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Atech opened in London but is today based in Welwyn Garden City

Atech celebrates 40th anniversary

Atech is celebrating its 40th anniversary this weekend and aims to continue its success with the launch of a raft of new products.

The AccurioShine 3600 is the first Konica Minolta-branded MGI product

New Konica Minolta embellishment press set for show outing

Konica Minolta will be running live demonstrations of its new AccurioShine 3600 digital embellishment press on its stand at The Print Show in Birmingham next month.

Tilia Labs’ range of intelligent algorithms will complement Esko’s existing software suite

Esko acquires Tilia Labs

Esko has acquired imposition AI software company Tilia Labs.

Rapido Print Solutions' high street store opened 2 August

Rapido takes on B2C market with high street move

Rapido Print Solutions has opened a high street store in Daventry after moving from its long-time home in Leeds.

The Moditech EWS laminators feature an electronically pressurised roller

YPS to distribute new EWS flatbed laminators

Wide-format kit distributor Your Print Specialists (YPS) has been named as the exclusive UK distributor of Moditech’s new EWS (Electronic Work Station) fifth generation flatbed laminators.

The material is initially available in 2.2m and 3.15m widths

Innotech lays claim to UK’s first biodegradable print media

Wide-format consumables supplier Innotech Digital & Display claims it has developed the UK print industry’s first fully biodegradable PVC alternative.

Jardine: "Q3 is expected to be a tougher climate in which to operate"

Industry sees Q2 boost but confidence for Q3 dips

The UK printing and printed packaging industry showed stronger growth in Q2 2022, as output and orders performed slightly better than forecast, but a continued recovery is expected to be under more...

Mitsubishi HiTec Paper operates in mills in China, Germany, Japan, Mexico,and USA

More paper price rises loom large

Another wave of paper price rises look set to impact the sector as two manufacturers announce further double-digit increases.

Reels of finished product at Feldmuehle: fuel switch secures competitiveness

Feldmuehle switches fuel, Cepi warns on gas crisis

German papermaker Feldmuehle is switching fuel from gas to light heating oil at short notice due to the gas supply crisis, while paper federation Cepi has warned about possible disruption to paper and...

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Adobe's Pantone changes to kick in this month

Adobe has confirmed that Pantone Color Libraries will be phased out from this month from Creative Cloud, although some colour books will remain available.