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Sensient launches new ink set for Epson and Kyocera printheads at Fespa

Swiss inkjet inks manufacturer Sensient Imaging Technologies has launched a pigmented ink set dedicated to digital printing on cotton for Epson and Kyocera printheads at Fespa.

Zünd demonstrates time-saving features and productivity at Fespa

Digital cutting and finishing machines manufacturer Zünd is showcasing its full range at Fespa, with its primary focus on increasing productivity and efficiency.

Pureprint Group invests in fifth Heidelberg XL 105

Uckfield-based printer Pureprint Group has installed a Heidelberg XL 105 10-colour perfector with a 5/5 configuration in response to rising demand.

Benson Group makes senior creative appointment

Benson Group has appointed Sam Clough to the new position of creative design studio manager.

Fespa Digital 2014 opens with launch of Fespa Print Census

Fespa Digital 2014 has been declared officially open, and a Fespa Print Census, intended as the broadest census of wide format print ever taken, launched.

BT&D closure leaves buyers in lurch

A number of print buyers have been left scrambling to find alternative suppliers following last week’s announcement that the book printing operation of Butler Tanner & Dennis is to close – with one...

Technotrans promotes Shaun Nayler to UK sales role

Technotrans has promoted Shaun Nayler to its UK sales team, following his seven years with the company in service and sales support roles.

SAi celebrates with Fespa free offer

SA International (SAi) is celebrating a double milestone at Fespa, after securing its one-millionth software sale in the same year it celebrates its 25th anniversary.

Fuji to showcase new Onset and Vybrant units at Fespa

Fujifilm has debuted its first hybrid solvent-UV printer, the Vybrant F1600, as well as the latest addition to the Inca Onset family of UV flatbed printers, on its stand (B1-530) at Fespa.

Overmatter: wild wayzgoose

Being dropped in the middle of the Lake District to compete in a bout of archery, axe-throwing and catapult-building might sound like a medieval re-enactment society’s special Olympics, but it was...

Killer app: YPP steps up capacity for Race for Life challenge

Running – a tough mistress if you’ve nobody shouting encouragement from the sidelines. No wonder then that around 500,000 women will, over the next five months, be donning their trainers to run for a...

Outstanding Map Distributors installs Ricoh Pro C5100S

Cornwall-based map distributors and print finishing house Outstanding Map Distributors (OMD) has cemented a move into map printing with installation of a new Ricoh Pro C5100S.

TheMagicTouch expands product range with Listawood deal

TheMagicTouch has formed a global partnership with Fakenham-based ceramics coater and decorator Listawood, to market its patent-protected SatinMug range of high-quality ceramic mugs to printers.

Industry colleagues mourn Ron England

Ron England, who ran some of the UK’s biggest print sites during his career in the industry, has died aged 65.

Tangent group sales and profits up despite drop in Goodprint conversion rate

Tangent Communications has posted impressive hikes in sales and profits in its year end results, published this morning (19 May).