Companies & suppliers
New UK Sakurai litho agent sells first two presses
A new agency set up last summer to supply Sakurai litho presses to the UK and Ireland market has installed its first two machines and said there are more to follow.
Ultrachem future unclear as business fails
Pressroom consumables manufacturer and supplier Ultrachem has gone into administration.
Kairos staff left in limbo after collapse
Staff at Kairos Printworks, who were made redundant earlier this year following the sale of the business’s assets prior to its collapse, look set to finally get their unpaid wages and redundancy after...
Ex-Forward Finishing director unveils new company
Astrid Saunders, former managing director of Forward Finishing, has announced the launch of her latest venture, AS Finishing, with a £60,000 investment in new machinery.
Print companies reveal gender pay gap data
Many of the UK’s largest print companies have revealed their gender pay gap data as the government’s deadline looms.
TheMagicTouch to supply Ricoh entry-level DTG printer
TheMagicTouch (GB) will supply Ricoh’s new RI 100 direct-to-garment (DTG) printer in the UK, with commercial availability starting at the end of April.
Consolidation combats challenges
The opening months of 2018 have been dominated by news of consolidation among kit manufacturers.
Swanline sponsors Women in Packaging UK
Packaging and POS trade supplier Swanline Print Group has pledged its support for female packaging professionals by announcing its sponsorship of Women in Packaging UK (WIP UK) throughout 2018.
Heidelberg advances Versafire family with the EV
Heidelberg has unveiled the Versafire EV, the latest in its Versafire family of digital printers, for both the four- and five-colour market.
BCQ Group buys Hunts with eyes on expansion
BCQ Group has bought Kidlington-based printer Hunts, taking on all of its staff and clients in a bid to expand the reach of both brands.