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New newspaper launching on Isle of Wight
A new free newspaper is set to launch on the Isle of Wight later this week.
Taylor Bloxham sets up dedicated education and membership team
Print and marketing communications company Taylor Bloxham Group has established a dedicated team to work with the education and membership sectors as part of its continued targeted growth.
New Polar replaces ageing predecessor at Quadraproof
Quadraproof has invested in a new Polar N 78 Eco guillotine to replace a 24-year-old Polar 76 and improve efficiency onsite.
‘Always on’ culture affecting SME bosses
SME leaders are “close to reaching boiling point” at work, according to new research.
Ultra Finishing bolsters foiling with Yawa spend
Decorative print finisher Ultra Finishing has expanded its in-house foiling capability by investing around £80,000 in a Yawa automatic foil stamping machine.
Manroland Sheetfed ahead of plan in Langley interims
Manroland Sheetfed parent company Langley Holdings said the press manufacturing operation was “slightly ahead of plan” in the first half of 2018 but overall group revenue and profit was down.
SP Group ceases production, begins wind down
SP Group ceased production earlier this week and the majority of workers at the business have now been made redundant.
Bell & Bain hosts First Minister
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon visited Bell & Bain this week and met with apprentices at the Glasgow book printer.
Greaseproof Printing Company launched by Chevler
Chevler has launched a new subsidiary brand to educate retailers on the differences between greaseproof and chemically treated grease-resistant papers.
HP Inc acquires MPS giant Apogee
HP Inc has confirmed the agreement of a £380m deal to acquire UK-based print outsourcing provider and kit reseller Apogee Corporation.
Westdale brings case binding in-house with £1.25m spend
The Westdale Press has brought case binding in-house with three machines from Kolbus UK as it looks to grow its premium books and book-style marketing products businesses.
Manchester's G&H seeks buyer
G&H has sought protection from its creditors as it searches for a buyer to take over the business after suffering a six-figure bad debt.
Awesome Merchandise seeks backers for expansion
Awesome Merchandise has launched a £350,000 crowdfunding initiative to help accelerate its expansion plans in the US and Europe.
Heidelberg North East role for Edwards
Heidelberg UK has appointed Chris Edwards as a digital and consumables sales representative for the North East.
Westcolour grows in-house mailing
Westcolour has continued its expansion by adding two Sitma SM10 paper enclosing lines to its newly established in-house mailing operation and taking on Sunline Direct Mail's former sales director.