News

No dividend for unsecured Headley creditors

Unsecured creditors of Headley Brothers are owed more than £4m and are unlikely to receive any form of payout.

Swallowtail invests with Heidelberg

Norwich-based commercial printer Swallowtail expects a 50% increase in productivity by replacing its ageing MBO folder with a new Stahlfolder TH 82.

Evans is new DMS CEO

Former St Ives director Neil Evans has joined DMS Agency as its new chief executive.

KernPack diversifies portfolio with Skilled Group

Packaging machinery distributor KernPack has signed an exclusive UK and Ireland distribution deal with Italian-headquartered robotics and laser guided vehicle specialist Skilled Group.

Signbox splashes out on Zünd

Architectural signage specialist Signbox has taken delivery of a Zünd S3 L1200 cutter to assist with an influx of new projects.

OKI launches two new wide-format machines

OKI has launched its latest two Teriostar wide-format printers, the LP-1040MF and LP-2060MF.

Protac the latest launch for Drytac

Drytac has launched its new Protac Anti-Bacterial film, intended mainly for use in areas of high-germ concentration.

Bishops in major £3m kit upgrade

Commercial printer Bishops Printers has invested around £3m in a variety of kit, including a new Speedmaster.

Penstripe claims global finishing first

Educational publisher and printer Penstripe has become the first company in the world to install a Renz AP-360 punching system connected to a Palamides Alpha-Plus stacking delivery system.

KBA breaks profits record

KBA has reported its highest ever net profit margin on the occasion of its 200th anniversary.

New product delays hold back progress at Xaar

Xaar has made significant progress in reducing its reliance on the ceramics market, but manufacturing issues have held back one of its key product launches.

MMU hosts Technology Day

Manchester Metropolitan University Print Services will hold a Technology Day at the end of the month.

£2m Smith & Ouzman fine funds African development

The £2m penalty imposed on security printer Smith & Ouzman has been used to fund a social development project in Africa, in what is a UK government first.

Tamar plumps for second Edale carton press

Tamar Packaging Solutions has purchased a 7-colour Edale FL5-510 carton-printing press with combination drying to service three new clients.

CMYUK continues recruitment drive

Wide-format media and hardware supplier CMYUK has added another new face to its growing team with the appointment of Sarah Neate as digital marketing manager.