Companies & suppliers

WM Printing in liquidation; KJB lives on
KJB Print’s brochure division WM Printing Solutions has been placed into liquidation, while Printweek understands that its parent company has been bought out of administration.

HP hits back at 'aggressive' Xerox
The war of words between Xerox and HP is hotting up, with HP responding to Xerox’s “aggressive words and actions” with some of its own, stating that Xerox had “essentially mortgaged its future for a...

ASL Group acquires Smart Print Technology
Cambridge-headquartered managed office services provider ASL Group has acquired Smart Print Technology, a print equipment and consumables supplier based in Welwyn Garden City.

St Austell recognised for commitment to Cornwall
Family-run St Austell Printing Company (SAPC) has been awarded a ‘Made in Cornwall’ accreditation.

YPS appointed Drytac reseller
Your Print Specialists (YPS) has been appointed as an authorised reseller of Drytac media products.

Xerox debuts new printers and embellishment kit; enhances iGen5
Xerox has launched new entry-level production printers and embellishment technology, and has made a series of enhancements to the iGen5.

Biffa fined £350,000 for illegal waste exports
Waste management giant Biffa has been fined £350,000 for trying to send household rubbish to China which it labelled as waste paper fit for recycling.

Alexir marks 30 years with new website launch
Alexir Partnership has marked its 30th anniversary with the launch of a new website to showcase its cartonboard alternatives to plastic food packaging.

C&T adds new automatic creasing matrix cutter to portfolio
Creasing matrix and profile rubbers manufacturer C&T Channel Matrix has bolstered its portfolio with the addition of a new automatic creasing matrix cutting system.

Visual launches new logo for 10th anniversary
Visual Print & Design has unveiled its new logo as part of a rebrand to celebrate 10 years in business and move the company into the future.