Business
AYP expands premises and diversifies
Newport-based commercial printer AYP Design and Print has moved to a new facility, trebling its floorspace while opening new avenues in sustainable packaging development.
Morgana boosts finishing for Richardson & Son
Hawick-based commercial printer Richardson & Son has invested in a Morgana Autocreaser Pro XL from CLC.
Kodak unveils “fastest inkjet on the market”
Kodak has launched a new full-colour perfecting press that it claims is “the fastest inkjet on the market”.
Granthams GT division acquired by Entwistle Group
The Graphic Technology (GT) division of wide-format kit reseller Granthams has been acquired by the Entwistle Group.
James Cropper unveils denim-blend packaging paper
The new paper from James Cropper is a 100% recycled and recyclable paper for packaging using pre-worn jeans in the fibre blend.
110-year-old printing plate sells for £15k at auction
A printing plate used for the historical Ulster Covenant has sold for £15,000 at a Belfast auction house.
International first for Frugalpac machine
UK-based paper bottle manufacturer Frugalpac has signed a deal with a Canadian packaging firm for its pioneering paper bottle machine.
Print businesses sold in pre-pack deals
The pandemic fall out continues to impact the industry as two more print businesses hit the buffers and pre-pack to survive.
Picket lines out at Sun Chemical
Union members across Sun Chemical’s major UK ink plants are taking part in a second day of strikes.
Papergraphics joins Roland DG dealer network
UK wide-format specialist Papergraphics has signed an agreement with Roland DG to join its exclusive dealer channel, selling some of the manufacturer’s key products for the sign and graphics market.