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Rob Cross spoke about Micropress' growth story at the lunch
Event intended to foster collaboration

IPIA networking lunch impresses in Birmingham

The IPIA welcomed 120 guests to its first physical networking event of the year yesterday (19 June).

(L-R) operations director Ross Pike and marketing manager James Vicefield
Exhibition contractor invests

Quadrant2Design orders second EFI Pro 16h printer

Quadrant2Design has ordered a second EFI Pro 16h UV LED hybrid printer from CMYUK to boost its capacity.

Potts’ compliance was validated in April by British Assessment Bureau
Sits alongside existing certifications

Potts Print (UK) achieves ISO 27001 certification

Potts Print (UK) has achieved ISO 27001 information security certification.

'Bringing offline printing to the online world'

Printed Easy expands into on-demand hardback production

Printed Easy has made a major investment in post-press kit that will see the firm add on-demand casebound books to its product range from September.

High expectations of AI may lead to disappointment before real results are seen, the report said
Costly initial investment highlighted

Print industry AI challenges identified in report

The personalised printing industry faces numerous challenges before it can profit from the artificial intelligence (AI) goldrush, according to a new report from AI print software firm Printbox.

The press prints with 10 colours at up to 600m/min
Operational by August

Coveris in mega Comexi press spend

Sustainable packaging company Coveris has invested in a new Comexi flexo press as it takes a further step on its journey towards its ‘No Waste’ sustainable vision.

Existential threat

Landa speaks out on Israel-Gaza war

Indigo and Landa Digital Printing founder Benny Landa has warned of the “existential threat” to the Israel economy because of the Israel-Gaza war.

(L-R) Mitsuo Takatsu and Frank Schenk
New role starts on 1 July

Mutoh Europe appoints new managing director

Frank Schenk will become managing director of Mutoh Europe and Mutoh Deutschland this summer, as its current managing director heads back to Japan.

The official signing of the deal was at Drupa
New Canon customer

Datagraphic supports growth with Canon inkjet double

Datagraphic has invested in Canon’s ColorStream 8133 and VarioPrint iX3200 inkjet printers to accelerate its next phase of growth.

Around 100 staff will strike under Unite's banner in late September
Flat tin printers involved

Envases Liverpool dispute resolved

Planned strike action by members of union Unite at industrial metal canister manufacturer Envases has been called off after fire and rehire threats were shelved.

Software giant refutes allegations

Adobe hit with lawsuit over subs

Adobe is facing a government lawsuit in the US alleging that the software giant’s subscription policies have violated legislation designed to protect consumers.

Pictured at Drupa: Landa CEO Gil Oron, Robert Keane, founder Cimpress, Landa founder Benny Landa, and Landa CBO Sharon Cohen
Targets exceeded

Landa delight at Drupa order book

One of Landa’s German customers is to become its European demo center and is taking a second press.

The new site will be situated at Stoke Gifford, Bristol
New Bristol Parkway site

Roland DG to move to new UK HQ

Roland DG has revealed it is relocating its UK headquarters from Clevedon to Bristol Parkway.

Major addition to Vanacomm setup

Duo acquire The Mailshop's assets

Web printer Vanacomm and catalogue retailer Direct Response Marketing Group have teamed up to acquire The Mailshop’s assets, which will be relocated to Vanacomm’s Rotherham facility.

126 employees have been made redundant with immediate effect. Image: Google Maps
Auction of assets underway

Administrators appointed at Gemini Print

Administrators have now been appointed at commercial printer Gemini Print, which ceased trading earlier this month.