Matthews the Printers: "We’ve got through two recessions... but this one has just beaten us"

Sadness as pandemic forces closure

A long-established and highly-respected London printing company is set to close after the pandemic laid waste to sales.

The machine was installed around three weeks ago

ACA increases carton output with B&R Moll purchase

ACA Print Finishing & Packaging Solutions has continued its investment drive after taking on a B&R Moll Compact In-Line System folder-gluer to increase the output of its carton work.

Tayprint: Kornit setup delivers a better product that’s easy to sell to customers

Tayprint moves into DTG

Tayprint has swapped screen printing for DTG with an investment in Kornit direct-to-garment printing technology.

Michael Boulton has been with Whistl for six years

Whistl supports international growth with new MD appointment

Delivery management group Whistl has appointed Michael Boulton as managing director international.

"Collectively, we can all help create an inclusive world". Image: IWD

Women in print reflect on IWD2021

International Women’s Day is underway, with ‘choose to challenge’ selected as the campaign theme for 2021.

All of the firm's divisions were affected by the pandemic in some way

Trading picks up at James Cropper

James Cropper has signalled that its year-end results will be better than previous expectations, even though sales at its paper business were down by 20% in the second half.

The SX20000 can produce 1,700 B2 sheets per hour

Xeikon targets books and DM with new press

Xeikon has bolstered its product portfolio for commercial and graphics applications with the addition of the new SX20000 digital colour press.

The Lift ERP software will deliver efficiency and sustainability benefits

MacroArt in Lift ERP European first install

Wide-format printer MacroArt has become the first company in Europe to implement a new ERP platform from Lift Software.

MacMillan: praised for his "drive, ambition and relentless pursuit of growth"

Change at the top of HH Global

HH Global has revamped its main board and senior leadership team, with long-standing CEO Robert MacMillan becoming executive chairman and Steve Nunn moving into a non-exec role as part of the people...

Thirlby and Rae: duo plan to capitalise on their know-how and networks

Thirlby and Rae team up for new buy-and-build venture

Former Heidelberg executives Andy Rae and Anthony Thirlby have teamed up on a new buy-and-build venture – the duo have already made their first acquisition and have more buys in their sights.

Mercian Labels is based in Burntwood, Staffordshire

Mercian Labels acquires part of Computype Europe

Self-adhesive label manufacturer Mercian Labels has acquired a sector of business from barcode label specialist Computype Europe, which has restrategised to focus on its core product lines for the...

Sappi's price increases are valid for deliveries from 1 April 2021

Paper and ink manufacturers to increase prices

Two major paper and ink manufacturers have outlined details of price rises due to come into effect from next month.