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Watermans brings packaging post-press inhouse
Watermans Printers has brought its packaging finishing inhouse with a significant Heidelberg spend focused on streamlining production and turnarounds as it looks to grow that part of its business.
Trade printers adjust to new world order
A number of UK trade printers are among the latest industry firms to reshape their businesses as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
SDUK debuts masterclass format
Sign & Digital UK (SDUK) is to host the first in series of online masterclass events tomorrow, which are designed to partially plug the knowledge and networking gap left by the cancellation of this...
Severn secures inkjet first
Severn is set to become the first UK company to install Canon’s new VarioPrint iX-series B3 sheetfed inkjet press as it looks to return to growth out of lockdown.
Adare SEC completes strategic spend
Adare SEC has completed a £3m investment in new kit and systems across its operations in Huddersfield and Nottingham aimed at improving efficiency, quality and compliance.
CMS invests to change business model
Central Mailing Services (CMS) has made its second significant kit investment in weeks as it looks to replace people power with highly automated technology.
Sunak's summer splurge: reaction
There has been a mixed reaction to chancellor Rishi Sunak’s £30bn package of additional measures intended to stave off a spike in unemployment, boost training and provide a fillip to the hospitality...
Polar hires to bring group closer together
Heidelberg’s post-press partner Polar Group has created a senior combined sales and service role as it looks to evolve the way it operates and integrate its three business units closer.
Messe gives more details on how future expos will run
Messe Düsseldorf has issued further details about how it plans to run ‘Covid-secure’ expos, including one-way systems in the aisles and limiting the number of visitors.
ImageData Group revamps MIS
ImageData Group has invested around £250,000 in a new Tharstern MIS as it looks to streamline its processes for the post-Covid landscape.
Koenig & Bauer stands firm on Drupa
Koenig & Bauer has publicly backed Drupa 2021, stating that its participation in the expo “is not in question”.
Bombshell for Drupa as Heidelberg pulls out
Drupa 2021 has been dealt a major blow after Heidelberg – still the world’s largest press manufacturer – pulled out of all international expos next year including Drupa.
Fencor praises staff as it invests for growth
Fencor Packaging Group has thanked its staff for embracing the “Dunkirk spirit” during lockdown, helping it weather the Covid storm as it rounds off a two-year, £4m spend.
Stationers’ names new master
A Stationers’ School old boy has been named the new master of the livery company.
Disqualified packaging duo hit with confiscation orders
Two disqualified directors have been ordered to pay more than £80,000 in a confiscation order, or face imprisonment.