Companies & suppliers

Schawk continues digital marketing push with Real Branding acquisition

Schawk has bought the US-based digital marketing agency Real Branding for an undisclosed amount as it continues to strengthen its presence in the sector.

Sunday 5000 wows UK web offset printers

A delegation of UK web offset printers has visited Mazzucchelli in Italy to see the Goss Sunday 5000 96pp web in action.

Heidelberg narrows first half loss following strong Q2 sales

Heidelberg's first half pre-tax loss has narrowed significantly on the back of strong sales and lower costs following its successful restructuring.

Strong start for sales of Durst Rhotex 320 suggests soft signage sector surge

Durst has notched up 15 sales - with seven of those already installed - of its industrial fabric printer the Rhotex 320 since it was launched at Fespa in June.

Coloursonic takes UK's first Rastek H650

London-based wide-format boutique printer Coloursonic has become the first firm in the UK to install an EFI Rastek H650 hybrid UV printer.

Color-Logic and Mirri partner to offer metallic effects for inkjet and Indigo users

Color-Logic has certified Mirri substrates for use with Color-Logic's process metallic colour system.

Printing.com eyes European expansion following 1.7m MFG acquisition

Printing.com has continued its European expansion with the acquisition of the Netherlands-based print business Media Facility Group (MFG) for a total consideration of 2m euros (1.7m).

Xaar on course to raise funds for expansion

Xaar has raised nearly 93% of the gross proceeds required to fund the further expansion of its Huntingdon factory after it received valid acceptances for 8,158,762 new ordinary shares from qualifying...

Sir Christopher Meyer named president of The Printing Charity

The Printing Charity unveiled former ambassador Sir Christopher Meyer as its new president at the charity's 183rd annual lunch yesterday (4 November).

Thane's small print firm has a big heart - plus a few good tricks up its sleeve

Breaking the traditional norms in any business has been the mantra for success. Rajan Phadke's move to buy Thane's first two-colour Heidelberg in 2000 had an impact on the print sector.