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Paper industry warns on energy crisis
UK paper mills could be forced to shut down if the gas price crisis impacting energy-intensive industries isn’t resolved soon, an industry expert has warned.
John Brailsford adds digital embellishment with Iridesse buy
John Brailsford Printers has enhanced its in-house service offering after taking on a new Xerox Iridesse digital production press.
LG Davis seeking new apprentices to support industry’s future
LG Davis is looking to expand its intake of apprentices to help support the future generation of industry leaders.
Friedheim bolsters senior team with new hire
Friedheim International has recruited a Brit back from Down Under as its new sales director.
Poddsprint enhances lamination with Foliant purchase
General commercial printer Poddsprint has invested in a Foliant Mercury 530NG laminator to enable it to turn lamination work around faster and manage longer run jobs.
Greenwash could cost print £22m a year
Unsubstantiated claims about sustainability could cost the UK paper, print, and mailing industries £22m a year, according to new research from Two Sides.
WirralCo speeds turnarounds with RMGT press
WirralCo has transformed turnaround times after investing in a high-spec RMGT SRA1 LED-UV press.
Fujifilm brings in fresh surcharge
Fujifilm has urged customers to switch to its Platesense programme to help mitigate rising input costs, as the manufacturer announces a further surcharge on plate prices effective from next month.
ImageData Group expands capabilities with HP Indigo 100k buy
ImageData Group has installed an HP Indigo 100k Digital Press to increase its print capability and reduce its carbon footprint.
Folio expands offering with Duplo install
Trade finisher Folio has taken on a digital cutting table from Duplo to open new application possibilities and enable it to produce bespoke boxes for the transportation of products to its customers.
Feldmuehle to implement temporary energy surcharge
Feldmuehle is set to temporarily implement an energy surcharge of €100 (£85) per tonne for all of its products.
Matthews quits Kyocera
Kyocera is poised to appoint a new head of production printing after Chris Matthews resigned from the role.
Royal Mail trials drone deliveries to remote islands
Royal Mail has started a two-week trial of scheduled, autonomous flights between Kirkwall and North Ronaldsay in the Orkney Islands, using drones from Windracers to help better connect remote island...
Kongsberg PCS to show recent launches at Fespa
Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (Kongsberg PCS) will showcase a range of its latest digital finishing innovations at Fespa in Amsterdam next week.
Xaar agrees 3D disposal
Xaar has agreed to dispose of its stake in Xaar 3D to joint venture partner Stratasys.