Companies & suppliers
Blackhammer sale unlikely following fall into administration
East London printer Blackhammer has ceased trading with all staff made redundant, following the appointment of administrators last month.
Killer app: P4CK serves up stout carrier
Packaging designer P4CK unveiled its new drinks carrier, the CarryBar, manufactured by Benson Group, to the 90,000-strong audience on 17 November at the QBE International England versus Australia...
Howard Hunt installs eight Kodak Versamark DH9100s
Howard Hunt will install eight Kodak Versamark DH9100 printheads next month to wrap up a 3.5m spend that does not include the Kodak Prosper 5000XL installed in early 2011.
The Finishing Company is rebranded as Finco
The Finishing Company in Wiltham, Essex has been rebranded as Finco to reflect its move into online ordering and delivery and on demand digital printing.
Axel Springer to make major inkjet investment
Axel Springer is set to become one of the world's biggest users of hybrid inkjet printing systems by next summer.
Star product: Wohlenberg Quickmax
A perfect binder designed with digitally printed books in mind
Update: Encore Machinery joins rescue team for insolvent MB
Mathias Bauerle (MB) has been saved from closure by a buyout team including its existing management team, UK distributor and an unnamed Swiss investor.
EFI eyes further MIS market consolidation
EFI senior vice president and general manager of productivity software Marc Olin has said the company will continue to drive consolidation amongst MIS providers in the wake of its latest acquisition.
Cornwall's Forms Plus completes MBO
Print management company Forms Plus has completed a management buy-out, led by former director and new managing director Victoria Andrews.
Roland launches white and metallic inks
Roland has launched Eco-Sol Max2 white and metallic silver inks for its Soljet Pro4 XR-640 printers.