Printers

Monthly round-up of the biggest stories in print

Sad news from the south coast led June’s ranking of most read stories, which also featured the industry’s election ‘printing error’ trope, the exit of an industry stalwart and details of one group’s...

(L-R) operations director Ross Pike and marketing manager James Vicefield

Quadrant2Design orders second EFI Pro 16h printer

Quadrant2Design has ordered a second EFI Pro 16h UV LED hybrid printer from CMYUK to boost its capacity.

Around 100 staff will strike under Unite's banner in late September

Envases Liverpool dispute resolved

Planned strike action by members of union Unite at industrial metal canister manufacturer Envases has been called off after fire and rehire threats were shelved.

Duo acquire The Mailshop's assets

Web printer Vanacomm and catalogue retailer Direct Response Marketing Group have teamed up to acquire The Mailshop’s assets, which will be relocated to Vanacomm’s Rotherham facility.

Watts: automation and investment in training were key in 2021

TJ Books and Charlesworth Press reveal merger

TJ Books and Charlesworth Press are to join forces and form Fortis Print Group, “a future-focused, customer-led, print business”.

The SureColor SC-F11000H offers high-speed printing up to 255sqm/hr

Epson launches new industrial dye-sub printer

Epson has unveiled a new 76-inch (1.93m-wide) dye-sub printer developed for textile production.

An image from The Sun At War depicting a steel ARP helmet with printing presses in the background. Image Sun Printers History

D-Day events reprise industry memories

Commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day have reprised memories of the vital role print played in the Battle of Normandy.

Around 100 staff will strike under Unite's banner in late September

Envases Liverpool hit by strikes after ‘fire and rehire’ tactics

Print workers at an industrial metal canister manufacturer have voted to take strike action after the firm required them to accept new contracts or be dismissed.

126 employees have been made redundant with immediate effect. Image: Google Maps

Gemini Print to enter administration

Commercial printer Gemini has ceased trading and said it intends to enter administration later this week.

HydrAton 1642 integrates water-based UV print technology

Mutoh previewing new printers at Drupa

Mutoh is previewing two new printers at Hall 9, Stand B10 at Drupa.