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Polestar: print group collapsed four years ago

Former Polestar execs reunited at new venture

Two high-profile former Polestar directors have come together again with a new investment venture.

Bolton was described as "the perfect empowering and dynamic mentor"

GF Smith mourns Richard Bolton

GF Smith is mourning its former chairman Richard Bolton, who has passed away after a long struggle against cancer.

WHO messaging collateral created by Nutshell

Nutshell and Vpress partner on WHO project

Nutshell Creative and Vpress have joined forces to create a resource hub for firms to produce official World Health Organisation messaging and dispel Covid-19 misinformation and keep their presses...

Visentin: Xerox is applying its manufacturing and R&D expertise to help save lives

Xerox sales and profits tumble in Q1

Xerox has announced Q1 sales down 14% and said the Covid-19 pandemic had an “immediate impact” on its business globally.

The EJ-640 Deco’s high-density water-based inks are compatible with a wide range of media

Roland DG launches new interiors print system

Roland DG has now launched its EJ-640 Deco interior decor system to meet the demands of an expanding market.

The Eco Signs team shake with EFI representatives over the new Vutek

Eco Signs boosts green credentials with new Vutek

Eco Signs has installed an EFI Vutek 32h hybrid printer in a bid to improve its sustainability and productivity.

Compass: happy to help businesses explore CBILS options

Sale and HP back option now part of CBILS

The government-backed CBILS finance scheme now includes a ‘sale and HP back’ option to release working capital that could have appeal for some print businesses.

Antalis: UK's biggest paper merchant

KPP progressing with Antalis takeover

Progress has been made in Kokusai Pulp & Paper’s takeover of merchanting group Antalis, with two key steps now complete.

Captain Tom: unique achievement

Captain Tom honoured with special postmark

Royal Mail has introduced a special postmark to celebrate Captain Thomas Moore’s 100th birthday and his incredible fundraising achievements for the NHS.

Macro Art is aiming for £18m turnover from its recently-expanded premises

Macro Art wins fresh capital to further growth

Macro Art has secured £3.3m in additional working capital after proving its continued growth following an MBO in 2014.

Moonpig's new eCard range

Moonpig launches eCards; rises to production challenges

Moonpig has launched a range of celebrity eCards to support last night’s BBC The Big Night In Appeal and has spoken about how its print operation is rising to the coronavirus challenge.

Mills: "significant growth opportunities in the long run"

Xaar clears decks with massive write-off

Xaar has vowed to rebuild its brand and regain the trust of its OEMS and has cleared the decks after its disastrous foray into thin film printheads – posting a massive £71.9m pre-tax loss including a...

Visual team continues to support clients through the crisis

Visual Print & Design secures new contract

Despite the current restrictions on many businesses, Visual Print & Design has secured a new two-year local authority contract during the lockdown.

RAP's Face Shield in production at its factory

Industry firms mobilise to make new protective products

More and more industry firms are mobilising to produce much-needed protective products, including Rapid Action Packaging which has repurposed its food packaging know-how to produce disposable face...

Rall served as MD for Polar for nearly eight years

Polar MD leaves, replaced by robotics veteran

Markus Rall has stepped down as managing director of post-press kit manufacturer Polar to be replaced by an outside hire from the robotics sector.