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Smith: the new machinery has "revitalised" Statex's wide-format offering
New Vivid kit supporting Canon buy

Statex overhauls wide-format wing in company-wide spend

Commercial printer Statex has overhauled its wide-format capabilities as part of an £800,000 technology blitz intended to bring the company up to the cutting edge.

Some 200 people are expected to attend the event on 29 August
Expo and networking opportunities

IPIA to unveil new print research project at Annual Conference

The IPIA will use its Annual Conference to inspire attendees to help navigate new markets and find routes to growth, while also serving as the launchpad for the association’s new national print...

Gadliauskas: "The Nyala 4 has transformed our business"
Six-colour machine installed

GMD installs SwissQprint Nyala with Compass support

GMD Print & Install (GMD) has purchased a new SwissQprint Nyala 4 with the support of a tailored payment plan from the manufacturer and Compass Business Finance.

Left to right: Marius Berlemann, Wolfram N. Diener and Bernhard J. Stempfle MD for finance and infrastructure. Image: Messe Düsseldorf / Andreas Wiese
Responsibilities changed

Messe revamps executive remits

Messe Düsseldorf has revamped the responsibilities of its senior management team which means a change of managing director for Drupa.

Roche: "It’s not just about the kudos of having the box ticked"
Office sector boost

Haybrooke expands partnerships and reveals new quoting interface

Print procurement specialist Haybrooke has secured strategic partnerships with two new office sector buying groups and revealed that it will be launching a new quoting interface for its PDQ Print Hub...

Jarrold: "We need to hear from you to inform our approach"
Labour cost increases causing concern

Industry output and order growth slow and steady in Q2

The slow and steady improvement for output and order growth in the UK’s printing and printed packaging industry continued in Q2 2024 according to the BPIF’s latest Printing Outlook report.

Denmaur has introduced Formakote Spectra to its Reel Fast sheeting service
Launched last month

Denmaur brings Townsends in-house for Carton Board division

Denmaur Paper Media has formalised its cartonboard operations with the creation of a dedicated internal division, run by Clive Townsend, formerly of Townsend Board.

Probe is expected to take two months

IDS takeover bid called in, CWU calls for 'robust scrutiny'

The proposed £3.6bn takeover of Royal Mail’s parent company by Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský has been called in for government review under the National Security and Investment Act.

National World lauds 'expert integration' of acquisitions

National World is on the lookout for more buys, and has reported increased profits at the half-year stage.

Roberts: Support for a vibrant UK manufacturing base will support growth
Straw poll of other print bosses in agreement

DS Smith’s Miles Roberts calls for EU integration and UK power plan

DS Smith CEO Miles Roberts has called on the UK government to make the UK a more attractive place to invest by aligning with EU regulation and develop a long-term plan for infrastructure and energy.

Work has been absorbed at other sites

Walstead York future unclear

The future for Walstead York remains unclear with the factory still out of action and no word from Walstead Group on its plans for the site.

Astrea's Pro8310s has proved its worth, with the Doncaster hub now having completed 3m clicks

Academy trust expands in-house print hub network

A Yorkshire and Cambridgeshire academy trust governing 26 schools has given the go-ahead to a new print hub for its southern schools, after a successful trial of its Doncaster print hub.

The Book Awards take place at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London
Deadline: 31 August

BPIF Book Awards open for entries

The BPIF’s British Book Design & Production Awards 2024 are now open to entries.

Good fit with ESG framework

Konica Minolta joins Two Sides

Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) has joined print and paper advocacy organisation Two Sides.

Following LA Digital's liquidation, its Poole site has been folded into Graphic Print Solutions' operation. Image: Google Maps
Enforced repayment for 'entrepreneur'

Print boss bankrupted

Matthew Herbert, former director of a number of failed print businesses, has been bankrupted by a creditor.