Digital

The word of the month in September… mega

Mega mergers continue and mega contracts land, but while the good news is welcomed the industry’s trade bodies issue a joint clarion call to government to support the sector to prevent its decimation.

Fitch: helming Agfa's ambitious growth plans for inkjet in UK

Fitch steps up at Agfa

Agfa has promoted Paul Fitch to head up its inkjet business in the UK and Ireland.

Vivian: "Our customers are going to benefit from us being more efficient"

ImageData Group continues mega investment drive

ImageData Group is continuing a major programme of investment in new kit that has totalled more than £500,000 so far and included new machines for all three of its production sites.

Best of British: Inkjet insiders

Global Inkjet Systems in Cambridge is another of those world-class British tech companies that hides its light under a bushel. Or in this case, NDAs from its customers.

Bobst's HQ in Lausanne, Switzerland

Bobst takes control of Mouvent

Bobst has bought out its start-up partner in Mouvent, which makes inkjet presses for label and textiles printing, as it looks to develop the business.

Highcon Beam 2C for corrugated with non-stop production

Highcon raises $45m with flotation

Highcon Systems has raised $45m (£33.5m) through an Initial Public Offering of shares on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE).

Primefire 106: launched in 2016, canned in 2020

Digital printing expert leaves Heidelberg role

One of Heidelberg’s most senior female business leaders has left the group following the “painful changes” to its product range made earlier this year.

Personalised gifts are becoming increasingly popular. Image: Depositphotos and Sonality

UK personalised gift market to hit £1bn

The UK personalised gift market is expected to reach £1bn over the next 12 months, according to the findings of a new study from Roland DG.

Wood Mitchell operated from twin buildings on the site of the Stoke-on-Trent National Garden Festival

Historic printer folds, industry firms in pre-pack and CVA

A wave of company insolvencies has spelled the end for a historic Staffordshire print business with a history dating back almost 120 years.

(L-R) NWNG's Dominic McClements, Kaizen's Martin and Connor McAuley and NWNG's Austin Currie

Kaizen Print acquired by North-West News Group

Belfast-based Kaizen Print has been acquired by a publishing company that is looking expand its digital printing and creative services in 2021.