Books

ODM adds Vortec needle cooling technology to Super Sewers

On Demand Machinery (ODM) has installed Vortec Thread Guard needle coolers on its Super Sewer machines.

Digital colour is 'an opportunity' for book printers

Digital colour printing is an opportunity for book printers to win back work that is currently being offshored, according to speakers at last week's annual London Digital Book Printing Forum.

Gomer Press concludes £3m upgrade

The Llandysul, Wales-based publisher and printer is targeting a 20% increase in turnover after concluding a £3m upgrade of its pre-press, printing and finishing equipment.

Mixed picture at St Ives as print margins are squeezed

St Ives has warned of "further deterioration" in trading conditions across its print operations while praising the performance of its burgeoning marketing services division.

From blog to book: the art of self-publishing

Ten years ago, if you had something to say - fictional or otherwise - it was likely that no one would ever hear it or, more importantly in this case, read it.

Push Print and Antalis McNaughton team up to create commemorative design book

Branding agency Form has selected Push Print and Antalis McNaughton to collaborate on its 21st anniversary commemorative book.

CPI UK launches Quantum book line with special edition hardback

Book printer CPI UK has produced its first trade title with fully integrated colour on its HP T350-powered book line, which it has dubbed "Quantum", marking the official launch of the machine in the...

ODM partners with Mohawk to launch photobook binder

On Demand Machinery (ODM) has partnered with Mohawk Fine Papers to manufacture the Sidewinder, an automated bindery system for producing Panoramic TRU-Flat photo books.

World Book Night to mark second annual books giveaway

World Book Night will be celebrated tonight with 480,000 books set to be distributed at events across the country by some 20,000 volunteers.

IBT Global merges with Hamilton Printing

Book printer Integrated Book Technology (IBT Global) has merged with Hamilton Printing Company to create a company with more than 160 employees with almost $30 million in annual revenues.

Experts writing the book on production: three publishing figures interviewed

As the dust settles on this year's London Book Fair, held under the umbrella theme of 'making words go further', PrintWeek asks three book production professionals about their evolving print...

Berforts and Information Press in merger deal

Book printers Berforts Group and Information Press have merged to create a 10m business.