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Murray: "The time was right for us to move to a more capable machine"

Wellington Press boosts cutting with Valiani install

Wellington Press has upgraded its flatbed cutting capability with a replacement machine from Valiani.

(L-R) Jarrold and Wilton speaking at the BPIF members' day

BPIF outlines key achievements at members’ day

The BPIF shared its successes and financial performance for the past year, as well as its aims for the future, at its yearly members’ day earlier this week.

Wilson: it’s been really good

Melbourne upgrades stitching

Melbourne Print has upgraded its finishing with Duplo’s entry-level automated bookletmaker as it looks to gear up for growth.

The installation of the Idera will begin in October

Xeikon reveals first single-pass corrugated printer install

US company TriState Container Corporation is set to become the first business to install Xeikon’s new Idera single-pass corrugated inkjet printer.

Coloreel produces technology for the digital dyeing of textile thread on-demand

Coloreel raises nearly £6m to support expansion

Swedish firm Coloreel, which specialises in patented technology for the digital dyeing of textile thread on-demand, has raised SEK 70m (£5.88m) in a private placement to existing and new shareholders...

(L-R) Sound Control Services directors Anita and Jim O’Shaughnessy

Sound Control Services ups capabilities with Vutek install

Soundproofing specialist Sound Control Services has attracted new work opportunities after investing in an EFI Vutek Pro 32r.

Flather wants to connect with the industry outside of London

Flather becomes Master and Bird steps up at Kolbus

The Stationers’ Company has elected what is believed to be its first Master from the print machinery supplier fraternity as it inches closer to unveiling the £7.5m revamp of Stationers’ Hall.

(L-R) RMT’s Cantwell and Swinburne Maddison’s Wilby with Richard and Julie Bennett

NPS owners acquire healthcare business in strategic move

The owners of print and design firm Newcastle Print Solutions Group (NPS) have added a healthcare business to its growing group after its print clients called on the pair to help them source PPE...

Nevins: Opportunity to further build on the great work

Adare SEC extends Allianz contract

Adare SEC has been awarded a “long-term” contract extension with Allianz to continue to support the insurance giant on its digital transformation journey.

Weaver (R, with Archer): "We hope to attract more businesses with varied and high-speed print requirements"

Cactus Graphics launches from Buckland family heritage

A new business that specialises in wide-format printing has been launched from the heritage of Buckland Media Group, after it ceased trading following the retirement of its co-owners.

Smith (left) with operations director Tim Cadar

Stika invests for the future

Stika has completed a £100,000 wide-format reequip to support its diversification and growth plans across its core B2C and B2B markets.

The Guangya LK 106 MTF was installed last week

Print Plus UK enhances finishing with Guangya spend

Print Plus UK has continued its investment drive after taking on a Guangya B1 foiler/die-cutter.

Howard Hunt collapsed into administration in 2019

Howard Hunt administration extended to 2023

The administration of the Howard Hunt group of companies has been extended again, due to unresolved matters including more than £1m in directors’ loans that remain outstanding.

Ultimate runs a battery of flexo and digital presses at its 9,300sqm base

US group makes Ultimate purchase

ProAmpac has made its fourth UK acquisition of the year as it looks to continue its private equity-backed push into the European market.

The Bobst Visionfoil 104 is capable of foiling 7,500sph

Herbert Walkers doubles foiling capacity with Bobst spend

Packaging and greetings cards specialist Herbert Walkers has doubled its capacity for foil finishes after investing in a new Bobst foiling machine.