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Stephens (l) started as a trainee in Rose Calendars' pre-press department in 2000

Rose Calendars pre-press manager nabs awards

Rose Calendars’ pre-press manager has won Employee of the Year at the calendar industry’s annual awards.

Edwards (left) and Hanulec at EFI's Ignite virtual event

EFI continues focus on innovation and inks

EFI chief technology officer Doug Edwards believes single-pass inkjet technology will drive the analogue-to-digital printing transition, and anticipates that EFI will be able to leverage its ink...

Office Team: print management service spans wide range of print

Future ownership of Spicers Office Team in question

Paper manufacturers and print suppliers are watching anxiously after the future ownership of Spicers Office Team (SPOT) was called into question due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Global Graphics Software team at their Cambourne office in January

Print secures strong showing in Queen's Awards

Several UK print businesses have been honoured in this year’s Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, which salute businesses that have excelled in innovation, international trade, promoting opportunity and...

The new EFI Vutek h3 arrived at Aztec Signs in February

Aztec Signs looks to next generation with new EFI Vutek

Aztec Signs has taken on an EFI Vutek h3 hybrid LED printer to increase capacity and quality in its output, as well as opening up opportunities for print’s next generation.

C&T will provide selection, installation and ongoing technical support on its new range

C&T launches cost-effective range of suckers

C&T Channel Matrix has launched a range of cost-effective suckers for litho and die-cutter feeder requirements.

Companies need to sign up for their staff to access the free helpline service

Printing charity ramps up free helpline to support SME staff

The Printing Charity has responded to the coronavirus crisis by fast-tracking the rollout of its confidential telephone helpline service to SMEs looking for a free emotional and practical support...

Boots Photo: current service is provided by Snapfish

Boots Photo to switch print supplier next month

The mammoth task of transferring the Boots Photo service over from Snapfish to the pharmacy chain’s new provider is underway.

BEIS: lobbied about range of measures to help print industry

Thousands furloughed across print as scheme goes live

HMRC’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme portal has gone live, with thousands of workers across the UK printing industry already furloughed under the arrangement.

Royal Mail CEO Rico Back: remote working

Calls for Royal Mail CEO to work in UK

Royal Mail chief executive Rico Back is under fire for working from home – because the home in question is a luxury penthouse in Switzerland.

Daniel: "I always knew that I wanted to do a physical job and work with my hands"

First female die-maker hired at Arden

Arden Dies has hired its first ever female die-maker.

The machine will enhance Chartley Coffee's in-house packaging production

Chartley goes in-house with Rigoli MVZ first in UK

Chartley Coffee has installed the UK’s first MVZ digital packaging printer from Rigoli in order to enhance its in-house packaging production.

Swan Print: established in 1992

New owners at Swan Print

Swan Print has changed ownership, with founder and managing director David Lawrence retiring after 28 years at the business.

Smith (right) with print room operator Luke Holden and the new Horizon

Rufford boss: 'We’ve been through tough times before'

Rufford Printing Company has installed a Horizon creaser/folder as the commercial and letterpress printer rises to the current coronavirus challenges to continue to support businesses and its local...

Fox Marketing Services MS: lease issue plus drop in sales of over 85%

Fox MC shuttered after virus 'killer blow'

Fox Marketing Services MC has gone into voluntary liquidation after being hit with an unexpected property lease issue just as the coronavirus crisis resulted in a dramatic drop-off in order levels.