first of its kind in the UK with iFoil L hot-foiling capabilities.

IPIA targets broader membership
The Independent Print Industries Association (IPIA) has introduced a new membership category to open up its benefits to commercial printers.