Business

New year predictions: Sam Shannon, Deltor Communications

Deltor Communications managing director Sam Shannon hopes the industry will embrace technology and look forward to the future in 2018.

Print Evolved marks 20 years in web-to-print with new press install

Web-to-print software developer and printer Print Evolved has celebrated its 20th birthday with the installation of a new litho press and a raft of upgrades to its flagship Cognitu software.

SAI signs worldwide software agreement with Graphtec

Software company SA International (SAI) has signed a worldwide agreement to supply three newly-created cutting software packages with Graphtec’s entire range of large-format vinyl cutters.

Plain packaging could cost beverage industry nearly $300bn

A “plain packaging” policy on food and beverage brands could result in a potential loss of $293bn (£219bn) for the beverage industry globally, new research has warned.

Prismm makes "first ever" Bitcoin paper trade

In what is thought to be a first for the recycling industry, Prismm Environmental has carried out a recyclable paper trade using the digital cryptocurrency Bitcoin.

Anton director pleads guilty on all charges

Brian Thomas, one of the five former directors of Anton Group charged with Cheating the Public Revenue, has pleaded guilty at Southwark Crown Court to all three charges brought against him.

Lintec UK marks "positive" post-acquisition year with new adhesive

Labelling and wide-format films supplier Lintec Europe (UK) has marked the end of its first full year as a subsidiary of Lintec Corporation with the release of a new adhesive range.

Washington Direct Mail eyeing continued growth in 2018

Mailing house Washington Direct Mail is hoping to continue on its current growth path in early 2018 with ISO 27001 accreditation and a new website.

PrintWeek Power 100 2017 now available online

PrintWeek’s 2017 ranking of the industry’s most influential individuals, the Power 100, is now available to view online.

Stephens & George rounds off bumper finishing investment

Stephens & George will complete its two-year £5m finishing investment programme in March when it takes delivery of a third Stahlfolder TH 82-P from Heidelberg.