Business

Print manufacturers react to IET Brexit warnings

UK print industry manufacturers Xaar and Morgana Systems have reacted to a claim that exiting the EU would be "a wholesale risk to engineering in the UK".

Offset blankets expert Chamberlain dies

Neville Chamberlain, described as a world-leading authority on offset printing blankets, has died aged 80.

The Plockmatic Group purchases KGS

The Plockmatic Group, owner of UK finishing product supplier Morgana Systems, has this week completed the purchase of Italian bindery kit manufacturer KGS.

FSB fear over weak economic growth

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has stated its concern over the UK's slowdown in economic growth in the first quarter of 2016.

Just Digital purchases new finishing kit

Digital print specialist Just Digital has invested in a number of new finishing systems from Duplo, including five bookletmakers.

Denmaur Independent Papers gives new life to Revive

Denmaur Independent Papers has re-launched the Revive carbon balanced recycled papers brand and sought to position it as a key tool in what was called the "new economics of a climate change world".

Peerless launches new company to house print arm

Peerless Plastics & Coatings has launched a new company to house its growing trade printing service.

Company owner fined after apprentice loses finger

The owner of a supplier to the printing industry has been fined after a young apprentice lost his finger after it was caught in a rotary die press.

Opal Print opts for AMS LED UV

Litho and digital printer Opal Print has invested in Air Motion Systems (AMS) LED UV technology.

Philtone Litho upgrades Speedmaster

Bristol-based Philtone Litho has purchased a five-colour Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106 with coater to replace its current five-colour Speedmaster CX 102.