Features
Business inspection: Spend right, first time
When Ben Gregory, director of Bath and Chippenham-based Nettl Digiprint, was working through the due diligence process ahead of another new kit investment last year, little did he know quite how much...
The ongoing issue with late payers
The matter of late payment of debt, especially to those in print, is akin to the nightmare of another Trump presidency that just refuses to go away.
Navigating choppy waters
Folio Print Finishing, Gemini Print and Severn Print. Just three of a number of print firms that have regrettably failed for one reason or another.
Credits where credit is due
Innovation is a risky business. Investors effectively gamble with investments they make but sensibly carry out due diligence to reduce the chances of loss.
Wright on: Wallace Print proves it’s fit for purpose
In a world of 24-hour turnarounds and same-day deliveries, delivering a job at speed is a familiar challenge to many printers.
60 seconds with HFC
HFC started its journey in 1981 in a small garage in Waterlooville, Hampshire.
Rising star: Gabby Solarek, account manager, Eight Group
Gabby is 26 and was Highly Commended in the Trainee category at this year’s Printweek Awards. She joined Eight Days over five years ago, starting in production.
Q&A: Nick Barbeary, director, client development, Paragon
Nick has worked in print for nearly 35 years.
The B2 digital press market
Is B2 digital killing B2 offset press sales? When the first B2 format digital presses were announced at Drupa 2008 and 2012, their makers predicted that they would be bought to complement B2 offset...
Best of British: Ink in the veins
For more than 60 years, RK Print Coat instruments has been faithfully serving the global inks and coating sectors with indispensable test kits.
Star Product: Fiery Digital Factory v11.1
A wide-format-specific RIP for high-fidelity colour printing with high-end job management tools.
Me & My: Xenons 180
Chinese built machinery is now very common in the printing sector, though it’s not always obvious because some of it carries reassuringly familiar European or Japanese brands, which lend it a feeling...
Overmatter: Drupa tunes
The Drupa 2024 team recently treated selected guests, including lucky old Overmatter, to a taster of the Drupa Song that will be the opening soundtrack every day at the upcoming show.
Q&A: Owen Purkis, director of print services, Citipost
Owen’s journey in the industry began at 17 when he started working at his father’s print business.
60 seconds with Sharman & Company
Sharman & Company started printing The March Advertiser and Fen District Gazette in March, Cambridgeshire more than 150 years ago.