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Neschen claims wide-format first with Fogra certificate for digital print media

Standardisation production in large-format printing has come a step closer, according to wide-format media firm Neschen, after its Solvoprint Nolite 175 CA was endorsed by Fogra.

Printers avoid costly maternity leave increase

SME printers have been saved from costly changes to EU maternity leave legislation after British ministers lobbied against the proposals at a meeting in Brussels last month.

Glossop Cartons continues expansion with Bobst install

Packaging printer Glossop Cartons has continued its expansion plans with a six-figure installation of a Bobst Expertfold 110 A2 folder-gluer.

Workhorse Products brings start-up screen print package to Europe

Workhorse Products is hoping to rejuvenate screen printing, launching a hardware package designed to enable users to set up home businesses, catering for schools and sports teams.

Mactac Graphic Products launches WP129 one-way visibility film

Mactac Graphic Products has released its Imagin Perforated Window Media WP129 one-way visibility film.

Industry mourns former Howitts sales director Paul Dane

Print consultant and former sales director of Howitts Paul Dane has passed away following a long and brave battle with cancer.

Spandex hails successful 'Discovery Days' event

Spandex has said its Discovery Days event in Brussels proved successful, with products from the likes of Avery, 3M, Mactac and ImagePerfect on show.

GOA's tie-up with Fespa Americas boosts interest

Fespa has said that since moving the Graphics of the Americas (GOA) show to the Florida base of Fespa's Americas exhibition, it has seen advance registrations boosted 40%.

New Year Predictions

A look at what the industry has to look forward to and watch out for in the coming year, including ways to boost the sector's profile and the importance of the upcoming Northprint exhibition.

Crossways director creates envelope group with Envelope Printing Company purchase

Crossways Envelopes MNF director John Sherwen has bought out rival shareholders and created Commercial Envelope Group as a vehicle to buy overprinting specialist Envelope Printing Company (EPC).

Digital Sign Services opens 2011 with EFI Vutek GS5000r install

Guildford, Surrey-based Digital Sign Services is starting the new year with an EFI Vutek GS5000r.

Oberthur corners De La Rue on customer info, maintains interest in bid

Following De La Rue's dismissal of rival Oberthur's 895m bid, the world's third largest banknote printer has said De La Rue must reveal the state of relations between it and a key customer, suggesting...

Adobe posts record-breaking billion-dollar quarter

Adobe has posted its first billion-dollar quarter, reporting a revenue of $1.008bn (650m) for its fourth quarter.

'Misfeed' mixes up thousands of Santander customer statements

Thousands of UK customers of Spanish banking giant Santander received statements on which other customers' information had been printed due to a 'misfeed'.