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Ideas wanted for future banknote security print tech
A call for innovations that could become security features on future banknotes has been launched by the Defence & Security Accelerator (DASA) and the Bank of England.
Swallowmax enters administration, sold to Printwize
Swallowmax has entered administration and its goodwill is being sold to Printwize, which hopes to recover turnover after a high-level "exodus" at the start of the year.
De La Rue shareholders revolt over pay
De La Rue shareholders have sent a strong message about their unhappiness at the PLC’s remuneration policy at its AGM.
Masterwork boss takes seat on Heidelberg board
Masterwork Group chairman Li Li has been appointed to Heidelberg’s supervisory board.
Printers handle the heatwave as July temperature record broken
Printers across the UK were at the mercy of nature yesterday as the country was hit by its hottest-ever July day, interfering with the capabilities of kit and staff alike.
Arjobex bought by French private equity firm
France-based private equity firm Prudentia Capital has acquired the Arjobex group of businesses, which includes UK manufacturing base Arjobex Limited in Clacton-on-Sea.
Evans to step down as PCP MD
Precision Colour Printing managing director Alex Evans will step down next year, with a successor already appointed to take over as part of a phased transition.
K&B reaffirms financial targets
Koenig & Bauer has reaffirmed that it is on track to meet its sales and profit targets for this year in the light of last week’s trading outlook warning from arch-rival Heidelberg.
Grafenia raises £4m through share placing
Grafenia has raised just over £4m through a share placing to facilitate further acquisitions and investments, including the development of Nettl.
Bobst warns of slowdown in H1 results
Bobst has reported a slowdown in sales for the first half of 2019 and subsequently issued a warning on growth for the remainder of the year.
Print Futures award winners celebrate amid political heat
The 2019 Print Futures Awards were officially handed out at the House of Lords yesterday, in what turned out to be a landmark day in the political life of the UK.
SFO launches probe into De La Rue
It never rains but it pours for De La Rue. The Serious Fraud Office has announced an investigation into its activities in South Sudan, just ahead of the PLC’s annual general meeting at which dissident...
Print prepares for new PM Boris Johnson
The new Prime Minister has received a cool welcome and some stern warnings from print-related sectors as he prepares to take Number 10.
Jacobson becomes EFI exec chair as Siris sale completes
Former Xerox chief executive Jeff Jacobson has become executive chairman of EFI after the private equity firm that he recently joined as an executive partner completed its acquisition of EFI.
The Mailshop invests in paper wrap and appoints Maybury
Direct mail fulfilment specialist The Mailshop (TMS) has invested £650,000 in new paper wrapping and inkjet machinery and appointed former Sunline Direct Mail chairman Nigel Maybury as its new...