Lake got under the skin of CIM quicker as a result of lockdown

CIM looks to the future with new hires

CIM Signs & Graphics is bouncing back and is optimistic for the future after increasing its headcount by a third just prior to lockdown with five new hires.

Paper-based bottle will allow brands to rethink packaging designs

Diageo readies paper bottle tech

Drinks giant Diageo has taken a stake in a sustainable packaging company and plans to bring a paper-based spirits bottle to market early next year for one of its flagship brands.

Watermans team with their new die-cutter

Watermans brings packaging post-press inhouse

Watermans Printers has brought its packaging finishing inhouse with a significant Heidelberg spend focused on streamlining production and turnarounds as it looks to grow that part of its business.

Trade printers are taking stock of new operating landscape

Trade printers adjust to new world order

A number of UK trade printers are among the latest industry firms to reshape their businesses as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The first 60-minute masterclass takes place tomorrow (14 July) at 9.30am

SDUK debuts masterclass format

Sign & Digital UK (SDUK) is to host the first in series of online masterclass events tomorrow, which are designed to partially plug the knowledge and networking gap left by the cancellation of this...

Severn's new Canon VarioPrint iX-2100 will be delivered next month

Severn secures inkjet first

Severn is set to become the first UK company to install Canon’s new VarioPrint iX-series B3 sheetfed inkjet press as it looks to return to growth out of lockdown.

Polar Street FX has a 12-month outdoor rating

Drytac expands floor range

Drytac has launched a new printable outdoor rated self-adhesive floor media that requires no lamination for fast-turnaround applications including Covid-19 social distancing graphics.

Prestwich: first rate equipment plus enhanced technology capabilities

Adare SEC completes strategic spend

Adare SEC has completed a £3m investment in new kit and systems across its operations in Huddersfield and Nottingham aimed at improving efficiency, quality and compliance.

The HT-300 is pre-installed with Horizon’s cloud-based workflow

IFS unveils Horizon Drupa launches

IFS has started to unveil a number of Horizon products that were due to be launched at Drupa.

CMS focussing on automation

CMS invests to change business model

Central Mailing Services (CMS) has made its second significant kit investment in weeks as it looks to replace people power with highly automated technology.

Sunak: plan intends to support, create and protect jobs

Sunak's summer splurge: reaction

There has been a mixed reaction to chancellor Rishi Sunak’s £30bn package of additional measures intended to stave off a spike in unemployment, boost training and provide a fillip to the hospitality...

Kneusels: looking forward to the challenge

Polar hires to bring group closer together

Heidelberg’s post-press partner Polar Group has created a senior combined sales and service role as it looks to evolve the way it operates and integrate its three business units closer.