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Frip invests £300k in Esatec pick and place system
Frip Finishing has expanded its remit in the packaging sector with the installation of an Esatec Digistar 2 1100 pick-and-place, and window-patching machine.
Century Studios increases capacity with CMM Premier buy
Nottingham-based printer Century Studios has streamlined its throughput and expanded its capacity with the installation of a CCM Premier 92 guillotine.
Bell & Bain expands apprenticeship scheme with new recruits
Scottish book printer Bell & Bain has recruited two new apprentices and plans to take on four more in the next few weeks.
DCB Group excels in BPIF health and safety check
DCB Group has scored 94% in the BPIF’s Seal of Excellence for Health and Safety test following a reassessment of its premises.
Healeys boosts digital offering with new Polar cutter
Healeys Print Group’s digital offering continues to grow with the installation of a new Polar D66 Plus guillotine from Heidelberg.
WER increases sample-making efficiency with new Dyss
Independent corrugated cardboard manufacturer WE Roberts (WER) has invested in a Dyss X5-1630T digital cutter to boost efficiency in its sample-making division.
Express buyout could be blocked by Trinity Mirror shareholders
Shareholders at Trinity Mirror have said they are prepared to block a proposed takeover of the Express if the price agreed with owner Richard Desmond is too high, according to a Telegraph report.
Global packaging services market to reach $50bn in 2022
The value of the global packaging services market is forecast to grow from $33.7bn (£24.4bn) in 2017 to $50bn in 2022, according to new research from Smithers Pira.
Feldmuehle Uetersen files for insolvency
Independent German paper mill Feldmuehle Uetersen has filed for insolvency.
First 4 Print Finishing invests in CMC enclosing kit
First 4 Print Finishing has bought two new CMC envelope enclosing lines to meet increasing demand for its enclosing services.
Antalis to expand remit of academy after rebrand
Antalis’ digital academy is extending the breadth of its educational offering beyond digital technical support, and has rebranded as Antalis Academy to mark the change.
James Cropper warns on profits due to rise in pulp prices
Cumbrian papermaker James Cropper has warned that a “significant increase” in pulp prices is likely to hit its full-year profits.
Buxton opts for third high-spec Stahl
Buxton Press is installing its third Stahlfolder TH 82-P from Heidelberg after experiencing a 35% net increase in output after the installation of its predecessors.
Robert Whiteside to leave Adare
Robert Whiteside, chairman of both Adare Secure Essential Communications (SEC) and Adare International, is stepping down from the group at the end of the month.
Overmatter: the running men
From tragedy, comes positivity. A team of four from Plastic Card Services are currently in training for the Wilmslow Half Marathon, running in aid of the Matthew Nicholls Trust.