News

Callprint Group's former managing director Steve Cheek has taken control of its Dubai business, and also has a fresh involvement in a UK trade printer.

Unite members at Paragon CC’s Nottingham site are preparing a ballot on industrial action over a disagreement on pay and conditions.

The fulfilment division of delivery management group Whistl has revealed plans to expand its Rushden depot and created a new senior management position.

European digital label press installations overtook conventional press sales for the first time in 2017, according to the latest Finat Radar.

Vehicle livery and signmaking specialist Allen Signs has taken on an apprentice to help it keep up with new business wins.

Shares in Xaar slumped to a five-year low after the inkjet manufacturer issued another profits warning.

Baker Labels has invested more than £650,000 in two new Digicon Series 3 finishers from AB Graphic (ABG) to increase its capabilities and satisfy the increasing demands of its trade customers.

ID card specialist Digital ID has been acquired by US-based AlphaCard Systems in a seven-figure deal that will generate transatlantic advantages for both businesses.

Johnston Press had “no significant update” for investors on its efforts to tackle £220m in bond-related debt, as it reported a 10% decline in revenue for the half-year.

Agfa Graphics has signed a deal with Chinese plate manufacturer Lucky HuaGuang Graphics to produce plates, initially for the Chinese market.

Sheetfed magazine specialist Pensord has taken on a Komfi Amiga 52 thermal laminator for its Pensord Digital operation.

IG Design Group has agreed to take over its US rival Impact Innovations in a £56.5m deal that will create “a new industry leader” in the gifting business.

Manchester print firm G&H has now officially gone into administration.

Zenith Print & Packaging has taken on the UK’s first Promatrix 106 FC foiling machine from Heidelberg as part of a £6m investment programme by its parent company over 2018.

Commercial printer Print Revolution has been acquired by Nottingham-headquartered creative agency Ginger Root.