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Print, paper and packaging financial strength down in latest Experian results
The financial strength score of the print, paper and packaging sector has declined year-on-year, according to statistics from credit checking organisation Experian.
Loughlin appointed service manager at new look Kern
Finishing equipment manufacturer Kern has appointed Mark Loughlin to the newly created role of service manager.
API Foils appoints Will Oldham as managing director
API Foils has appointed Will Oldham as its new managing director in a move it says is designed to drive growth in 2012.
Kerridge and Benson lead MBO at Benson Group
Carton manufacturer Benson Group has been bought in a management buyout led by managing director Mark Kerridge and commercial director Nick Benson.
Service Graphics wins National Grid event work
St Ives' Service Graphics division has won a contract worth up to 1m per year to produce event graphics for the National Grid.
Digitally printed fabric sector set to take off, claims OPG
The market for digitally printed fabrics could be about to take off for a range of applications from soft signage to wall coverings, pop-up stands and light shades, according to Scottish printer OP...
BT&D plans to shed staff in bid to 'remain competitive'
Butler Tanner & Dennis (BT&D) is currently in consultation with staff as it looks to streamline its business ahead of the coming year.
Ludlow's Kidson made Liveryman of Stationers' Company
Paul Kidson, co-founder of Ludlow Bookbinders, has been cloathed as a Liveryman of The Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers.
Willsons Printers moves into shorter runs with Horizon buy
Commercial printer Willsons Printers has moved into shorter run lengths thanks to Horizon StitchLiner 5500 from IFS.
EFI acquires Prinance developer Alphagraph
EFI has acquired Alphagraph Team, the privately-owned German software developer behind the Prinance MIS module from Heidelberg's Prinect workflow, for an undisclosed sum.
Ferrostaal gears up for formal North American start
A few months after he moved over from xpedx Printing Technologies to head up Essen, Germany-based Ferrostaal AG's North America business, John Torrey is close to completing his lineup of independent...
Edison Litho goes with Durst Rho press for short-run POP work
North Bergen, NJ-based Edison Lithographic & Printing announced the install of a new Durst Rho 900 large-format UV inkjet printer as it looks to add digital UV printing to its POP and retail signage...
Herald Chase rebrands group companies under Herald umbrella
Herald Chase group is running a series of open house events next year to showcase the capabilities of its component companies, now rebranded under the Herald Chase umbrella.
Dixons extends PoS deal with Bezier
Dixons Retail has extended its contract with Bezier to deliver PoS and fulfilment services for its Currys, PC World and Dixons Travel airport stores.
Fuller Davies switches investment focus with double folder buy
Print and mail specialist Fuller Davies has switched its investment focus to finishing, installing two Heidelberg folders.