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Label Makers to stick with Durst after lucrative beta

The Label Makers (Labmak) is considering taking on a second Durst Tau 330 RSC after concluding a successful beta test period on its first.

Awesome Merchandise raises more than £690k

Awesome Merchandise’s crowdfunding campaign has resulted in the business raising nearly twice as much money as its initial target.

Overmatter: mlutipel ytpos

Overmatter is grateful to Douglas Connor for alerting us to a whole new way of describing a print-based blooper.

Killer app: St Austell prepares Eden guide for German influx

The Germans are coming. Specifically, they’re coming to the Eden Project, Cornwall, to enjoy the wondrous natural sights of the world’s largest indoor rainforest.

Print Scotland slams gov't print procurement policy

Scotland’s print membership body Print Scotland has spoken out against the Scottish government’s print procurement policy as another contract looks likely to be placed south of the border.

KNP Litho upgrades workflow and MIS

KNP Litho has invested in a new Prinect workflow and upgrades to its Tharstern MIS to increase its productivity and pave the way for a new web-to-print portal.

Newcomer sets up devilish new vehicle wrap business

A former educator had to learn some lessons himself in order to launch his own vehicle wrap and signage business this summer.

Workflow webinar now available for replay

The recent webinar hosted by PrintWeek and held in association with MIS software developer Tharstern is now available for on-demand viewing.

PCS marks 25th birthday with MP visit and staff promotions

Plastic Card Services (PCS) has celebrated 25 years in business by officially opening its new digital production facility and promoting two new members to its senior management team.

Couple give footie club the boot to buy print firm

The two former owners of Gateshead Football Club have acquired Newcastle Print Solutions (NPS) to make a return to the commercial and B2B print sectors.

Showcard Print invests to double mounting capacity

Wide-format specialist Showcard Print is looking to double its mounting capacity after installing a second litho laminator.

Prinovis enters web market with G&H press buy

Prinovis UK is adding web offset to its production facilities with the purchase of the 16pp Goss M600A hybrid web offset press from the shuttered G&H site.

Reach Printing Services wins Metro contract

Reach Printing Services has signed a contract to print a number of the Metro titles being published directly by DMG Media.

Agfa rejects Kanteron Systems takeover offer

Agfa has declined to engage in discussions with privately held healthcare IT and biomedical informatics company Kanteron Systems, from which it received a potential takeover bid earlier this week.

Positive Images UK marks 25th birthday

Positive Images UK has turned 25 and has attributed its success to diversifying at the right times and always striving for perfection.