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Communisis investor ups stake

A high-profile investor has quietly increased his stake in Communisis to more than 22%.

Lintec Graphic Films rebrands as part of plan to target Europe

Wide-format, graphics and label substrate supplier Lintec Graphic Films has rebranded as Lintec Europe UK as part of plans to continue expansion into Europe.

Global Graphics rolls out Harlequin with new machines

Print software developer Global Graphics has partnered with HP and Durst to use its Harlequin RIP to power their label and packaging presses.

Epson launches upgraded dye-sub machine

Epson has launched a new dye-sublimation textile printer, the 1.6m-wide SureColor SC-F9300.

Visionscape acquires Gelpack out of administration

The Gelpack group of companies has been bought out of administration by environmental utility group Visionscape.

Overmatter: dunker’s delight

Well done to fellow PrintWeek Award winners Windles and Woodmansterne for reviving the age-old tradition of the print ‘wayzgoose’, with a day of fun and frolics at the new Windles site in Thame.

Reproflex & Shazam raise temperature for Fairfield

The new Heat & Eat crisps from Fairfields Farm come with a warm glow of innovation as the pack is designed to be heated in the microwave, so that chip and dip can be enjoyed together at optimal...

Time Inc UK to be put up for sale

Publisher Time Inc UK’s parent company Time Inc has announced that it will be putting the UK business up for sale amid falling revenues, with a buyer potentially set to be announced before the year is...

Hurricane hits Essentra packaging production

Essentra has announced the temporary shutdown of its two Health & Personal Care Packaging facilities in Puerto Rico as a result of Hurricane Maria.

St Ives loses Sainsbury’s contract

St Ives’ Marketing Activation segment has lost its contract to produce in-store marketing materials for Sainsbury’s.

TCT drives automation with double MBO buy

Card manufacturer and mailing operation Thames Card Technology (TCT) has invested in two MBO T460 compact buckle-folding machines as part of a push to increase its automation.

Fresh01 boss Greg Feltham passes away

Greg Feltham, managing director of graphic design and multimedia agency Fresh01, has died at the age of 45.

T-shirt printer upgrades to solar premises

Isle of Wight-based UK T-shirt Printing, the B2B t-shirt printing arm of eco-fashion brand Rapanui, has relocated to a factory powered in the main by solar energy.

KBA rebrand harks back to founders

KBA has looked to the past for a new name and brand to take the group into the future, and has renamed itself Koenig & Bauer.

KBA looks forward to specialist future

On the eve of celebrations to mark its 200th anniversary, KBA has reiterated its commitment to “profitable growth” by focusing on special press applications.