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Cewe mulls commercial print options for Warwick

Cewe is adding commercial print work to the remit of its Warwick photo products facility, as chief executive Christian Friege said the “idiocy of Brexit” continued to impact UK sales.

Geoff Neal publishes its "perfect" story

Geoff Neal Group has unveiled a commemorative book about its “pursuit of perfection” in print to cap off a four-year rebranding initiative.

Industry output bounced back in Q3

The UK printing industry rebounded from a lacklustre Q2 to match its positive forecast for Q3, at least in terms of output volumes, according to the BPIF’s latest Printing Outlook.

Mega Image upgrades cutting

Mega Image is set to take on a Polar N78 Plus guillotine from Heidelberg to boost its cutting quality and long-term reliability.

Solopress co-founder made freeman of London

Solopress managing director Aron Priest has been awarded the Freedom of London to commemorate more than 30 years dedicated to the printing industry.

Nirvana founders wrest control from collapsed parent

Nirvana CPH’s previous owners have regained control of the creative print services business following the fall into administration of majority shareholder Paperhat Communications earlier this month.

Creation improves colour accuracy with new SureColor

Creation has invested in an Epson SureColor SC-P7000 STD Spectro proofer and printer alongside an X-Rite i1iO automated scanning table to enhance its proofing capabilities.

John Brailsford boosts foiling confidence with Morgana

John Brailsford Printers has installed a Morgana Pro 450 laminator in order to enhance its offering.

KMMS restructures print team

Konica Minolta Marketing Services has made the roles of eight UK-based print procurement specialists redundant as part of a realignment of skills that has also resulted in the creation of several new...

Feldmuehle files for insolvency again

Independent German paper mill Feldmuehle has filed for insolvency for the second time this year.

K&B accolade for Taylor Bloxham

Taylor Bloxham is the 2018 recipient of Koenig & Bauer’s annual 1814 Production Excellence Award.

Former Sunline Direct Mail buildings up for sale

The three buildings previously leased by Sunline Direct Mail are up for sale.

Nationwide expands capacity with Komfi laminator

Nationwide Print has installed a Komfi Delta 52 laminator, bought through UK agent Friedheim International, to run alongside its current kit and increase its capacity for longer runs.

Alpha Card acquires French distributor

Leeds-based z-fold card manufacturer Alpha Card has made its second acquisition in six months after snapping up French direct marketing materials distributor Media de Poche.

Johnston Press acquired in pre-pack deal

Johnston Press has been acquired in a pre-pack deal by JPIMedia, a newly-formed company controlled by a consortium of Johnston's debt investors led by US hedge fund GoldenTree Asset Management.