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Bell & Bain makes inkjet move with Ricoh install
Bell & Bain is taking delivery of a Ricoh Pro VC70000 high-speed inkjet press this week after settling on its latest digital move.
Chinese packaging kit manufacturer opens UK operation
A Chinese manufacturer of packaging machinery has established a new UK division in Glenrothes, Fife.
Newspapers laud Lionesses ahead of final
As the hype builds for Sunday’s FIFA Women’s World Cup final – and hopes build for an England win – news groups have moved quickly to add special content for this weekend’s newspapers.
Graham & Brown digital transition threatens 100 jobs
Wallpaper giant Graham & Brown (G&B) has revealed it will close its Blackburn production site and switch to digital-only production, shopping its longer-run work out to European partners.
Kodak installs first next-gen inkjets
Kodak installed the first Prosper Ultra 520 and Prosper 7000 Turbo presses during Q2, while separately the manufacturer is set to exit its Jersey joint venture for newspaper printing.
Drupa sign-ups continue as show gets closer
With the first in-person Drupa in eight years now only nine months away from opening its doors, major industry names have continued to reveal their participation in the event.
Merchr hires for expansion
Merchandising e-commerce start-up Merchr has added three new members to its team, as it gears up to expand abroad.
Craftprint founder Jack Tait mourned
Craftprint founder Jack Tait has died aged 76.
Biopax continues Heidelberg investment drive
Sustainable packaging and labels firm Biopax has invested in a second Heidelberg XL 106, following the company’s public launch in June, taking the company up to a £20m total investment in Heidelberg...
Go Inspire makes double senior appointment
Go Inspire Group has appointed two new directors to support its ongoing commitment to further expand its services.
Sketches Int in UK Konica Minolta first
Sketches Int has become the first UK company to install the Konica Minolta AccurioShine 3600 inkjet spot UV coater with iFoil One in-line hot foil stamping module.
Rae leaves Venn, Thirlby looks to recruit
The dynamic duo at the helm of Venn Holdings have become a dynamic one after Andy Rae stepped back from the business.
Pro Carton to merge with CEPI Cartonboard
Members of industry associations Pro Carton and CEPI Cartonboard are set to merge into one association under the name Pro Carton, following a 12-month consultation.
DSS puts R&D tax credits to use
Designs Signage Solutions (DSS) has put £100,000 in research and development tax relief to work in developing 3D scanning and augmented reality software for its livery services.
Three in court over £70m Royal Mail fraud
Family members connected to a print, mailing and postage business have been accused of carrying out a massive £70m fraud against Royal Mail.