Business

1st Byte calls in administrators

London-based digital specialist 1st Byte has been placed in administration, with fellow central London firm Rapidity buying some of its assets and its standalone business card operation.

Signbox boosts capacity with Durst Rho P10 160 buy

Client demand for fast turnarounds without compromising quality has prompted Signbox to beef up its in-house production facilities with a six-figure investment.

Danwood and Kyocera partner on 3D print sales

Managed print services company the Danwood Group is tapping into the “exploding” 3D printer market in a partnership with Kyocera Document Solutions UK.

Never mind the bollocks, here’s print

After last Monday’s PrintWeek Awards, it’s difficult to have anything other than warm and fuzzy feelings about the world of print – once the post-celebration headaches and queasiness pass, of course.

Why your next new press need not be new

Perhaps it was meant to be. Imega Print was not even on the lookout for a press – new or secondhand – until the email arrived in managing director Ken Varnham’s inbox.

A fragile truce binds printers and managers in partnership

Around a decade or so ago PrintWeek published its inaugural print management league table. The table ranked the UK’s 20 biggest print managers by turnover and was headed by corporate behemoths like...

Paperlinx name change approved as company reveals acquisition plans

Paperlinx shareholders have voted to rename the company Spicers as its chairman called 2015 a “challenging and transformative year”.

Moo and Arjo team up to offer smart business cards

Web-to-print company Moo has launched its long-touted NFC-enabled business cards after partnering with Arjowiggins Creative Papers on the venture.

Kodak reports $21m Q3 net loss and revenue decline

Eastman Kodak Company reported a net loss of $21m (£13.6m) and a decline in overall sales in Q3, but remains positive after seeing significant growth in a number of key product lines.

Wincanton Print first in UK to buy Speedmaster XL 75-4 LE-UV press

Commercial printer Wincanton Print will become the first UK company to take delivery of a Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 75-4 LE-UV press in January.