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North Wolds upgrades digital set-up

North Wolds Printers has taken on a new trainee and made its first major investment since the business changed ownership last summer.

Wyndeham closes Gait in multi-site revamp

Wyndeham Group has closed its Wyndeham Gait factory in Grimsby as part of a wider restructure of its sheetfed and web facilities that will involve significant expansion at one site.

Paperlinx assets to go under the hammer

A major online auction of Paperlinx UK assets is being prepared, including warehouse racking with the capacity to hold 50,000 pallets and a host of printing and finishing kit.

Firms celebrate Queen's Awards

Five print-related businesses are celebrating Queen’s Award for Enterprise accolades.

Overmatter: happy birthday, hot stuff

It’s been a while since Overmatter has had a nice print-related cake to write about, so thanks goodness for Systematic Print Management, which has saved us from our slough of sponge-deprived despond.

Killer app: Taylor Bloxham helps re-inter Richard’s royal remains

King Richard III’s remains were famously discovered under a council car park in Leicester in 2012. His historic reburial took place at Leicester Cathedral last month and a number of local businesses,...

Callprint appoints new Jupiter managing director

Reprographics and large-format print specialist Callprint has recruited David Snaith as the managing director of the new Jupiter Visual Communications team.

Falkland boosts post-press setup

Falkland Press has expanded its post-press facilities with new die-cutting and folding kit.

Premier Paper acquires Paperlinx reels business

Premier Paper is taking on at least 30 former Paperlinx employees after agreeing a deal to acquire its reel paper operations.

Octink reports best Q1 sales in 50 years

A booming property market has driven display graphics and marketing suite specialist Octink’s best first-quarter results since the company was established in 1962.

Black Lion Press updates large-format ops with HP Latex 360 buy

Commercial printer Black Lion Press has boosted its large-format operation after installing an HP Latex 360.

Marstan Press increases digital capacity with Xerox investments

Marstan Press has boosted its digital quality and capacity by investing nearly £500,000 in two new Xerox presses; an iGen 150 XXL and a Versant 2100.

S&D targets growth and new markets with latest spend

Screenprint & Display (S&D) has invested almost £250,000 in new kit as it targets growth following the acquisition of an online sticker specialist.

More jobs go at Paperlinx UK

Administrators at Deloitte have laid off a further 70 employees at the stricken Paperlinx UK operations.

RNB adds litho firepower and security accreditation

RNB Group has bought its first litho press and gained ISO 27001 accreditation as it continues to expand.