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Henry Ling doubles binding capacity after Tecnau investment
Book and journal printer Henry Ling has doubled its binding capacity after investing in a Tecnau Libra 800.
BPIF Outlook report highlights positive Q1 though concerns persist
The BPIF has released the latest data on the health of the industry, collated in its Printing Outlook survey. While output figures for Q1 2015 tallied with expectations, orders were up higher than...
UK's Fespa award-winners hail benefits of triumph
British winners at the Fespa Awards, held last week in Cologne, have said their triumphs have boosted their credibility and visibility, as well as bolstered staff morale.
Artisan set to shut down
It’s the end of the line for Artisan Press after administrators at Deloitte confirmed there was no interest in the company as a going concern.
De La Rue chief hails polymer potential
Fresh De La Rue boss Martin Sutherland has described polymer as “the substrate of the future” as the firm revealed year-end results that were in line with its downgraded expectations.
Watermill Press makes double commitment to local charities
Watermill Press has pledged its support to two local charities, as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme.
Octink assists Ballymore Properties with Brentford regeneration project
Wide-format and display signage printer Octink has recently completed a large-scale building wrap project for property investment and development company Ballymore Properties.
Artisan situation still up-in-the-air
Artisan could cease printing at the end of this week, with an announcement about the future of the stricken business expected soon.
Heidelberg UK fined over injured courier driver
Heidelberg UK has been fined £11,000 and ordered to pay £7,000 in costs in relation to a courier driver who was injured at its Brentford site.
Contra Vision and Octink team up
Display graphics specialist Octink has become a print partner to see-through graphics technology developer Contra Vision (6-P85) at Fespa.
Coca invests in Gandy Sl8te
Gandy Digital (7-K34) has sold a Sl8te UV flatbed machine to Spanish wide-format printer Coca.
Info portal for screen printers launched
The German Print and Media Association (BVDM) presented its online reference guide www.screenprinting-technology.org for the very first time at Fespa.
LPS secures Germany’s first HP PageWide device
LPS-Digital Druck has been revealed as Germany’s first HP PageWide printer.
New UK agent for Feldmuehle post-Paperlinx
A new paper agent has emerged from the ashes of Paperlinx UK, and the firm has teamed up with newly independent German mill Feldmuehle Uetersen.
Royal Mail highlights cost improvements as competition hits parcel revenues
Royal Mail blamed increased competition for "lower than anticipated UK parcel revenue" in its results for the year to 29 March 2015.