UK manufacturing production rose to a 15-year high at the start of 2010, with employment also increasing slightly for the first time in 21 months.

With its ability to print on a broad range of substrates, this machine appeals to many niche markets, says Barney Cox

Ink suppliers are under financial pressure from all angles and losses are commonplace. Helen Morris asks if a recovering economy can bring any relief

White Horse Machinery has made more than a third of its UK staff redundant and closed its French operation following the appointment of corporate restructuring specialist Jason Granite as chairman.

Czech wide-format equipment manufacturer Grapo is hailing the addition of white ink to its Manta UV flatbed at last year's Fespa Digital show in May a success with the sale of seven machines.

Richmond Cavendish has invested in a Heidelberg XL 105 to help it expand into new markets.

Recently appointed CPI UK chief executive Franois Golicheff is making his mark on the business already by establishing a new management structure.

Amberley Labels has more than doubled its capacity for digital label production with the installation of an HP Indigo WS6000 digital press.

Finishing equipment specialist Rollem is to launch a range of commercial, packaging and digital sheetfed equipment at Ipex this May to mark its 80th year in business.

Lamination and coating specialist Mirror Finish has topped off a 500,000 spend on equipment with a Sakurai Maestro B1 screen press.